Just Bought A 1858 New Army

redrick · April 23, 2012, 04:27 PM

I just bought a 1858 New Army made by Uberti.

What caps fit it the best ( brand & size ) ?

What load gives you the best results ?

Doc Hoy · April 23, 2012, 04:58 PM

For caps you will probably like CCI 10s. There are caps out there that others like better but these are a good place to start.

For the load you will eventually find the charge you like but if it is a .44 I would start at somewhere around 22. Then go up from there.

Lets see what some of the more scientific shooter say.

Tnx,

straight-shooter · April 23, 2012, 05:11 PM

Spot on Doc, 22gr to 24gr should be the sweet spot for the 1858. How did you get so smart !

redrick, congrats on the purchase. One you'll be sure not to regret and it WILL make you smile. :0)

Hellgate · April 24, 2012, 12:24 AM

My millenium Uberti Remingtons function well with Remington #10s. The CCIs are way too tight and won't seat all the way down.

Willie Sutton · April 24, 2012, 08:58 AM

Uberti Remington: My favorite cap and ball!

Started with 11's ... they worked "OK".. with about a 5% failure to fire on the first attempt.

Went to 10's... big improvement. They do seem to like to be seated with a pusher-dowel for 100% reliability. These are with CCI's, and I think I'll take the earlier respondants suggestion and try some Remington 10's next time thru. The CCI's just do not seem to fit with complete confidence inspiring precision.

Willie

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redrick · April 24, 2012, 05:08 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I am trying to shorten the learning curb and not waste money. I have already spent $174 on it and still have to buy powder, caps and a holster.

capper · April 24, 2012, 05:32 PM

Redrick,you ARE just getting started! haha Enjoy your new beauty!

Willie Sutton · April 24, 2012, 06:24 PM

If you got a Uberti for that price... you're well ahead of the curve! That's a great deal.

They are excellent revolvers, user friendly, accurate, and well built.

Congratulations!

Willie

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Hardy · April 24, 2012, 11:01 PM

I put in treso nipples that fit #11 caps. Call Don at the Possible shop.

WBH

April 23, 2012, 04:58 PM	#2
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,347	Well For caps you will probably like CCI 10s. There are caps out there that others like better but these are a good place to start. For the load you will eventually find the charge you like but if it is a .44 I would start at somewhere around 22. Then go up from there. Lets see what some of the more scientific shooter say. Tnx, __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

April 24, 2012, 12:24 AM	#4
Hellgate Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Orygun Posts: 413	My millenium Uberti Remingtons function well with Remington #10s. The CCIs are way too tight and won't seat all the way down. __________________ With over 15 perCUSSIN' revolvers, I've been called the Imelda Marcos of cap & ball. SASS#3302 (Life), SASS Regulator, NRA (Life), DGB#129 Wolverton Mtn. Peacekeepers (WA), former Orygun Cowboy (Ranger, Posse from Hell)

April 24, 2012, 05:32 PM	#7
capper Member Join Date: April 2, 2012 Location: Turners Falls, MA Posts: 63	Redrick,you ARE just getting started! haha Enjoy your new beauty! __________________ Mmmm, how I love the smell of black powder in the morning!

April 23, 2012, 04:27 PM	#1
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 744	Just Bought A 1858 New Army I just bought a 1858 New Army made by Uberti. What caps fit it the best ( brand & size ) ? What load gives you the best results ?

April 23, 2012, 05:11 PM	#3
straight-shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 232	Spot on Doc, 22gr to 24gr should be the sweet spot for the 1858. How did you get so smart ! redrick, congrats on the purchase. One you'll be sure not to regret and it WILL make you smile. :0)

April 24, 2012, 08:58 AM	#5
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	Uberti Remington: My favorite cap and ball! Started with 11's ... they worked "OK".. with about a 5% failure to fire on the first attempt. Went to 10's... big improvement. They do seem to like to be seated with a pusher-dowel for 100% reliability. These are with CCI's, and I think I'll take the earlier respondants suggestion and try some Remington 10's next time thru. The CCI's just do not seem to fit with complete confidence inspiring precision. Willie .

April 24, 2012, 05:08 PM	#6
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 744	Thanks for all the advice. I am trying to shorten the learning curb and not waste money. I have already spent $174 on it and still have to buy powder, caps and a holster.

April 24, 2012, 06:24 PM	#8
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	If you got a Uberti for that price... you're well ahead of the curve! That's a great deal. They are excellent revolvers, user friendly, accurate, and well built. Congratulations! Willie .

April 24, 2012, 11:01 PM	#9
Hardy Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 626	I put in treso nipples that fit #11 caps. Call Don at the Possible shop. WBH