One step closer to shooting my 1858

Monkey · January 16, 2015, 12:19 AM

So I bought my first bp revolver, the Pietta 1858 NMA with a spare cylinder. I haven't shot it yet, but I have snapped some caps on it. It doesn't like the Winchester #11 magnums; they go on too loose . The CCI #10's fit just fine. I'm looking forward to seeing how they stand up to recoil.

Model12Win · January 16, 2015, 03:07 AM

Great!

I remember when I was getting everything ready to shoot my '51 Navy Colt, buying all the accessories and supplies needed. Making my range bag, filling by powder flask, cutting and making wads, such a fun time!

Then I went to the range, and when the caps startin' a bustin' and the smoke startin' a rollin', I thought to myself: "God, this is so cool!" And from that point on I was hooked!

g.willikers · January 16, 2015, 10:10 AM

Now, you need a display box for it.

ZVP · January 16, 2015, 01:24 PM

Monkey my advice tto you is go slow loading, get everything correct and by the 3rd time out you'll shoot like a pro!
BP is actually very easy to shoot providing you follow safety procedures while loading. Handling safety is like any other gun.
I have 2 '58's and they both like 30-35 gr Pyrodex charges to shoot most (They are steel frames, don't load a Brasser likr this!)accurately. These are stout charges but not max by any means for the Steel58.
It's a sturdy gun.
I shoot a .451 ball and use COW filler and felt wads.
HTH,
ZVP

deerslayer303 · January 18, 2015, 09:52 PM

Awesome, can't wait to read your range report! There is not a pistol in my collection that I enjoy shooting more than my cap and ball revolvers. Its cheap, you can stay at the range all day and not go broke on ammo. And like Model12Win said, making and getting everything ready for the shoot is very enjoyable also. Heck I even enjoy cleaning the things. Its also funny when you go to the range and print groups just as good as the guy firing the 1911. They are all like

I shoot real FFFg black powder in mine and the '58 LOVES 30grs with a lubed felt wad, then a .454 hand cast soft lead ball. I've never let someone touch them off that didn't have a HUGE smile on their face. ENJOY and let the addiction BEGIN!!

Texas Reb · January 18, 2015, 10:12 PM

ZVP,
What was COW filler? Is that Cream of Wheat?

January 16, 2015, 10:10 AM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Now, you need a display box for it. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

January 18, 2015, 09:52 PM	#5
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,654	Awesome, can't wait to read your range report! There is not a pistol in my collection that I enjoy shooting more than my cap and ball revolvers. Its cheap, you can stay at the range all day and not go broke on ammo. And like Model12Win said, making and getting everything ready for the shoot is very enjoyable also. Heck I even enjoy cleaning the things. Its also funny when you go to the range and print groups just as good as the guy firing the 1911. They are all like I shoot real FFFg black powder in mine and the '58 LOVES 30grs with a lubed felt wad, then a .454 hand cast soft lead ball. I've never let someone touch them off that didn't have a HUGE smile on their face. ENJOY and let the addiction BEGIN!! __________________ "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." - Thomas Jefferson

January 16, 2015, 12:19 AM	#1
Monkey Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Waterford, Michigan Posts: 58	One step closer to shooting my 1858 So I bought my first bp revolver, the Pietta 1858 NMA with a spare cylinder. I haven't shot it yet, but I have snapped some caps on it. It doesn't like the Winchester #11 magnums; they go on too loose . The CCI #10's fit just fine. I'm looking forward to seeing how they stand up to recoil. __________________ Monkey

January 16, 2015, 03:07 AM	#2
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Great! I remember when I was getting everything ready to shoot my '51 Navy Colt, buying all the accessories and supplies needed. Making my range bag, filling by powder flask, cutting and making wads, such a fun time! Then I went to the range, and when the caps startin' a bustin' and the smoke startin' a rollin', I thought to myself: "God, this is so cool!" And from that point on I was hooked!

January 16, 2015, 01:24 PM	#4
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	Monkey my advice tto you is go slow loading, get everything correct and by the 3rd time out you'll shoot like a pro! BP is actually very easy to shoot providing you follow safety procedures while loading. Handling safety is like any other gun. I have 2 '58's and they both like 30-35 gr Pyrodex charges to shoot most (They are steel frames, don't load a Brasser likr this!)accurately. These are stout charges but not max by any means for the Steel58. It's a sturdy gun. I shoot a .451 ball and use COW filler and felt wads. HTH, ZVP

January 18, 2015, 10:12 PM	#6
Texas Reb Member Join Date: December 29, 2014 Posts: 82	ZVP, What was COW filler? Is that Cream of Wheat?