conversion to cartridges - Page 2

Willie Sutton · March 15, 2012, 03:46 PM

"Just a little confused You can shoot a 45 long colt, But does it have to be BP or off the self shell's??"

Black powder, or "cowboy action loads" which are reduced power smokeless loads used for SASS competitions. Available lots of places. That's the "official" recommendation.

The truth of the matter is that if you shoot either a Pietta or Uberti frame, especially the topstrap-fitted Remington copies, you have a frame that is as strong as a modern handgun, and a new cylinder that is also as strong as a modern handgun. Used with *sensible* smokeless powder loads it will be safe. Basically "stock" .45 LC loads work, those being the ones that are sold for use with Colt SAA's and similar, using SAAMI guidelines. You do NOT want to shoot the maximum loads that are available for things like the Ruger Blackhawks, etc.

The Pietta Remington for sale in the "for sale" area of this forum would be an excellent choice for a cartridge conversion, BTW.

Willie

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Bishop Creek · March 17, 2012, 10:57 AM

"Bishop: nice set of Remmies." -sandman_nv

Thanks!

sandman_nv · March 19, 2012, 01:36 AM

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I enjoy both cartridge and c&b.

That is why I love my 1860 COLT. Can swap cylinders so quickly and easily!

i would agree with you zullo, but my wedges are so dang tight, i almost have to beat them out. so this is just a personal preference, not a judgement of either Colts or Remmies

zullo74 · March 19, 2012, 06:40 AM

If your wedges are that tight, they need to be fitted. They should be a finger push.

sandman_nv · March 19, 2012, 10:29 PM

yeah, i need to fit them properly someday

Hawg · March 20, 2012, 09:42 AM

Wedges will wear in pretty quick. The more you take it down the easier it will be. Just wondering how many people had to replace wedges not long after they "fit" them.

sandman_nv · March 20, 2012, 11:11 PM

good advice, Hawg. i think i'll 'fit' my wedges that way.

i don't want to spend money on new wedges.

March 15, 2012, 03:46 PM	#26
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	"Just a little confused You can shoot a 45 long colt, But does it have to be BP or off the self shell's??" Black powder, or "cowboy action loads" which are reduced power smokeless loads used for SASS competitions. Available lots of places. That's the "official" recommendation. The truth of the matter is that if you shoot either a Pietta or Uberti frame, especially the topstrap-fitted Remington copies, you have a frame that is as strong as a modern handgun, and a new cylinder that is also as strong as a modern handgun. Used with sensible smokeless powder loads it will be safe. Basically "stock" .45 LC loads work, those being the ones that are sold for use with Colt SAA's and similar, using SAAMI guidelines. You do NOT want to shoot the maximum loads that are available for things like the Ruger Blackhawks, etc. The Pietta Remington for sale in the "for sale" area of this forum would be an excellent choice for a cartridge conversion, BTW. Willie .

March 17, 2012, 10:57 AM	#27
Bishop Creek Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Posts: 566	"Bishop: nice set of Remmies." -sandman_nv Thanks!

March 19, 2012, 06:40 AM	#29
zullo74 Junior member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Posts: 374	If your wedges are that tight, they need to be fitted. They should be a finger push.

March 19, 2012, 10:29 PM	#30
sandman_nv Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2012 Posts: 108	yeah, i need to fit them properly someday

March 20, 2012, 09:42 AM	#31
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Wedges will wear in pretty quick. The more you take it down the easier it will be. Just wondering how many people had to replace wedges not long after they "fit" them.

March 20, 2012, 11:11 PM	#32
sandman_nv Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2012 Posts: 108	good advice, Hawg. i think i'll 'fit' my wedges that way. i don't want to spend money on new wedges.