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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 4, 2011 23:16:33 GMT -5
www.pietta.us/products/Muzzleloadinguns/Pocket/gallery/Pocket_02.htmlLooking at this gun for $199 (reg 299) I hear Howell is comming out with a conversion cylinder later this year (I'm told before year end) in a 32 smith and wesson (short). Should be under $250. There are still a couple places where I can buy factory ammo. I've always liked my full size 1858 (though the sights are a little off) and this could compliment it nicely. I just wonder how accurate it might be at 25 yards which is the distance we're required to shoot at the range (unless no one is there) 
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Post by deputydon on Feb 5, 2011 8:37:53 GMT -5
I'm gonna say the gun is gonna be as accurate as the guy holding it..........
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 5, 2011 8:54:58 GMT -5
So not very ;D
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Post by dovehunter on Feb 5, 2011 12:27:00 GMT -5
My Uberti '58 Remington repro has always shot very well at 25 yds. - at least as well as my other handguns. Of course I've never shot anything in it but round balls, but they shoot very consistently to my point of aim if I do my part.
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Post by jmarriott on Feb 5, 2011 14:15:03 GMT -5
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 6, 2011 11:41:18 GMT -5
I would say you might be squeezing the grip as you squeeze the trigger too. I know these are not %100 but maybe they will help a bit.[/quote] It doesn't help the front sight wasn't put on straight and is bent to one side  |
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Post by jmarriott on Feb 6, 2011 15:58:52 GMT -5
I have corrected and recorrected my shooting form so many times that I always blame the shooter first when all bullets are hitting the target to one side or the other. Now shooting high i have solved in the past with ramp adjustments. Normally they do get the sights in line with the bore on fixed sight pistols. Unless they are making it for red.
I shots lots of pistols of different makers well and some of the other not so well. long ago i had a jennings 25 acp that always shot to the left. I think the barrel was off center from the sights and they were but what do you expect from a pistol that was a throw away.
The old star BM 9mm i had cost me lots of time at the range adjustling my stance/grip and how i shot. I was putting to much finger on the trigger and shots would land to the right. From the bench it shot nice centered groups but offhand i always pulled right then a friend watched me carefully and said i was putting to much of the booger hook on the trigger and then it shot where aimed. It could have used to be a little lighter on the trigger but since it was just a carry piece it never got tuned up.
If still think now about getting the finger tip on the trigger and it has cost me some money on different grips.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 7, 2011 20:40:06 GMT -5
Oh wow, I didn't know it was quite THAT small  Smaller than a bearcat --- think I'll pass |
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Post by twomoons on Feb 9, 2011 16:21:16 GMT -5
Got one of the brass framed one in the shop now for $150.00. They are not bad shooters like a short barrel 22. I used one on the trap line in the 80's and it worked just fine say 2" groups at 20 yards. 12 grains of fffg and a 32 ball. I am thingking of converting the one I have now to 22 LR.
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Post by kickerone1 on Jan 5, 2012 16:19:46 GMT -5
To RedNeck if avail. I own one of these cute weapons and would like ti fire it before I pass away. I don't know what size ball to purchase with all the 31xxx out there. Track of the Wolf has 310, 311,315,319 and 320. I believe this gun is listed as a 31 cal but my old CVA does not show the Cal. The new ones do. It does use a patch doesn't it?
And other posters here are talking about converting to 22lr and such. How is that possible?
Thanks for your attention or some other knowledgeable Moderator attention.
Tom kicker
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Post by Jack on Jan 5, 2012 17:16:09 GMT -5
Welcome, Tom.
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Post by deputydon on Jan 5, 2012 19:08:26 GMT -5
To RedNeck if avail. I own one of these cute weapons and would like ti fire it before I pass away. I don't know what size ball to purchase with all the 31xxx out there. Track of the Wolf has 310, 311,315,319 and 320. I believe this gun is listed as a 31 cal but my old CVA does not show the Cal. The new ones do. It does use a patch doesn't it? And other posters here are talking about converting to 22lr and such. How is that possible? Thanks for your attention or some other knowledgeable Moderator attention. Tom kicker Hey Tom; TwoMoons is the man w/ the answers..... |
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Post by bounce on Jan 6, 2012 1:33:06 GMT -5
311 is the one you want but they all will work, as you press the ball in the cyillider the excess lead is cut off. so over size is not realy a problem.
They are fun to shoot and do much better than most expect, they are small in the hand.
As far as to make one a .22 have you ever heard of lineing or sleaveing? Thats how.
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Post by deputydon on Jan 6, 2012 7:38:25 GMT -5
To RedNeck if avail. I own one of these cute weapons and would like ti fire it before I pass away. I don't know what size ball to purchase with all the 31xxx out there. Track of the Wolf has 310, 311,315,319 and 320. I believe this gun is listed as a 31 cal but my old CVA does not show the Cal. The new ones do. It does use a patch doesn't it? And other posters here are talking about converting to 22lr and such. How is that possible? Thanks for your attention or some other knowledgeable Moderator attention. Tom kicker Hey Tom; TwoMoons is the man w/ the answers..... TwoMoons has done a couple of conversions from cap & ball to cartridge |
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Post by twomoons on Jan 6, 2012 9:18:06 GMT -5
How it's Made Hunting Firearms Style
Ream the barrel to 5/16" and use a 5/16 barrel liner. Cut in a forcing cone and then drill the cylinders through on a geed mill with a rotary table. Turn the back of the cylinder off even with the old niipple holles. Then line the cylinder with 5/16" liner stock and chamber with a special chambering reamer for cylinders. Turn a base plate and install a firing pin. Cut the hammer square to hit the firing pin and screw the base plate into the frame of the gun. If you work fast it shouldn't take more than a day or so. When you are done you will have a niice little 22 that looks just like the NAA Earl and only costs twice as much, but it will be authentic to the 1870 period.
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