nc native
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Aug 30, 2011
- Location
- NC Piedmont
A couple of weeks ago, I bought me a Pietta 1851 Navy .36 black powder revolver. It has
the steel frame with brass trigger guard and I love the feel and balance. I've got several
firearms and have been shooting most of my life but this is my first venture into the world
of black powder.
The first issue I'm having is getting that wedge out so I can disassemble my revolver. It seems
to be in there pretty tight and I know better than to use a metal tap or tool to remove it. I
also would appreciate some advice about methods used to clean it up after shooting. (I get a
feeling black powder is going to teach me how to clean a gun if I didn't know before) What
are some of your favorite loads when it comes to powder volume? I'm looking for some advice
from some of you black powder pros.
the steel frame with brass trigger guard and I love the feel and balance. I've got several
firearms and have been shooting most of my life but this is my first venture into the world
of black powder.
The first issue I'm having is getting that wedge out so I can disassemble my revolver. It seems
to be in there pretty tight and I know better than to use a metal tap or tool to remove it. I
also would appreciate some advice about methods used to clean it up after shooting. (I get a
feeling black powder is going to teach me how to clean a gun if I didn't know before) What
are some of your favorite loads when it comes to powder volume? I'm looking for some advice
from some of you black powder pros.