Recent content by Tommygunwinter

well, that's one kind of accuracy for sure. But for offhand competition you also have to factor in rifle balance, weight, recoil, the shooters strength and probably some other factors I'm not thinking off. So I'm looking for the load that, for me, works best when I'm standing up with iron sights....

I have a very accurate barrel, don't want to go messing with it

hi all, I know this is not a new topic and have read and applied what I found on other threads...but still have an issue. I have a 16 inch Ruger 556 MPR that runs fine with both commercial 223 and 556 ammo as well as my reloads, which are 62 grain behind 22 grains of H335. Those rounds also...

Hi, Not a new topic, but I'm out of ideas. I need to remove the two pins which hold the trigger and "knock off" to the lower tang. Small pins, rounded ends, and for the life of me I cant get them out. Soaked them in penetrating oil, then Hoppes 9, tapped then hit them with steel and brass...

cleaning during shooting Another new black powder person here. A 1858. I find that after shooting 3 cylinders the fouling all but locks up the trigger/hammer/cylinder mechanism. Using both pyrodex powder and pellets. That typical? Any suggestions for a quick way to clean it at the range...

Part II to mainspring and caps So, I spoke too soon about problem gone. #11s helped, but didn't eliminate it. At least once each cylinder load a cap has to be struck twice before it fires. Sometimes that happens twice on a cylinder. I tried a new set of nipples from track of wolf, which...

The 10s are too tight and the 11s are just a touch too loose. I'm going to try the nipple upgrade suggested above - will advise on which caps fit best once they arrive and are put to use. I will say the Remington is great - better balanced and easier to aim than a SA 45 Colt w/cartridges...

Thanks for all the advice. Yes, got #11 caps and my problem was solved. They go on a bit too easy, so will look into replacing nipples too.

Hi all, So my new Uberti 1858 Remington takes two trigger pulls - easy trigger pulls and hammer cock - to ignite a #10 cap. The first pull puts a small dent in the cap, the second fire its. (and yes, the caps were fully set.) At least until I tightened the mainspring screw - half turn by...