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Hi, Was wondering if you all use #0 buckshot for your .31 bp revolvers, and if so, is the buckshot soft enough to seat in the cylinders of your revolvers? I typically load my .31 cylinders off the frame of the gun with a brass rod and mallet, so perhaps I can get away with using lead that is a...

Hi, I was wondering if any of you all have to use a different nipple wrench on your 1849 Colt pocket replica's? I was trying a Ted Cash ratcheting model and it is just a smidge to wide. Thanks.

Howdy. I've run out of lambs tallow for my typical tallow/beeswax lubricant for felt wads. Does anybody use a coconut oil and beeswax lubricant mixture for wads? If so, what is your beeswax to coconut oil ratio? The coconut oil looks like it will melt quicker/easier than tallow. Interested in...

Hello, I got a Lee Loader recently for my 1858 Remington Conversion, and am running into an issue. Thought I'd see if anyone here may know the solution. After knocking out the spent primer, I lubricated the outside of the .45 Colt case with Lee resizing lube, and proceeded to insert the lubed...

Hello, I typically use a hammer struck hollow punch when making felt wads for my cap and ball revolvers, but would like to use a drill press mount punch since it is more efficient and easier. I have harbor freights drill press punches, and that works well for the .36's, but the 7/16" punch is a...

If any of you happen to remember, a good while back I started a thread about looking for a nipple wrench for a Antonio Zoli Zouave rifle... Long story short haven't been able to find one yet. Mine has a #11 nipple installed on it, the patchbox contains a musket nipple. My #11 nipple wrenches do...

Hello, Saw a CVA .32 caliber squirrel rifle for sale today that caught my eye, not sure how much they are worth used? I assume it's one of the older repro's, possibly from a kit. It has a very nice stock. Just wondering how much you would figure they should be going for. Got a pic below. Thanks.

Hello, I'm looking at this 1849 Wells Fargo for sale, and I'm thinking it's a Colt Signature Series. It says "Colt's Patent" on the frame and has the nickel plated triggerguard and backstrap. I'm just double checking to make sure before I purchase it. Here's a couple pics:

Hello, I have a Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol in .44 cal that I'll be trying out. As of right now, I have had .433" round balls with a patch that needed to get drilled out of the bore, and a .433 bare ball that had to be drilled out as well. Obviously this gun doesn't like .433's. would .429" balls...

Just so everyone knows, Brownells has 10% off and free shipping no minimum going on right now with a promo code provided on their website. Ends at midnight. Now would be a good time to pick up some tools or ammo.

Hello, I'm running low on 3F powder, so I'm planning on putting an order in at Grafs and Sons for some black powder. I noticed that the Grafs brand powder is a bit cheaper than Goex. Is the quality about the same between the two brands in your experience with both? Thanks.

Hi all, A friend of mine lent me his .44 caliber Kentucky pistol made by Pedersoli to try out. i was assuming that .45 balls would work, but does the .44 take a smaller size usually? I put a .440 ball over the muzzle, and it fit, but didn't fall down he barrel like .530 balls do in my 54 cal...

I was having issues with the pictures, refer to post 3 for what should've been the 1st post...

Hi all, I am currently looking around at various conversion options for the Pietta 1858 NMA. I went to Old South Firearms and looked at their variety, and besides the Howell conversions, they have several Kirst Convertion cylinder options. One was the Pale Rider conversion, another was the model...

Hi all, I'm looking for some replacement nipples for a Antonio Zoli Zouave, and also what nipple wrench will fit the Zouave. My Zouave has a #11 nipple, not the larger musket sized nipple. All my #11 wrenches do not fit, they aren't deep enough and only fit over half of the nipple. I was looking...

Hey yall, My brother got a great deal on a old Colt Walker recently, and taking a look at it I noticed that the arbor pin appeared to have been drilled out at some point and a set screw was installed just over it in the frame. That was the conclusion I came to at least. Take a look at these...

Hey y'all, I'm needing a new trigger for my Pietta 1873 Percussion revolver, will parts for the cartridge version fit the percussion model? I'm pretty sure they will, but wanted to get a second opinion. Thank you

Hi all, I recently bought a Zouave rifle, and I'm now looking for a nipple wrench for it. Any recommendations on where I can find one? Thanks

Hi all, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the Zouave rifle, I have an opportunity to buy one and I'd like some input about them. Are they accurate in your experience? Reliable? Thanks!

Hi all, I have been building a Lyman GPP kit, and I am now draw filing the barrel. The machine marks aren't too bad, but all the writing on one of the flats was ridiculous. So I draw filed the flat, and now it looks great without all the writing on it. But now my question is, should I draw file...