Zeke Menuar
Member
Hello
I am going to resurrect my 1858 Remington 44 cap and ball replica. I am interested in using something other than regular black powder. The choices I know of are:
Hodgon 777
Pyrodex
Clear shot
what are the pros and cons of each powder, cleanup, performance etc. I am really interested in the pyrodex and 777 pellets and how they compare performance wise to their granulated counterparts. Do these sustitutes have a longer shelf life than BP. In spite of my caution, some of my GOEX went bad and had to be destroyed.
Can conical bullet of proper diameter be shot safely in a purcussion revolver?
I am working some OT and some of that money is going to the fine art of making smoke and noise. Thought the old Remington would make a fine sustitute trail gun. I am already looking for a period holster and gunbelt.
Thanks
ZM
I am going to resurrect my 1858 Remington 44 cap and ball replica. I am interested in using something other than regular black powder. The choices I know of are:
Hodgon 777
Pyrodex
Clear shot
what are the pros and cons of each powder, cleanup, performance etc. I am really interested in the pyrodex and 777 pellets and how they compare performance wise to their granulated counterparts. Do these sustitutes have a longer shelf life than BP. In spite of my caution, some of my GOEX went bad and had to be destroyed.
Can conical bullet of proper diameter be shot safely in a purcussion revolver?
I am working some OT and some of that money is going to the fine art of making smoke and noise. Thought the old Remington would make a fine sustitute trail gun. I am already looking for a period holster and gunbelt.
Thanks
ZM