They relaxed their ammo requirement during the ammo shortage. If you buy their ammo the range is free, otherwise $25. Nice store and people.Got a real kick out of the wording on the target. Did they actually have BP, caps, and balls for sale for you to shoot?
Nice looking gun and it is nice to see someone have fun with one for the first outing. I am a replica 1851 Navy guy so you Remmy 1858 guys have a good time!
Jim
Right! It's fun going through the steps loading the gun. Don't run through nearly as much ammo as my 1911.Not bad at all! I love my pietta 1858 as well. Its a whole new world of learning about guns...almost like learning a new language.
51/4" barrel. For me it shot low and to the left. Probably operator error though. Looking forward to shooting it again. Hope you heal up soon.The barrel looks shorter than mine. Did it shoot high ? I just got back into shooting BP revolvers, naturally the NMA's seeing how that's what I used 40 years ago at Friendship and back then they would shoot about a foot high at 25yds. We'd put a higher front sight on them. I just bought four of them and broke my leg so I haven't got out to shoot them yet. One was the carbine and one the buffalo so both of them have adjustable sights. Just wondering if I was gonna have to do something with the other two without adj. sights. Yes they are a lot of fun - I can't wait for this leg to heal up - I'll have a whole day of shooting ahead of me.
Actually, it is an outdoor range. Been in the same location (Clark Bros. Guns-Opal Va) for over 50 years. Covered and with a really helpful and friendly/grumpy RO.Nice shooting, fun isn't it. Indoor range with black powder, must have one heck of a ventilation system My gun club doesn't permit black on the indoor range.
Thanks. The holster is a Triple K for 51/4" barrel from Cabelas . I really like the short length. I haven't tried to adjust the sights. I'll work on my skill instead. The spare cylinder is on my shopping list. Cheers!I ve heard several times that the adjustable sight(target model..etc)
Isn't that practical.
I'd have thought this would make the perfect BP target pistol tho.
Anyway, NMA got a hell of a reputation in precision for
A 160 years old bad boy..
I'm receiving mine on Thursday.
Did you get a spare cylender with it for the range ?
Like that holster btw
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Finally got to the range to shoot my Pieta 1858. First time ever with black powder. It was cold and snowing, so I only shot 4 cylinders. The recoil is so different from .45 acp. Fun time.
I've heard several times that the adjustable sight (target model, etc.)
Isn't that practical?
I'd have thought this would make the perfect BP target pistol though.
I guess they have more money than I do.
Jim I don't always understand everything you say and why you say it (to me) but..
J essaierai de m en souvenir
"Ce qui se conçoit bien s enonce clairement et Les mots pour le dire arrivent aisément".
Hey Stageman,here's mine. And his little cousin. (Sheriff's model is more aesthetic.)
30 grains with a .454 ball. Recoil is similar but not as snappy as a .45 1911.Jim I don't always understand everything you say and why you say it(to me) but..
sure.
Scuse ma french,
J essaierai de m en souvenir
"Ce qui se conçoit bien s enonce clairement et Les mots pour le dire arrivent aisément"..
: )
Hey Stageman,here's mine.
And his little cousin..
(Sheriff s model is more esthetic,
I'll slick mine up)
How much did you load, how did you manage the recoil?didnt shoot it yet
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