hi guys! I'm new to BP pistols. been lurking these forums for a while, reading and trying to learn more about BP shooting.
Currently shooting:
Pietta 1851 .36 cal w/ slixshot nipples
using about 15 grains of pyrodex
shooting with hornady .36 (.375) balls
After about 24 shots, i get a weird instance where the cap ignites, but there's a lack of recoil. I of course keep it aimed out to the range for a while before checking for issues.
I noticed that the cylinder is empty. Thought quite possibly i forgot to load that cylinder. Was no chainfire i noticed. checked the barrel, which is cleared.
Second time at the range, same thing... after 24 shots... i'm on my last bullet and cap goes off, no recoil. I check and notice the bullet didnt fire. It's still in teh cylinder. Noticed the nipple was clogged up good, so I used a nipple pick to clear out the clog, shove another cap on, and fired. This time, cap goes off, but also no recoil, no huge billow of smoke. When i check for the bullet, it's gone. When i check the target, there's a bullet in the target (shooting only 7 yards).
I usually dont shoot after this sorta misfire; i take the gun home and do a full disassembly and cleaning.
I dont know what is happening and am curious if others experienced this. I do notice after 4 cylinders, there's a lotta residue causing the hammer to be a little sticky.
thanks for all the help!
Currently shooting:
Pietta 1851 .36 cal w/ slixshot nipples
using about 15 grains of pyrodex
shooting with hornady .36 (.375) balls
After about 24 shots, i get a weird instance where the cap ignites, but there's a lack of recoil. I of course keep it aimed out to the range for a while before checking for issues.
I noticed that the cylinder is empty. Thought quite possibly i forgot to load that cylinder. Was no chainfire i noticed. checked the barrel, which is cleared.
Second time at the range, same thing... after 24 shots... i'm on my last bullet and cap goes off, no recoil. I check and notice the bullet didnt fire. It's still in teh cylinder. Noticed the nipple was clogged up good, so I used a nipple pick to clear out the clog, shove another cap on, and fired. This time, cap goes off, but also no recoil, no huge billow of smoke. When i check for the bullet, it's gone. When i check the target, there's a bullet in the target (shooting only 7 yards).
I usually dont shoot after this sorta misfire; i take the gun home and do a full disassembly and cleaning.
I dont know what is happening and am curious if others experienced this. I do notice after 4 cylinders, there's a lotta residue causing the hammer to be a little sticky.
thanks for all the help!
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