brewer12345
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I got the brand spanking new Uberti stainless target 1858 out today. I am still fairly new to cap and ball, but this was pretty easy to shoot and manage. I found that 25 grains of Grafs 3F with a lubed wad and a 44 round ball shoots really well. Made it through 8 cylinders and decided I was close enough on preferred load to just shoot the last cylinder unrested. Loaded, capped, walked to a firing spot, raised the gun and realized the front sight blade was gone. Spent over an hour looking for it on the canyon floor, including some quality time on my hands and knees. No dice. Shot off the cylinder and packed up. Taylor & Co. had a replacement in stock so I ordered one. Hopefully it fits.
I really, really like the gun, although it is amazing how long cleaning takes. I am still getting back my proficiency with handguns after dealing with a frozen shoulder and physical therapy, but I can see how I will have lots of fun this summer shooting cap and ball. When they tell us no more shooting in the forest due to fire danger, I bought the conversion cylinder for use in the indoor range. This one might come along on jackrabbit hunts to administer the coup de grace as well.
Question: how in tarnation do you easily get the cylinder back into these things? I manage eventually, but it si kind of a wrestling match. There must be a knack. What is it?
I really, really like the gun, although it is amazing how long cleaning takes. I am still getting back my proficiency with handguns after dealing with a frozen shoulder and physical therapy, but I can see how I will have lots of fun this summer shooting cap and ball. When they tell us no more shooting in the forest due to fire danger, I bought the conversion cylinder for use in the indoor range. This one might come along on jackrabbit hunts to administer the coup de grace as well.
Question: how in tarnation do you easily get the cylinder back into these things? I manage eventually, but it si kind of a wrestling match. There must be a knack. What is it?