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Used up a little BP today
« on: October 20, 2023, 06:46:04 PM »
Went out this morning a fired the new Remington revolvers I bought last week. 

First the 1858...       works like all Remingtons do, not the prettiest girl at the dance but always shows you a good time.




The new 1863 Pocket Remington got heated up next.  It worked perfectly with .315 round balls and CCI #10 caps




Finally,  I pulled the LeMat out and proceeded to burn powder at a little more rapid pace.   9 shots per loading and 35 grains per cylinder.   It's a PITA to load and clean but fun to shoot.




I've been practicing shooting with both hands with my pellet gun since I dislocated my shoulder several months ago so I tried some left hand shooting today with the big guns.   Happy to say I'm getting pretty comfortable with both hands.    Maybe I'll try some two fisted shooting next time.





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Re: Used up a little BP today
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2023, 07:14:59 PM »
Great range report, Mike! Good to see someone is burning some powder!
I've been so wrapped up with bowhunting since the month started, I haven't had time to think about BP much.
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Re: Used up a little BP today
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2023, 08:11:53 PM »
I need to get out and burn some while the weather is nice. I have the want to but I just don't do it.
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Re: Used up a little BP today
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2023, 05:57:52 AM »
Howdy Mike. Great day all around it appears.  :cowboypistol: I need to do the same. Ya say that LeMat is a pain to clean up? It sure is a nice looking gun though. I really like that little pocket pistol too. Great pictures Mike.
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Re: Used up a little BP today
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2023, 07:32:27 AM »
It looks like you had a great time. Thanks for the fine photos.
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Re: Used up a little BP today
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2023, 01:31:36 PM »
Good post.

Mike, how much powder were you using in the  .31 Remington?  Did it shoot high?

What are your thoughts on that little guy?
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Re: Used up a little BP today
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2023, 04:18:11 PM »
It was nice to get a little shooting in.  I plan to do more in the near future.

G Dog;   I started with 10 grains 3F  Goex,   and increased to 12 grains after that.   10 grains fit easily but 12 took a pretty good push to seat the ball.   Next time I'm going to try some Old Ensford and maybe some 4F I have.   It does shoot high,  about 10 inches at 15 yards but I was ready for that.   It's nothing that can't be compensated for.   Windage seemed to be right on as long as I could hold the little buggar still.   
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