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8/8/2010 5:16:43 PM
I want to get into black powder shooting and have been looking at a Euro Arms 1863 CS Richmond rifle. I want a Civil War replica and have also been looking at a Mississippi rifle. I know nothing about Euro Arms or black powder in general, any good tips? In addition, I am willing to look at used rifles, anything I should be looking for (problems to avoid)?
8/8/2010 10:00:34 PM
Originally Posted By mb3:
I want to get into black powder shooting and have been looking at a Euro Arms 1863 CS Richmond rifle. I want a Civil War replica and have also been looking at a Mississippi rifle. I know nothing about Euro Arms or black powder in general, any good tips? In addition, I am willing to look at used rifles, anything I should be looking for (problems to avoid)?
I want to get into black powder shooting and have been looking at a Euro Arms 1863 CS Richmond rifle. I want a Civil War replica and have also been looking at a Mississippi rifle. I know nothing about Euro Arms or black powder in general, any good tips? In addition, I am willing to look at used rifles, anything I should be looking for (problems to avoid)?
Until someone comes along to offer more help ya might read my thread...Help have not shot in a long time...I forgot a lot and
had to relearn a bunch.I know Lyman makes a good How To Black Powder Book ya might search for too.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=121867
8/9/2010 12:29:56 AM
Thank you for the info. I will get the book you suggest and educate myself on BP. Thank you.
8/9/2010 1:27:47 AM
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8/12/2010 5:17:51 PM
Welcome to the hobby.
Google up the civil war re-enactor suppliers. They'll have eleventymillion choices of CW firearms. Don't forget the bayonet!
It ain't rocket science.
The biggest P.I.T.A. is gathering powder and primers. You can do it mail order but you have to jump thru a few paperwork hoops. Not a biggie.
Powder Inc. is a good place to get powder. You'll have to buy the large lot to get the price break. Get a few friends together to make the buy.
Or buy local in small quantities.
Bullets can be easily cast or purchased.
Don't run out and buy all kinds of cleaners and solvents. plain old hot water works fine.
DO get a long solid cleaning rod, long enough to reach the breach plug down the bore with a handle on it.
Use only bronze or nylon brushes. Stainless steel will eat the riflings.
A full sized cleaning rod makes the chore a lot easier than trying to use the actual ramrod.
Google up the civil war re-enactor suppliers. They'll have eleventymillion choices of CW firearms. Don't forget the bayonet!
It ain't rocket science.
The biggest P.I.T.A. is gathering powder and primers. You can do it mail order but you have to jump thru a few paperwork hoops. Not a biggie.
Powder Inc. is a good place to get powder. You'll have to buy the large lot to get the price break. Get a few friends together to make the buy.
Or buy local in small quantities.
Bullets can be easily cast or purchased.
Don't run out and buy all kinds of cleaners and solvents. plain old hot water works fine.
DO get a long solid cleaning rod, long enough to reach the breach plug down the bore with a handle on it.
Use only bronze or nylon brushes. Stainless steel will eat the riflings.
A full sized cleaning rod makes the chore a lot easier than trying to use the actual ramrod.
