Posted: 10/17/2007 7:51:13 PM EDT
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on a cap and ball pistal i was reading on the Pyrodex site that they recomended to reload it every morning for hunting. can black powder be left loaded longer and still be reliable to shoot ? anyone leave theres loaded for any amount of time? |
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I have a few BP Pietta Remington 1858 New Army clones which I have fired extensively. I conducted an experiment about four months ago. Here's the details. I started with a freshly cleaned revolver and LUBED the chambers. Big mistake. I then loaded it with Pyrodex 30 grain pellets, 180 grain Buffalo Bore conical bullets, and just to be safe, Crisco shortening in front of the bullets. Percussion caps were CCI #10. I would leave the gun in the trunk of my car while at work, in the garage at home, and in our bedroom at night. This went on for about a month. Then I decided to fire it and all six chambers fired, the percussion caps, that is. I had to charge each nipple several more times before things went boom. I also tried the very same test described above except after cleaning I used my air compressor to clean the chambers of lubricant. I also omitted Crisco. The result was six BOOMS. The load chronographs an average of 1,055 fps, which, in my opinion, is stout for this revolver. As for rust, there were no issues. Just clean your pistol with loving care and it will last for many years. |