tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post8809784081430605373..comments2024-03-15T05:39:16.351-04:00Comments on Blog O'Stuff: Colt 1862 and Remington 1858 Range ReportDave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-78022104424953520802011-05-17T22:47:13.816-04:002011-05-17T22:47:13.816-04:00I used Swiss FFFg with 40grains. Pulling that tri...I used Swiss FFFg with 40grains. Pulling that trigger made the gun jump loose from my grip. Makes me wonder about full house loads in Walkers.<br /><br />I didn't notice any difference in the fouling when doing the Swiss vs GOEX.<br /><br />But for Cowboy, we need to keep the velocity low.Cemetery's Gun Blobhttp://Www.cemeterycas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-37118694377980361962011-05-16T20:21:13.543-04:002011-05-16T20:21:13.543-04:00It does seem like Uberti's quality has slipped...It does seem like Uberti's quality has slipped in the past few years. The fit and finish of my Pocket Police is outstanding but the action isn't nearly as smooth as the Uberti 1851 Navy I bought in 1992. Not to mention the lug dropping off the barrel.<br /><br />The Ruger Old Army is much less prone to binding from powder fouling than the Remingtons, regardless of what you lube the base pin with. The Rogers & Spencer is similar to the Ruger in that respect. AAMOF, if you compare a ROA to a R&S you can see where Bill Ruger got some ideas.<br /><br />I'd substitute 3Fg for the 2Fg. It'll burn cleaner and give you more velocity.Dave Markowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-7318781262217531892011-05-16T16:14:42.661-04:002011-05-16T16:14:42.661-04:00I've been meaning to pick up a 3rd Model Drago...I've been meaning to pick up a 3rd Model Dragoon, but I just don't trust Uberti stuff right out of the box. Got another bad rifle, that I shipped right back.<br /><br />But I've been using 40g of FFg in my Old Army's, with Bore Butter smeared on the cylinder after loading. I also use straight Ballistol on the cylinder pins, and after 50 shot's it still spins like new.<br /><br />Enjoy the Smoke!!Cemetery's Gun Blobhttp://www.cemeterycas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com