VA FIRE and BRIMSTONE POSSE

Pony Racer · July 03, 2014, 07:41:39 PM

I had trouble until I switched to Ted Cash inline cappers.

I have had no issues since.

Hankering to shoot - wahooo come on Saturday!

PR

Wildcat Will · July 04, 2014, 10:39:09 AM

Well the Rugers are going to have to wait a little longer. I capped the Remmies by hand and it was very easy. Followed up with the antler to be sure they were fully seated and pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop. I think I'll give them a try tomorrow.

YEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

litl rooster · July 04, 2014, 12:49:28 PM

Quote from: Wildcat Will on July 03, 2014, 06:46:53 PM
I may try the fingers capping them and pop a couple of caps tomorrow....ifn the rain aint too bad. If I don't fumble finger too much may give it a try at the match.

Fire and Brimstone Posse the calling is strong on this one.

Wildcat Will · July 04, 2014, 03:05:36 PM

NO DOUBT

Pony Racer · July 04, 2014, 09:33:42 PM

I have some BP 12 gauge ammo for Cardinal to try out - about the power of 25 grains of BP and 25 grains of lead shot.

Not sure it will take down the take downs but will shoot them and see.

Bringing some other light loads too but they are that fancy smokeless powder...

PR

jimbobborg · July 04, 2014, 10:51:40 PM

Took my two C&B pistolas out to Clark Brothers. The Navy did NOT like the CCI caps I got from them. The Army had not problems with them. Now I have a problem. I cleaned out the Navy but when I put it back together, it wouldn't drop the hammer. I started taking it apart and found some metal shavings inside the works. That's just peachy, I got them out. Now my problem. I can't put it back together $:-\$ I'll figure it out tomorrow.

Wildcat Will · July 05, 2014, 05:32:54 AM

Quote from: jimbobborg on July 04, 2014, 10:51:40 PM
I can't put it back together $:-\$ I'll figure it out tomorrow.

Not a problem. First you hold the whatjamacalit and the thingamabob together and slide them into the thingie. Then be sure to put the screw in real quick. Then ..... probably better to look on You Tube.

I'm sure there is a video out there somewhere on how to do it.

litl rooster · July 05, 2014, 07:25:19 AM

Quote from: Wildcat Will on July 05, 2014, 05:32:54 AM
Not a problem. First you hold the whatjamacalit and the thingamabob together and slide them into the thingie. Then be sure to put the screw in real quick. Then ..... probably better to look on You Tube. I'm sure there is a video out there somewhere on how to do it.

don't forget you have to hold your tongue just right too.

litl rooster · July 05, 2014, 07:29:09 AM

Quote from: Pony Racer on July 04, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
I have some BP 12 gauge ammo for Cardinal to try out - about the power of 25 grains of BP and 25 grains of lead shot.

Not sure it will take down the take downs but will shoot them and see.

Bringing some other light loads too but they are that fancy smokeless powder...

PR

You know soon she will be shooting (winning) in the same class as you

Wildcat Will · July 05, 2014, 06:02:22 PM

Good day of shootin wit my pards. Cardinal is certainly getting better and better everytime I see her. Once she gets the hang of the shotgun I'd be willing to bet it won't take long before she will be beating the pants off of me!

The capping by hand worked great and was probably faster than with a capper. Every round went off and most hit the targets. After Nate fixed the pin issue everything seemed to work just fine. Had the joy of catching a fired cap between my hand and the pistol. Not a lot of fun.

jimbobborg · July 06, 2014, 08:12:01 AM

Now I know why the hammer pull on my Pietta Navy was so light. The main spring was cracked. When I took her apart Friday, it finally snapped. Anyone have a recommendation on where to get a replacement?

Pony Racer · July 06, 2014, 08:41:39 AM

Well, we had a great time shooting yesterday.

Seemed like long guns had issues first couple stages.

Had never seen anything like it - multiple shotguns and rifles...including my rifle.

However, after the first stage everything seemed to go just peachy.

I did though have one of those matches...rifle wents nuts first stage, had a P on the 4th stage and a few misses intermixed.

But still more fun than a day in the office any time!:)

Cardinal is already asking for bigger caliber pistols and rifle so she can shoot BP - she has caught onto the fun of shooting it and realized that the sound of BP going off is loud but recoil can be quite mild...

I am sure she will beat the pants off of me soon enough:)!

PR

Wildcat Will · July 06, 2014, 03:03:24 PM

Quote from: Pony Racer on July 06, 2014, 08:41:39 AM

Cardinal is already asking for bigger caliber pistols and rifle so she can shoot BP - she has caught onto the fun of shooting it and realized that the sound of BP going off is loud but recoil can be quite mild...

I am sure she will beat the pants off of me soon enough:)!

PR

The pull to the Darkside is strong it is.

Wildcat Will · July 06, 2014, 03:07:29 PM

Reloaded the little 10 ga brass shells from yesterday's shoot. Cleaning 38s to get them ready for speed derringer. Need to size and lube a bunch of 45LCs. Oh the joy of casting and reloading for BP.

PR I will get you back the ones that ended up in my jug. How to you prep your 10 ga purple hulls? I didn't want to put the in the oven with my brass and wasn't sure if you media clean them.

You think you might make it next weekend to Waverly?

Sod Buster · July 07, 2014, 11:15:51 AM

Quote from: jimbobborg on July 06, 2014, 08:12:01 AM
The main spring was cracked. Anyone have a recommendation on where to get a replacement?

Go here:
http://www.vtigunparts.com

This will take you right to the Pietta 1851 Navy parts:
http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=66&cat=Pietta+1851+Navy

jimbobborg · July 07, 2014, 07:22:44 PM

Thanks! I'm ordering stuff on Thursday.

Brizco-Z · July 09, 2014, 09:21:08 PM

Pards,

So how is all of my good pards way back East?? And, where's a good place to shoot this weekend, Sat or Sun?? Stovall Creek won't be shooting again til the 1st weekend in August. Waverly, do ya'll need some extra smoke??

Brizco

Wildcat Will · July 10, 2014, 04:09:36 AM

Absolutely pard. Match at Waverlly on Saturday. Registration starts at 8:30 and shootin starts at 10:00. It'd be a pleasure to have ya Smokin' with us.

jimbobborg · July 10, 2014, 09:01:02 AM

Quote from: Sod Buster on July 07, 2014, 11:15:51 AM
Go here:
http://www.vtigunparts.com

This will take you right to the Pietta 1851 Navy parts:
http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=66&cat=Pietta+1851+Navy

Ordered the spring and two cylinder pins for my Uberti Bisleys. Hopefully they mail out today.

Wildcat Will · July 11, 2014, 03:30:18 PM

I've aquired a new brass framed 1858 Remmington Army, a 54 cal percussion rifle and a 50 cal percussion rifle (kit gun partly assembled). I'm bringing them to the match tomorrow and putting them up for sale. If someone in the area is interested let me know. I don't really need any of them. I got a good deal so I'm willing to give anyone interested a good deal as well.

I'm gonna bring my derringer to test out some loads I made recently (heathen powder).