R&D's new conversion cylinder - My pics

stepnmud · January 25, 2005, 02:37:40 PM

Lorna we all had to learn stuff,HBWC are Hollowbase wad cutters or light target bullets and oal is over all lenght.

Bottom Dealin Mike · January 28, 2005, 06:40:03 AM

Lorna, The chambers are actually chambered for .38 Spl, but the cylinder is a bit on the short side, hence the stipulation that you use .38 LC or .38 Spl wadcutter ammo.

In point of fact, some non-wadcutter .38 Spl fits fine. I've heard that 158 grain Black Hills ammo fits. 158 grain Winchester Cowboy loads are hit & miss. some rounds fit, some are just a hair too long.

I think any brands with bullet weights less than 158 grains will probably fit...need to try some and see.

For reloaders, seat bullets 0.007" deeper and you should be OK.

BlaiseNSaddles · January 28, 2005, 05:46:47 PM

Thank you all for the wonderful information.

In another post I have a Piettta made Remignton in 0.44 with a 0.45LC (though from what I think I have learned so far is just 0.45 Colt?) conversion. It works fine but at more then 50ft out I cannot hit a 6" target without going through at least 3 rounds. I know practice correct?

I am basically holding the thing with two hands so was thinking about trying something a little lighter. I was reading that 0.38 was in general about as small to go.

D. R. Greysun · March 06, 2005, 11:08:59 PM

B D Mike,
Boy am I

, after looking over this thread again I can see I was WRONG about Will Bill's shooters (Deadwood) being Pocket Navies. You have my humblest apology, I also believe they are 1851 Navy fitted with R&D conversions not Richards. But then I've been mistaken before and could be now. About the conversion that is.

Sorry I ever doubted you!
D R

Bottom Dealin Mike · March 15, 2005, 12:12:50 PM

D.R. I can't complain. Your pics have convinced me to leave the C&B rammer on my conversion. I want guns like Wild Bill's!

Mason Stillwell · March 18, 2005, 07:17:28 AM

WOW that is FANTISTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mason

Cheyenne · April 02, 2005, 04:35:49 PM

Mason, these really are pretty slick kits and look good. I should have mine back from color case/bluing later this week. here's what one of them looked like in the white.

bushman66 · May 02, 2005, 03:57:01 PM

BTT

Cheyenne...any update on this beauty?

Bottom Dealin Mike · May 03, 2005, 06:49:08 AM

Mine is back from being re-cased and having the barrel lined to .357.

It is a beauty!!!

I'll try to get some pics out this week.

I fitted it with a set of Buffalo Brother poly-ivory grips with a Liberty Eagle "carving". Hickok would have been proud!!