How to load a 1860 colt black powder revolver Pietta

Loading cylinder with 35 grains of FFFG powder, Hornady .457 lead round balls, felt wads and using CCI No.11 Magnum percussion caps. This is a presentation model nickel gold finish with ivory grip 1860 colt 44 cal replica made by F.Pietta

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[taco1030]

wats the diffrence between no 10 and no 11 caps

[FrightenerX]

@taco1030 I know there different sizes, not sure which is bigger or smaller. I was told to buy No.11 by the gunsmith.

[peepsnet]

did you really load 35 grains. the manual calls for 12-15 grains.

pietta.us/pdf/Manuale_Avancari­ca_ENG.pdf

page 18

[FrightenerX]

@peepsnet I had spoken to a gunsmith that is a expert in blackpowder pistols / muzzleloading and he said; 25-30 grains are ok for 1860 pietta colt. The manuals recommend 12-15 grains to play it safe. As for the 35 grains load, my brother wanted more smoke and a bigger bang when firing the pistol.

[619sandiegoSD]

That looks smooth.

[lenthesniper]

really nice gun mate.

[zePippin]

I wish I was american so I could shoot a gun all day

[Iblade99]

im new to black powder revolvers and just picked this gun up but after a few hours i think mines fucked up the cylinder just free spins it no longer clicks in when u rotate the cylinder and when i go to cock it it wont cock it just moves back into half cock any 1 know how to fix this

[thehotsixer]

that is one pimped out colt army, looks sweet!

[krullboll]

That is one sexy gun you have in your possession. :P