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Cap & Ball Fanatic
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Registrace 27. 05. 2023
I'm a Cap & Ball Fanatic! I shoot Cap & Ball revolvers of all types and models...and occasionally muzzleloaders & Flintlocks. All my videos feature firearms from the pre-metallic cartridge era, say before 1873. I answer questions, get and give feedback, and share my experiences as I learn and grow in the hobby.
I want to show off the FUN and challenge of these fine firearms! I'm not an expert...you'll never hear me say so. But I share what I've learned through trial and error, have fun at my own expense and try to make this a fun and honest experience!
I want the Cap and Ball Fanatic channel to be a gathering of cap and ball/black powder fanatics. As a member of the Grand Valley Cap n Ballers, a muzzle loading club in Michigan, I want to help our beloved hobby and lifestyle have a bright future!
Lets have some fun!
I want to show off the FUN and challenge of these fine firearms! I'm not an expert...you'll never hear me say so. But I share what I've learned through trial and error, have fun at my own expense and try to make this a fun and honest experience!
I want the Cap and Ball Fanatic channel to be a gathering of cap and ball/black powder fanatics. As a member of the Grand Valley Cap n Ballers, a muzzle loading club in Michigan, I want to help our beloved hobby and lifestyle have a bright future!
Lets have some fun!
The Leech & Rigdon--A Classic Confederate Cap & Ball Revolver!
In this video we put the M1862 Leech & Rigdon, a Classic Confederate Cap & Ball Revolver to the test in two Chapters. Chapter one pits the Leech & Rigdon shooting round balls against it shooting Eras Gone Colt Navy Conical bullets in a fun competition. In Chapter 2 I shoot the Leech & Rigdon across various targets and distances to discover its range! Hope you enjoy it!
#capandball #gunhistory #civilwars #uberti #pietta #gunslingers
#capandball #gunhistory #civilwars #uberti #pietta #gunslingers
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Captain Schaefer 1851 Colt Navy! WOW! I'm Surprised!!!
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I shoot the Captain Schaefer, engraved 1851 Colt Navy by Pietta, at different targets and distances!. This is a classic replica of a real 19th Century Cap & Ball Revolver owned and used by Capt. Schaefer in the Mexican and Civil Wars! This revolver surprised me more than any new model I have shot in years...watch till the end to learn the my 3 major surprises that happened during our two day sh...
Our NEW Black Powder Pistol Range: Watch Us Test It!!!
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We build a 5 shot revolver and pistol range at the Grand Valley Cap n Ballers muzzleloader club AND spent the day testing it out! I'm joined by friend and colleague Ben Kerkstra as we both take out first shots at our new cap & ball revolver-friendly range! Please join us as we Have a BLAST!!! Grand Valley Cap n Ballers" gvcnb.org #capandball #targetshooting #civilwar #remington #gunhistory #bla...
Wild Bill's Legendary 75 Yard Shot!
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This video is a newly edited version of my older video, with a new approach and New Commentary! Please join me on this journey from close range to 75 yards...how I prepared to make this iconic shot...the most famous gunslinger shot of the 1800's. If you want more info about the Grand Valley Cap n Ballers, see: gvcnb.org #capandball #gunhistory #civilwar #remington #antiqueguns #pocketpistol #wi...
Authentic Ammo Shootout! Eras Gone Colt Navy Conical vs. Round Ball! Let's Compare!
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On this SPECIAL Eras Gone Bullet Edition of the Cap & Ball Chronicles, I compare Eras Gone 36 caliber, 140 grain Colt Navy Conical to a .380 Round Ball for accuracy and for power & energy. Then we have some fun shooting the Colt Navy Conical from distances! Join us for this interesting and revealing video! Here is Eras Gone Bullets website link: erasgonebullets.com please check them out if you ...
Legendary or Imaginary? Shooting the Deluxe Engraved 1851 Colt Navy in 44 Caliber
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Technically, a "Navy" is 36 caliber. This is actually a 44 caliber (Army) colt on an 1851 Navy Frame! Closest relative in history...Dance Brothers CSA 44 caliber revolver! In this week's video, I shoot my newly acquired 1851 Navy in 44 Caliber, with the Deluxe Engraving on a Brass Frame (by Pietta). Its a beautiful Cap & Balll Revolver and I put it through its paces on the @CapBallFanatic-gb3jb...
Common Sense Cleaning: It Doesn't Have to be a Burden!!
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In this video I discuss the criteria I use to determine when to use what I call a "Simple" cleaning vs. when it's important to perform a full "deep" cleaning. I answer a viewer question who claims they often DO NOT shoot their Cap & Ball Revolvers because of "advice" they received online! Hope you check it out!!!! #capandball #remington #uberti #pietta #blackpowder #guncleaning #coltfirearms
The Granddaddy of Modern Concealed Carry: M1849 Colt Pocket Revolver
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In this video I demonstrate the M1849 Colt Pocket Model by Uberti! As usual, U shoot this cap and ball revolver, 5 shot, 31 caliber, at various distances to see how it (and I) do with it! This is the most popular cap and ball revolver of the era (highest selling) and the forerunner (Granddaddy) of modern concealed carry firearms! Here is a link to the maker of the Slix Hand I discussed in the v...
Barrel Length: Does it Matter?? A Speed & Power Test
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Responding to viewer questions, on ths Cap & Ball Chronicles we tackle the questions: Does a longer Barrel create significantly more Velocity and Foot Pounds of energy? Using 1860 Colt Army long and short barrel...I put this to the test!!! My chronograph becomes a side show!!!!! #capandball Z#civilwar #remington #pietta #uberti #blackpowder #gunslingers guns #shooting #civilwar #gunhistory #
The Little Revolver that Could? M1862 Colt Pocket Police Distance Challenge
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In this video I put my 1862 Colt Pocket Police by Uberti though a session on the range...trying to see it's yardage range while remaining accurate! Check it out to see if this is the little revolver that could!! #gunfighter #cowboys #capandball #civilwar #gunslingers #pietta #uberti #cowboys #gunhistory #remington #1862coltpocketpolice #blackpowder
My Uberti Match Pistol didn’t Survive the NMLRA Spring Shoot! Find out Why!
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My Uberti Match Pistol didn’t Survive the NMLRA Spring Shoot! Find out Why!
Championship Velocity Showdown!!! Swiss v. Pyrodex!
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Championship Velocity Showdown!!! Swiss v. Pyrodex!
1861 Colt Navy Shootout Challenge: Long Barrel vs. Short Barrel
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1861 Colt Navy Shootout Challenge: Long Barrel vs. Short Barrel
Which is faster? Swiss v. Schuetzen: A Black Powder Speed Test!
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Which is faster? Swiss v. Schuetzen: A Black Powder Speed Test!
Happy Accident! The Schneider & Glassick: A classic Revolver of the Confederacy
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Happy Accident! The Schneider & Glassick: A classic Revolver of the Confederacy
Velocity Showdown! Black Powder vs. Pyrodex in an 1851 Colt Navy
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Velocity Showdown! Black Powder vs. Pyrodex in an 1851 Colt Navy
THE Revolutionary Revolver of the Old West: 1847 Colt Walker
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THE Revolutionary Revolver of the Old West: 1847 Colt Walker
Pyrodex P: Good or Bad for your Revolvers?
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Pyrodex P: Good or Bad for your Revolvers?
INTRODUCING the Cap & Ball Chronicles!!! Ep. 1: Colt Walker Preview
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INTRODUCING the Cap & Ball Chronicles!!! Ep. 1: Colt Walker Preview
Shooting Slump! My Accuracy Disappeared. Can I find it...Please?!
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Shooting Slump! My Accuracy Disappeared. Can I find it...Please?!
M1861 Spiller & Burr: Let's Shoot It!!!
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M1861 Spiller & Burr: Let's Shoot It!!!
Make Percussion Caps at Home! Beat the Cap Shortage Blues!!!
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Make Percussion Caps at Home! Beat the Cap Shortage Blues!!!
FINAL RESULTS!!! Viewer's Choice Poll! Which Pistol is the Winner?
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FINAL RESULTS!!! Viewer's Choice Poll! Which Pistol is the Winner?
My Cap & Ball Revolver ADDICTION: Take the Guided Tour!!
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My Cap & Ball Revolver ADDICTION: Take the Guided Tour!!
Flintlock Rifle in 40 Cal: LET'S SHOOT IT!
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Flintlock Rifle in 40 Cal: LET'S SHOOT IT!
1860 Army VS 1860 Army "Sheriff" Model: A Classic Cap & Ball Revolver Shootout!!!
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1860 Army VS 1860 Army "Sheriff" Model: A Classic Cap & Ball Revolver Shootout!!!
FIRST SHOTS! The M1862 Colt Pocket Navy by Uberti
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FIRST SHOTS! The M1862 Colt Pocket Navy by Uberti
75 yard HIckok Duel Shot! The Most Famous Shot in the Old West. Can I do it??
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75 yard HIckok Duel Shot! The Most Famous Shot in the Old West. Can I do it??
Percussion Caps: The #1 Threat to Cap & Ball Shooting in 2024-Let's Talk
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Percussion Caps: The #1 Threat to Cap & Ball Shooting in 2024-Let's Talk
3 CHALLENGES I wish I'd Known as a New Cap & Ball Shooter!
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3 CHALLENGES I wish I'd Known as a New Cap & Ball Shooter!
I got hooked on cap n ball revolvers back in the early 80’s. Then life happened and time for the finer things in life got put on hold. Picked it back up about 4 years ago. Love watching your channel. I set up a nice woods walk range on my little farm. I use my cap n ball revolvers and my flintlocks on it. Great fun. Look forward to future videos of yours.
So glad you came back. Life has a way of doing that. That’s sort of my story too! Love the woods walk idea….thats on my wish list here too.,..thank you!!
Hello, thanks for all your great videos. I have a Uberti Leech & Rigdon too. I was really annoyed with Uberti for the engraved cylinder, just shows its all about the money. I assume they just put the standard 1851 Navy cylinder as they get them massed produced. Simple to pull a batch out of the press engraved process but they just couldn't be bothered :( Black mark Uberti, hope you show a bit more class in the future and think about your customers much more than you do now. Cheers Chris
I absolutely agree with you on that. Thank you!!
I PURCHASED ONE OF THESE AT A FLEA MARKET. PRINTED OUT THE HISTORY AND FRAMED IT; MOUNTING THE PISTOL IN MY LIVING ROOM. I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. HAVE WATCHED NO LESS THAN ONE PER DAY FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS.
THANK YOU! I’m happy you like them. I’ll keep em coming!!! Thanks again
I sure do enjoy watching your videos with the historical information as well as the shooting! It makes it twice the fun! Kind Thanks and keep your powder loaded for the next video! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thanks!!! I really have fun making them! I’ll do my best to keep em coming and hopefully interesting!!!! Anything you’d like to see let me know!
Very much enjoyed as always! And I’d say you knocked those paper boys out of commission for sure! It is fun to shoot any distance and great fun longer distances. You have a great place there to do so! I also like your pouch for your capper! I’ll just bet you made it? What a very handy place to have your capper instead of feeling around a possibles bag. Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and More Fun Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thank you Davey. I love the capper pouch and it’s a Ted Cash thing. I bought it for like $11 and it’s great. Thanks.
Like I said before I always enjoy watching you shoot (probably because of all the fun) and I also noticed a long time ago about the ‘rhythm’ that you have when shooting. Nice 50y shooting too👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Enjoy the rest of your weekend as well !
Thanks Kevin! It’s probably a bit unorthodox but…it works so far!
Yessir it seems to be👍🏽
Looks a lot like a grizwald and gunniston
Yes! Except the GG is brass framed as it was back in the day.
See a Cap & Ball video and I click !!!! Love the channel and content. Good shooting with classic confederate revolver, love the history too.
Thank you!!! Glad you found me…I’ll try to keep em interesting.
good revolver, Pietta could do the same with frame and handle of a 1851 and barrel of a griswold and gunisson... the only part not correct is the notch of the loading lever, different on a real leech and rigdon. I don't know why Uberti don't made it, not realy more difficult as the 51, perhaps the cost of the change...
Yes! Pietta could easy. It’d be nice to get the latch…but I’d been happy with the bare cylinder. Thanks
I am always impressed at your long range off-hand shooting. Love that R&L also!
Thank you! I really enjoy it! It’s nice revolver indeed!
great vidio glade i waited for it ir very nice revolver and the shooting was super thanks for sharing
Thank you Les!!!
I enjoyed the video a lot! Thanks for it! By the way, a piece of PVC pipe put onto the loading lever works like a cham. Take care
That would work! Thank you
To have such a short barrel, that pistol is very accurate in the right hands!! Great shooting and great video!!!! 6 out of 6 at 50 yards?? Quite impressive!!!!!
Thank you my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s not 6 of 6 everytime lol. Sometimes a lot less
I always save my used caps. This'll be handy
I JUST LOVE THAT ABSAROKA/CROW BEADED SHOULDER STRIPS!!! I HAVE A CHEYENNE WAR SHIRT WITH A "BENCH COPY" OF A 1750s LANCASTER .50 CALIBER CREATED BY BUDDY BOWMAN OF TEXAS. DURING A CHALLENGE MATCH (MANY YEARS AGO), I HIT A PAPER PLATE FIVE TIMES IN A ROW (WITH ONE ROUND BALL BEING SPLIT BY THE ROD HOLDING THE PLATE) AT 100 YARDS. I MET A MARINE SNIPER THAT WAS JUST FLABERGASTED THAT SUCH SHOOTING COULD BE CONDUCTED WITH A FLINTER. AGAIN, I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS (NEWLY SUBSCRIBED). BY THE WAY, I WAS TICKLED WITH YOUR POWDER HORN STOPPER ... IT LOOKED LIKE A BALL STARTER.
Thank you!!!! I’m glad you found me here. It’s amazing how well these flinters can shoot! And I was gifted that war shirt by an old timer who wanted me to carry his ways forward! I’m honored. By the way…my horn stopper IS a ball starter! I lost my original plug so I made a new one lol. Thanks and stay in touch
A clean sweep! Pietta makes fine revolvers...but that one is exceptional. Looking forward to seeing how it shoots with conicals.
Yes it is!!! So am I. I’ll do that one soon for sure…
Ah HA! You do your chrono south pole like me, but I built a plywood light box to try to better my light readings. No IDEA? Why it took "me So Long" to find your Channel! Keep Your Smoke Poles SMOKING! Thank you Sr! May we have another?
Hey thanks! I’m glad you found me here. I’ll keep going for sure! Typically I’ll be back every Sunday am!!
Nice to know how easy them little nipple huggers are to make thanks for the tip
Why do you keep stepping back after each shot?
Thanks for question. I start feet square…short stride toward target and then back to square to start again. It’s how I get my rhythm I suppose. My left foot stays planted. I’m an old baseball player it’s a bit like striding into the pitch to swing. It works for me.
Hey J Stone how many guys cut down there 51 barrels? How common were 4-5 inch barrels?
Not really sure. This one was actual from the 19th century and I guess you could order them. But my guess is a lot of people probably cut them down on their own. Hacksaw and file! I bet they were more common than we know. Thanks
If I only had a dollar for every time I've been cussed, flamed, and referred to as stupid/antiquated/etc. here on YT. when I mentioned that the human body has not changed enough over the last few hundred thousand years or so to make certain calibers obsolete and/or ineffective. With a bit of practice and the proper mindset your revolver would be a true fight stopper....Oh wait....That was already historically proven.
Excellent video 👍
Thank you!!!
great vidio sir love the beautiful gun i have one like it but havent shot it yet
Thanks Les! Gotta fix that huh?
What a Lovely cap and ball pistol! And what great Shootin! I prefer my holster on the left as you do. It’s seems more natural and comfortable to me. Especially riding the old trail,,,,well most likely. Now if I had one, a new bucket list item for me, I’d make bone or antler grips. But curly maple would be sweet as well. But this is perhaps the best shooting I’ve seen with a pocket Colt. I have a CVA so call Wells Fargo pocket that has no loading lever but it’s a pretty accurate pistol but I haven’t tried it at those distances. But that one you have? I can feel it in my hand! Funny how you can see a pistol like that and just feel it in hand and know how it will fit. So Thanks for sharing that fine pretty little fancy engraved beauty that shoots fine as frogs hair on chicken lips! Now that’s fine! And of course your study hand and the sacrifice the targets made for our enjoyment! Many Blessings and More Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thanks Davey! Fine as frogs hair on chicken lips!! That is FINE!!! it’s a beautiful pistol! You’d love it
I have one and it's very accurate and carry it regularly
It would be a great carry revolver!!!
If you get a chance, I would like to see a shot comparison of the Kerr bullet vs the Johnson and Dow. I think it would be interesting to see how they do. I have the Johnson and Dow mold and really like the way they shoot, but I don't have a Kerr.
I will but I don’t have the Johnson & Dow…I’ll get one here soon and I will do that!! Thanks
I make my own lube with just beeswax and lard. When it is really cold, I just use plain lard.
Do you use .375 or .380 round balls?
I use 380 balls in all my 36’s. Pietta takes 375 and uberti 380 but I only wanted to make 1 size and I like the nice ring that’s shaved.
Great video
Thank you!!!
Increase your powder charge should tighten up your group. My 40 likes 50 grains of 3f. Heard others use 55 grains.
Thanks! I will try that first sure.
carry is fine, but if you have to use it most likely the police will hold the weapon for evidence with out cleaning it. So in good time you get the corroded piece of rust back it will be ruined .
Yup. Most likely true! Thanks
im excited about getting the nickel 51. its a beautiful piece and will be happy to show it off to my friends <3 great video.
Yes it is. You’re gonna love it and so will your friends! Thank you!
Gorgeous pistol! Great shooting skills Cap!
Thank you! It’s really a gorgeous pistol for sure.
Beautiful Navy Colt ! Duelist 1954 did a video on that same model a couple of years ago. Seems to be a desirable 1851 edition. Good shooting Jay, keep the videos coming !!
Thank you! I remember his video! It is desirable but a bit pricey as cap and ball goes… but worth it to me.
i like that revolver all that engraving is gorgeous
Yes. It really is purdy!!! Thanks
Great video and shooting no cap sucking or jams wow I got my Captain about a month ago have not shot yet looking forward to it did you do any prerange work other than cleaning
I stripped and degreased. I checked for burrs and didn’t find any. I had to take a little off the wedge but nothing else. Pietta always sends tight wedges. But really nope. Thanks. Have fun!
and that is a replica of an original gun presented to Capt. Schaefer of the Californians Militia when California was in the other wilder side of the wild wild est
Yea…he was in the California militia I just read. During the wild gold rush period. Thanks
I agree with you about the grips, they are cheesey and my grip's edges protrudes out past the front of the grip frame. Yours looks like they are fitted better than mine.
They fit perfectly. Just cheap plastic for what we paid. But…I’ll get em replaced at some point. Thanks
i have a first edition, shoots like yours. Handiest of all my Navy's.
That’s good to know. Indeed. You saw how taken aback I was! Thanks
Great shooting! Thanks for mentioning where you are aiming.
You’re welcome!
Next shoot some playing cards!
I’m getting back to it very soon!!!!
Outrageously expensive sawed off .36 with plastic grip! I just don’t get it… 🤷
Yes. It is. That’s why I put it off so long.
You made my day with this pistol and your enthusiasm!👍 I was amazed at the accuracy and most of all the POA to POI from such a short sight radius. I'm right proud for ya!👍🫡
Thanks! Me too! Amazed indeed
What's with pointing the gun up after every shot? Are you surrendering?
Starting up is/was union military training. I started it and just got into a habit. I don’t unless I’m taking my time. Then it seems to go up more noticeably. Almost unconscious at this point. Thanks
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb nice review, thanks👍
@michaelschaefer3124 thanks. Oh straight up after shot theoretically helps caps fall off and not jam.
Pretty impressive J, looks like your new club shoot champion to me.
lol. Thanks T
It's a good winter hobby. Be surprised how many you can make through the course of one winter. Same with molding bullets and making paper cartridges.
Indeed. That’s when I do my paper cartridges. Winter.
Great video as always sir! I recently got a Pietta 51 Navy, that had those plastic grips on it. They felt a bit toy-ish to me... I came across the Magna Tusk grips from Arizona Custom Grips (lot's of really cool options) Night and day difference in the way that gun feels in the hand now. It feels very substantial and solid. I'm certain you know more than I do about options for grips though...Love the channel! Keep up the great work!
Thanks. Actually I couldn’t remember where I got my tusk grips! So thanks for the reminder. I’ll be getting some soon!!!!
Good shootin reckon I gotta get one now. 8:37
Thanks. It’s a terrific revolver! You’ll love it