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johnzx6r
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This channel is dedicated to the shooting sports, especially blackpowder revolvers, rifles and shotguns.
The Traditions .32 Caliber Crockett Percussion pistol
Today we take the Traditions Crockett Pistol out to the range and put a few rounds through it.
It appears as though Traditions discontinued this model some years ago, which is kind of a shame, because it is a very nice looking and handling pistol.
My example wasn't showing particularly good accuracy this day, but I think if I play around with the load a little bit I can probably improve on that.
It appears as though Traditions discontinued this model some years ago, which is kind of a shame, because it is a very nice looking and handling pistol.
My example wasn't showing particularly good accuracy this day, but I think if I play around with the load a little bit I can probably improve on that.
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The Traditions Kentucky percussion pistol in .50 caliber
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Putting a few shots downrange with the Traditions Kentucky pistol.
Patched Round Ball in the Pedersoli Baker Cavalry Shotgun
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In this video, we try out some patched round balls through the Pedersoli Baker Cavalry Shotgun. I'll be using some .600" cast lead balls, a .020" patch, and 60 grains of Pyrodex 2F blackpowder.
.44 caliber 1851 Pietta revolver with Shoulder Stock
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Here we take a look at a vintage Pietta .44 caliber 1851 percussion revolver. This one has a 12" barrel and comes equipped with a detachable shoulder stock. We also take it out to the firing range and put it through its paces. If you enjoyed this and would like to support me in getting new material to video, you can buy me a pizza here: ko-fi.com/johnzx6r
Cast Lead Bullets in the M1 Garand? Absolutely!
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Back in 1953, the American Rifleman magazine ran an article describing how shooting clubs could produce their own inexpensive ammunition for the M1 Garand by using cast bullets. Today, we are going to take a look at the load that article suggested and shoot an impromptu CMP Games match with that ammunition through an M1 Garand.
Unboxing a 1917 Enfield from the Civilian Marksmanship Program
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Just a quick video showing the 1917 Enfield that I recently received from the CMP. If anyone is interested in getting one of these, you should probably act fast, because the CMP only has a very limited supply of them.
The John Wesley Hardin Card Shooting Challenge
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This idea came from a video over on the Cap and Ball Fanatic CZcams channel. Check out the channel when you get a chance! czcams.com/video/6GJ8k_J6RLw/video.htmlsi=JO7ZwUw17Zjb0puy www.youtube.com/@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb
Pietta 1858 Remington New Model Navy with Howell .38 Special Conversion Cylinder
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Today was just a quick range session with a Howell Arms .38 Special conversion cylinder in a Pietta .36 caliber Remington 1858 New Model Navy. Results were a bit lackluster, but I think with a little bit of experimentation I might be able to tighten up the groups some. If you enjoyed this and would like to support me in getting new material to video, you can buy me a pizza here: ko-fi.com/johnzx6r
The Pedersoli Baker Cavalry Shotgun - 20 Gauge Double Barrel
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Taking a quick look at the Pedersoli Baker Cavalry Shotgun.
The Pietta 1862 Spiller & Burr percussion revolver
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We're now taking a look at Pietta's version of the Spiller & Burr revolver. The Spiller & Burr was a revolver that was produced for the Confederacy from about 1862 to 1864. In total less than 1,500 pieces were made, making an original Spiller & Burr a very rare collectors piece. Pietta's version of the revolver is somewhat scarce as well. They seem to only make them in small batches, and somewh...
Pietta's Dance percussion revolver
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We'll be taking a look at Pietta's version of the Confederate Dance revolver. The original Dance revolver was produced between 1862 and 1865, with no more than about 500 being made during that time. We take it out to the range and put it through its paces. How does the Pietta reproduction stack up? If you enjoyed this and would like to support me in getting new material to video, you can buy me...
"The Load" by C.E. Harris in 7.62x54R Russian through an M44
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In this video we try out "The Load", as popularized by gunwriter C.E. Harris. "The Load" uses a charge of Alliant Red Dot powder with cast bullets, and generally works pretty well in many of the .30 - .32 caliber early 20th Century military rifle cartridges. As per my usual practice, I don't like to mention in these videos the actual powder charges I use, but just do a search for "The Load" on-...
The cheapest cap and ball revolver - Pietta 1851 Navy with brass frame
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Out at the range with the Pietta 1851 Navy revolver with the brass frame. This one is in .36 caliber and I'll be using it loaded with Pyrodex powder. I even try it out to 50 yards today, with so - so results. If you enjoyed this and would like to support me in getting new material to video, you can buy me a pizza here: ko-fi.com/johnzx6r
The .45 Cowboy Special in Howell conversion cylinders!
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Trying out the .45 Cowboy Special through a couple of percussion revolvers using Howell Arms conversion cylinders. I used an older model stainless steel Pietta 1858 New Model Army and a more recent production Pietta 1860 snub nose. Initial impressions? It's a good cartridge, and I'm sure with some playing around with different bullets and powders I'll find an accurate, easy shooting load. If yo...
The Pietta ACE - with Kerr Bullets and Triple Seven!
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The Pietta ACE - with Kerr Bullets and Triple Seven!
1970's vintage reproduction 1858 Remington New Model Army revolver FIE import with brass frame
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1970's vintage reproduction 1858 Remington New Model Army revolver FIE import with brass frame
Kirst Konverter .22 conversion cylinder in a Pietta 1851
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Kirst Konverter .22 conversion cylinder in a Pietta 1851
.303 British "Gallery Loads" in the Lee-Enfield rifle
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.303 British "Gallery Loads" in the Lee-Enfield rifle
The Armi San Paolo 1860 Army Colt Revolver
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The Armi San Paolo 1860 Army Colt Revolver
The Pietta 1860 Snub Nose with .45 Colt conversion cylinder
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The Pietta 1860 Snub Nose with .45 Colt conversion cylinder
The Pietta ACE with .45ACP conversion cylinder
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The Pietta ACE with .45ACP conversion cylinder
Uberti 1858 New Model Navy .36 with Lee Conical bullets
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Uberti 1858 New Model Navy .36 with Lee Conical bullets
The Uberti Bisley Cattleman Blackpowder revolver
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The Uberti Bisley Cattleman Blackpowder revolver
The Pietta ACE with .45 Colt Conversion Cylinder
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The Pietta ACE with .45 Colt Conversion Cylinder
The Lyman Plains Pistol in .50 caliber
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The Lyman Plains Pistol in .50 caliber
The Pedersoli Kentucky Flintlock Pistol - .45 Caliber
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The Pedersoli Kentucky Flintlock Pistol - .45 Caliber
The 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver reproduction - FIE import
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The 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver reproduction - FIE import
The Pietta 1860 .44 Cal. Snub Nose Revolver
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The Pietta 1860 .44 Cal. Snub Nose Revolver
Oh jeez where did you get that?
You know, I really don't remember. It would have either been off of Gunbroker or the Muzzleloading Forum.
I’m rather surprised that you were able to acquire a shoulder stock as they are particularly hard to find.
We need a Bisley update!
This is awesome.
Boring. No bang at all I would want something that I didn't fall forward into the fun with such little.recoild. no fun.
Well done
Thank you!
Looks like a Sweet pistol. Can't wait to see more of it.
I'll keep everyone posted on any progress I make with it!
A .32 caliber I can find interest in. Mountain man
Is that considered the confederate revolver?
Pietta just calls this an 1851 Brass Frame Navy revolver. They make a similar one with a round barrel that they call an 1851 Confederate revolver.
Awesome! I've never seen one of those. Maybe put a 'sacrificial patch' down the bore before the patched ball or bullet. if you're not familiar, you just center a patch on the bore and ram rod it down and then load the bullet on top of it. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for watching! That is worth a try!
Never would have thought about patch thickness. Always considered the ball, but you make sense to be aware of this variable. Interesting... Look forward to developments. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Do it John, BP load development always interest me. Change one little thing and it can be like magic!
Yep - just takes a little tweaking, sometimes!
a friend of mine has a 36 cal patroit pistol from TC. that thing will throw thm into redicously small groups. I would suggest trying some diffrent loads.
I'm sure this can do better than it did.
I can't find it in the video, what part in the video do you load it?
I don't like to show the loading process in the videos anymore. CZcams has become a bit draconian towards any videos featuring firearms, so I don't want to possibly violate any of their arbitrary "rules" and get my videos or the channel taken down because someone at CZcams was having a bad day.
I wish the Army and Navy frames were the same
... perhaps not enough crimp... bullets are moving a bit out of the cartridge?
No, I definitely seated those bullets out just a wee bit too far.
Is it possible to add double action
Just about anything is possible if you are willing to throw enough time, effort and money into it, but converting one of these to double action would not be an easy task!
It seems maybe colts are more accurate than Remington?
Dixie gun works has them in stock and I just bought a kit from them about a month ago
yes, they are at least for the time being back in production and available for sale from Dixie, Midway and a few other places.
check trigger control a right hander using the 2nd joint of the finger on the trigger tends to pull a bit to the left & low, try using only the middle part of the first finger joint, feels weird at first but go thru a few cylinders this way.
try less trigger finger, try to use only midway of the first finger joint :)
The company anticipates you to cut a loading grove in the frame for 22lr. But I guess 22 short is a good save for not having/wanting to do that step. Just like when sighting my 1851 in. I made the sighting groove on the hammer wider with a triangle file. And you can use it to get closer to point of aim to a limited result. Not something a lot of people would do themselves but if your into black powder your kinda your own gunsmith to a point on them to keep them affordable.
You should just be able to pull the trigger and not have to pull the hammer back
Excellent video as usual. I'm looking for one myself. keep up the good work.
Thanks 👍
I like how you shoot a pistol one handed, it is an art, a skill that you need to work on for pistol marksmanship, however people want instant results and that leads to trying to buy accuracy,, anyone can shoot with two hands. peace - Dave
Ejector spring is the only weak point on these. Might want to look for a spare up front.
Very nice. I have one in .36. Happy 4th of July.
I would like see this in 44 or 45 caliber.
How effective is it as a man stopper ?
Of course youre un acurete, youre aiming with both eyes open😮
Pretty accurate! Thanks for posting more on this shotgun. One day ill order one for sure
you have in your hands the best bolt action rifle ever built by anybody, anywhere.........OnWard...........
No loading footage? Woukdnlikentinaee Kerr bullet loading in 1858 Rem, 1860 Colt and 1851 Colt .44
I have shown the loading process in a few of my earlier videos, but have lately stopped doing it. CZcams is really neurotic when it comes to videos featuring firearms, and I have heard that they have pulled reloading videos and demonetized other channels that feature cartridge reloading. So in order to keep CZcams from dinging me over some arbitrary "rule", for the time being I just avoid showing the loading process.
You are such a charming gentleman. Your personality adds much value to this presentation. Well done!
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoy the videos!
The catuoch is there you have to steam clean itits there!!!
It appears as though any cartouches that may have been there have long ago been sanded away.
Have one! Converted to Krist 45 Colt conversion cylinder. Love it too.
You have e the best video reviews on Ball and cap revolvers; please make more of them ! 👍
Thank you so much! I have plenty more to do videos on, just don't have a lot of time right now. Hopefully soon!
So the other one in .36 cal is a 1861 avenging angel! lol
😁
Just step around the snake, bud you’ll be OK😂
Well, that's no fun!
What’s that funny white stiffening the background? 🏝️ FL here
It's cold, wet, and makes most people miserable!
I have a brass frame engraved Navy 1851 that was made by PR in Italy and imported by FIE. I bought it new for about $50 in the early 1980's. I've shot it a few times but the spent caps kept falling in front of the hammer and frame which would sometime jam. If I'm not mistaken I believe they use a smaller cap than what I had for my muzzleloader rifles. I ain't fooled with it much since then.
Most of the older revolvers seem to work best with CCI #10 caps, which are impossible to find right now. I've got a couple of the FIE imports, and while still fun to shoot, they are not as nicely made as the newer production revolvers. Even the new ones can suffer from the cap jamming you experienced, though.
@@johnzx6r Thanks for the reply! So I must've been using #11 caps which are probably a tad bigger. When the #10 percussion caps are back in stock I'll pick me up several tins of a hundred which should do me for a while. I've been looking at the newer cap and ball revolvers but haven't decided on any particular one yet. Not too long back I purchased a Uberti/Taylor's and Company 5 1/2" Gunfighter model in .38/357, I enjoy shooting it as well.
What kind of fpe does this snubby put out?
Haven't chronographed this, but based on other revolvers with longer barrels, I'm guessing the velocity out of this is probably about 800 fps or thereabouts, so the fpe with a typical 65 grain round ball would be about 95 - 100 ft lbs of energy. Not much.
Hey John I took it out this morning. I packed each chamber with as much triple 7 as I could then a wad. Then I literally pounded each round ball in. 36 cal. Then I put 2 2x4s together and to my surprise it penetrated through both. My 38 special cowboy load won't do that. This little snubby has lethal power. No doubt and would make a great glove box carry. Thanks for your response! Like your videos. Do one with the 1873 cattleman penetration test. Ballistic gel.
hi, there, John do you have a recipe to reduce trigger pull weight ? thanx
Sorry, I've never tried doing it on the Enfields.
hey guys so he mentioned he was using FF powder for the Schofield loads instead of FFF, i would like to know how many grains of FFF would be equivalent to those 25 grains of FF powder
I use 2F because it is bulkier and fills the case better with lighter charges. You could probably go up a grain or two from 25 with 3F and see how well it fills the case. Black powder needs a little bit of compression for best results.
Hello. I just bought an Ace revolver but I have issues with the reassembly. I’m not able to put the hammer spring at the end of the process. It seems too hard and I can’t put it in place. Do you have advice or techniques for this issue? Thank you in advance and greetings from France!
The mainspring on an 1858 can be tricky to get back into place. The way I do it is I seat the lower end of the spring into the cutout in the frame first. then I take a small screwdriver handle or punch handle - something roughly the diameter of a AA battery - and place it between the spring and the frontrstap of the revolver, at about the halfway part of the spring. What you want to do is bend the top part of the spring to fit under the hammer, while keeping the rest of the spring in place. So you will be kind of bending the top part of the spring only around the screwdriver handle. I hope you can picture what I am trying to describe. If you just wedge a small screwdriver handle between the spring and the frontstrap I think you will get the idea of what I am trying to explain and you will be able to see what you need to do to seat the spring. Hope this helps - John
@@johnzx6r I think I get it. And the most important answer I was looking for was : « Is it me, the brand new revolver or is there an explanation tool to do it ». Because I asked the seller for this issue and he just answer me back : « Well, the spring is correct, just send us back the revolver for us to reassembly for you… ». Really disappointing. So thank you very much for your help Sir.
This is a 5 ft or closer gun! 10 ft is a Long ways lol
That hidden smile on your face tells it all.. You are a happy man playing with his toys, and trying to hide that smile, but man I see it straight through your face. You love this gun.
😁
Another great demonstration John ..!
Thank you, sir!
That'd be one TICKED-OFF SNAKE.
Im batteling myself hard over this and The 1858 Sherrif
Simple solution - get both!