test drove the pinfire
Well the old pinfire works with my homemade cases. I am keeping the forms and contact info. for the suppliers in France, but for now am making do well enough.I tested the pin lengths and a bunch of...
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Great to hear, Ryan!I test drove my 1878 Colt the other day, also. It worked like a charm, as well .... seems quite accurate as a matter of fact, though it prints high - understandably, since they...
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Ryan, are you using RBs in the cases? The French kits are supplied with large flat nosed conicals, which keyholed out of my revolver. Have got some RBs to try out now.
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Thanks guys.Yes Fabian, I will be using a round ball. For these first tests I used some .45 Colt lead that I modified a bit, I should have my mould next week.-Ryan
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Good job on the ammo Ryan!All adds to the fun, making it yourself!I hope something "happens" and you Can come to this year's shoot...Grant, Have you "test drove" the Peabody yet?
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Ryan:I take it you are turning the rims off modern brass in order to form your pinfire cases? What brass was it that you found to fit best?Richard:With regard to the Peabody, I'd have to say I've only...
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Grant, I use .44-40 cases to convert. Some of the base has to come off too, in order that the pin does not have to go at too much of an angle. I solder the flash hole in the base.-Ryan
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