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  • Artillarylover

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    Nov 5, 2016
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    Looking for one below 350. Want to know of the ones for sale at cabelas. Which would people suggust?

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    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    Looking for one below 350. Want to know of the ones for sale at cabelas. Which would people suggust?

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    It depends on what you really want. The 1858 new Army (aka 1858 Remington) has a top strap on the frame making cylinder removal a little easier. The 1860 Army and 1851 Navy are fun shooters. If you want a really nice one - save up for a Uberti 1847 Walker.

    BTW, all of them go on sale periodically. If you're patient you can pick them up for a lot less than Cabela's regular price.

    Good luck
     

    Artillarylover

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    Nov 5, 2016
    218
    Thanks. Looking for a fairly accurate one thats relatively easy to clean and reload. So many options and ive never shot one so not quite sure what to look for. Love my blackpowder rifle so want to get a revolver too

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    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    Thanks. Looking for a fairly accurate one thats relatively easy to clean and reload. So many options and ive never shot one so not quite sure what to look for. Love my blackpowder rifle so want to get a revolver too

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    They all load basically the same way, all are fairly accurate when you find the right powder load and pretty similar when it comes to cleaning.

    Cleaning after shooting BP isn't optional. But it's not hard. Hot soapy water is your friend. Keep them clean and coated with CLP or Ballistol between shooting and they will stay in great shape.

    But be very careful - they multiply!

    ;)
     

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    ... and they make great sparks and lots of white smoke.

    :D
     

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    Artillarylover

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    Nov 5, 2016
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    They all load basically the same way, all are fairly accurate when you find the right powder load and pretty similar when it comes to cleaning.

    Cleaning after shooting BP isn't optional. But it's not hard. Hot soapy water is your friend. Keep them clean and coated with CLP or Ballistol between shooting and they will stay in great shape.

    But be very careful - they multiply!

    ;)
    Beautiful! I can imagine

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    44man

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    John from MD

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    Looking for one below 350. Want to know of the ones for sale at cabelas. Which would people suggust?

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    For a new guy, I suggest a 1858 Remington for a couple of reasons. 1. The sights are larger and easier to see 2, they are less complicated which makes them easier to clean. You only have to take the grips off and then just clean with soap and water, dry in a 250* oven and lube and wipe with a silicone cloth.

    The '58's are also stronger as the hooligan has stated. I would look for Cabela's sales or, if you are comfortable with Gunbroker, they have great deals.

    Here is one.

    https://www.gunbroker.com/item/807605060
     

    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    For a new guy, I suggest a 1858 Remington for a couple of reasons. 1. The sights are larger and easier to see 2, they are less complicated which makes them easier to clean. You only have to take the grips off and then just clean with soap and water, dry in a 250* oven and lube and wipe with a silicone cloth.

    The '58's are also stronger as the hooligan has stated. I would look for Cabela's sales or, if you are comfortable with Gunbroker, they have great deals.

    Here is one.

    https://www.gunbroker.com/item/807605060

    John, I agree.

    The Pietta "New Army" Cabelas sells is a nice pistol. The OP will need to get the correct nipple wrench to fit, but not a big deal or investment.

    The Pietta version of the '58 Remington is definitely a great way to get into BP revolver shooting.

    :thumbsup:
     

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    54rndball

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    Mar 16, 2013
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    My experience has been that the 1858 Remington model is easier to shoot and clean than the Colt models. Fragments from the caps often seen to fall into the frame and keep the cylinder from rotating properly. The Remington is easier to take down for cleaning and has better sights as well. But they are all fun to shoot.
     

    John from MD

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    I have both Colt's and Remmys. The Colt 44's will shoot loose after a time. Also, I have broken more hands on Colt's than Remmies. I know I can make the Ruger mod and never have to worry about it but "I can never find a Round Tuit" lately.:rolleyes:

    In my later years, I have found that I would rather be doing fun things than work. Even though, fixing and building guns was fun in years past.
     

    Artillarylover

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    Nov 5, 2016
    218
    like mentioned above, I have a Pietta 1858 that I got on sale at Cabelas
    The 58 is easy to pull the cylindar as mentioned and use one of these.
    https://www.amazon.com/Traditions-P...ader&qid=1555292208&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

    AGC requires revolver loading stands and they are a pain but using these to load makes things go fast and the 58 is quick to pull the cylindar once you get the nack on the pin alignment.
    Thats pretty cool. Thanks!

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    Steve_Zissou

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