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link to Cost to Get Into Cap and Ball Revolver Hobby in 2024

Cost to Get Into Cap and Ball Revolver Hobby in 2024

Cost to Get Into Cap and Ball Revolver Hobby in 2024 Winter is upon us, and it's the perfect time to dive into the fascinating world of black powder revolvers. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast...

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link to 7 Things You MUST Do with Your New Percussion Revolver

7 Things You MUST Do with Your New Percussion Revolver

In most states, you can simply order a percussion revolver by mail since it is a replica of a firearm made in 1898 or before and doesn't go through the FFL process. The downside to this is that...

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link to Unexpected Reason for Chain-Fire with Cap and Ball Revolvers

Unexpected Reason for Chain-Fire with Cap and Ball Revolvers

Chain-fire with a cap and ball, or percussion, revolver is when you pull the hammer back, squeeze the trigger, and all or additional chambers in the cylinder discharge along with the one that you...

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link to How to Fix the Cylinder Timing on a Cap and Ball Revolver

How to Fix the Cylinder Timing on a Cap and Ball Revolver

Black powder revolvers are incredibly fun to use at the range but often come with their share of mechanical problems that must be addressed before you can safely use them at the range. From my...

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link to Pietta vs. Uberti: Which Cap & Ball Brand to Buy?

Pietta vs. Uberti: Which Cap & Ball Brand to Buy?

One of the most exciting things about purchasing your first black powder revolver is just looking at all of the various makes and models that you see online and in the sportsman's catalogs. Steel...

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link to Why Uberti BP Revolvers Suck! & Why You Should Buy One

Why Uberti BP Revolvers Suck! & Why You Should Buy One

My first experience with black powder revolvers was with the primary competitor of Uberti and I experiences a lot of negative issues with it. I chalked it up to "you get what you pay for" since it...

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Robert lives in central Michigan and enjoys running, woodworking, fixing up small engines and black powder revolvers.

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