Okay, I know the title is a little harsh, but I really mean it. When I bought my first black powder revolver it was a Pietta 1861 Navy and I was pretty underwhelmed. However, if you're new to black...
Posts by Robert Van Nuck
Freezing Weather to Hot: Will a Black Powder Revolver Still Fire?
If you've been around black powder sports for any length of time, you will hear talk about how you should never bring a black powder firearm out into the freezing cold for an extended period of time...
Moisture is a definite way to cause your black powder revolver to go "click" instead of "bang" when you pull the trigger. When I first got into the sport, I wanted to find out what methods work...
Got your first cap and ball revolver and now you want to make your own lube but don't know what materials or mixtures to use? I've got you covered! When I first got into the sport, the first...
Part of the self-sufficiency aspect of shooting cap and ball revolvers is making your own lubed wads to sit between the powder and the round ball in each of your cylinder's chambers. The best...
One of the first questions anyone has when they get into cap and ball revolvers is in regards to how long they can stay loaded and still function. It's a good question, and one that involves a...