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ltdave
09-18-2009, 06:39 PM
so i got a Pietta Colt 1860 Army used...

has anyone got a source online for tearing it down for cleaning and loading?

how about some load data (.44) or should i post that in the reloading forum?

pkuptruck
09-21-2009, 07:54 AM
try these places...


dixie gunworks ( google link...)

VTI gun parts...


These are THE top places for parts and info....


Load data is pretty much 20 - 40 grains of BP, over a ball.

BoBBerRider2009
10-29-2009, 02:30 PM
i own one ..best load ive ever done is 35grs of fffg ,and a fiber wad and ball..use a magnium percussion cap no.11..at this load it will shoot good out to 50 yards on the sights..and lube the ball up with wonderlube 1000..hold on cause they have a bit more kick at 35grns than 15grs...

Imshootin
10-29-2009, 03:41 PM
so i got a Pietta Colt 1860 Army used...

has anyone got a source online for tearing it down for cleaning and loading?

how about some load data (.44) or should i post that in the reloading forum?

Here's a good video for loading. I made myself a nice stand after watching this.
The only thing he's not doing that they recommend is buttering (covering the projectile with a grease) the cylinder to prevent chain firing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSOo-zY0_lc

Here's a Traditions manual. They're Pietta revolvers, also.

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/products/CAP%20%20BALL%20REVOLVER%20INFO%202.pdf

Here's a video from Cabelas.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/product_features/photos/pages/pf_bpcleaing_int.html