Now with a black powder load you might get a shot off and then have a chance to go for cover or change position with all the smoke.
I know that the Black MZ powder gives off a nice cloud and is easy to clean up.
I think the known issues are taken care of. If you have any issues or know of another member who is having issues, PM daytime dave. As we head towards the holidays, hunt with your Henry.
Black Powder Revolvers for Self Defense
- fortyshooter
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Re: Black Powder Revolvers for Self Defense
Howard what did you do to the 1858 as far as tuning it for function. Did you change out the nipples at all to prevent the so called cap sucking and cylinder lock up from caps binding it.
Don't let the old man in
H001T .22LR
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H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
Re: Black Powder Revolvers for Self Defense
It's just the way it was when I took it out of the box. I haven't done a thing to it. This one had been pretty much trouble free.
Howard