Thoughts on .36 caliber 1858 repros?

TTv2 said:
...Perhaps that can be adjusted, but I don't care to add another project gun to my possession...
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Most of the reproduction C&B revolvers are a project gun to some extent.
They are inexpensive so there are typically some "rough edges" to be smoothed out (figuratively, or literally) and several variables are the shooters to set as they see fit.
If you don't want a project you can always send it off to one of the guys who offers the service of tuning them up, and have them let you know what load they are set up for.
 
1KPerDay said:
Mine has nice wood grips.
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Pietta Colt 1851 "Navy" .44 blackpowder revolver target shooting

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My first cap-n-ball revolver was a "Yank", '51 in .44. I loved that revolver, couldn't care less about the "historical accuracy". That was so long ago that I don't remember why I sold it or traded it off. Probably had a brain-fart after I got my SBH. If I were to come across one for cheap locally I'd snap it up in a second. (and send it straight to Jack before even shooting it)
 
I have a Pietta Remington in .36 caliber. It is the first Remington style that shot low at 25 yards, and I had to file the front sight down to bring the POI up.
 
I have a Pietta .36 Remington and it is a hoot to shoot. My previous. 36 was a Pietta brass framed Colt 1861 that I just absolutely wrecked. I paid $75 for that gun, used, and just would shove enough FFFg powder in it until you can barely sit a ball. After untold thousands of rounds. The frame stretched. The Pietta is nice that it is a steel solid frame design with thick cylinder walls. I can abuse the Pietta .36 Remington in ways that the old brass framed gun would be mercy. And the Pietta .36 Remington just goes right in without a care.
 
1KPerDay said:
You get a lot more smiles out of a .44, and I’ll happily pay the upcharge. 😎😆
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Especially if it's Ruger Old Army. Actuality, I have both, ROA and 1858 Uberti Target, both stainless. And as a matter of fact, 1858 has tad better fit and finish than ROA. However, considering everything, especially the strength and cylinder collar on ROA to prevent buildup in cylinder base pin bore,, IMHO Ruger wins hands dawn. In that respect, I would suggest to BP shooter who is on the market for large bore C&B revolver, scrape several bucks more and go for a Ruger Old Army. There are some nice used ones out there, just be patient.

In addition to ROA, I am also trying to get Pietta 1858 cal 36, Target. If I put my hands on one, the first thing I will do is to get cylinder collar installed and frame modified to accept such cylinder. When on the range, I want to shoot, not to clean revolver every dozen or so rounds.
 
Onty said:
In addition to ROA, I am also trying to get Pietta 1858 cal 36, Target. If I put my hands on one, the first thing I will do is to get cylinder collar installed and frame modified to accept such cylinder. When on the range, I want to shoot, not to clean revolver every dozen or so rounds.
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I was not aware that Pietta made a target .36 NMA. Does it have adjustable sights?
 
Onty said:
In addition to ROA, I am also trying to get Pietta 1858 cal 36, Target. If I put my hands on one, the first thing I will do is to get cylinder collar installed and frame modified to accept such cylinder. When on the range, I want to shoot, not to clean revolver every dozen or so rounds.
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You could get a Colt instead, but that would probably be too easy :D. My Pietta colts have gone well over 100 shots each (shooting real BP) without cleaning and were still running fine when I got bored.

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Pyrodex vs 777 Triple Seven Se7en 1860 Army torture test Jeff Shoots Stuff

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Pietta Colt 1860 Army Torture Test: Black Powder vs. Pyrodex Jeff Shoots Stuff

I take 2 new Pietta Colt 1860 Army revolvers and fire black powder in one and Pyrodex in the other to see if one stops running first.2:56 Skip to Blackpowder...
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TTv2 said:
I was not aware that Pietta made a target .36 NMA. Does it have adjustable sights?
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They list them as RGT36 (blue) and RGST36 (stainless) https://www.pietta.us/products/Muzzleloadinguns/Remington/gallery/Remington_1858_18.html

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Available from Taylor's & Company https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1858-remington-stainless-target-6-5-36-rb1-200086.html .
 
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