I bought a ANIB Ruger Old Army revolver yesterday. It's unfired but came with Pyrodex P, .457 balls, lubed felt wads, caps, and a brass powder measure. It didn't come with a manual but I found that online. And I've read alot, here and elsewhere on the net.
Questions: Should I grease the chamber even with lubed wads? What is my range of loads? Is 25 gr of P or FFFg correct? Does accuracy change with powder adjustments? Do I wait until I feel loading resistance to stop shooting and clean? Would polishing the cylinder walls before shooting be beneficial?
The gun is blued except for the handle frame, which is painted I think, maybe duracoat type stuff. There are some imperfections in the paint from the factory that makes it unattractive. Would the handle frame be aluminum? Maybe I could strip it and powder coat.
I hope I didn't start ANOTHER addiction.
Shelly