UPDATE: Rem 1858 with cylinder conversions

[rbertalotto]

Update on 1858 Remington Conversions with Cowboy 45 Spl and 45-SLIM bullets....

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Took the 1858s with the 45LC cylinder conversions to the range yesterday.

http://images110.fotki.com/v615/photos/2/36012/10295030/DSC_4063-vi.jpgThis picture shows the Cowboy 45spl brass, and loaded rounds next to a standard 45LC for comparison. The lubed and unlubed boolits in the front are the 45-SLIM with a 200g and 255g in the rear for comparison.

CB45spl brass - 45 SLIM - 12g Blackhorn 209...............GREAT accuracy and perfect POA at 25 feet. I couldn't be more pleased. Both revolvers performed superbly.

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The Blackhorn powder is wonderful. Lots of great smoke and sparks with a very impressive fireball, but near zero clean up. Same cleanup as smokeless powder. I know it will not be legal in CAS as black powder, but it will be fun in the other classes. I sure wish it wasn't $30 for 10oz!

I also loaded 4g of Trai Boss with similar results:

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This load had a bit more recoil, but nothing to get excited about. Both loads were in the area of a 38 special in the recoil department.

[mannyCA]

I love those grips, what are those bone? Where'd you find them?

[Marvin S]

I shoot one of the standard length 58's with an RD cylinder. I use the LEE conical black powder mold and tumble lube the boolits with 6.3gr trail boss for 750 fps. The accuracy is unbelievable with these things. It shoots better than my regular cartridge guns.

[lathesmith]

I agree, I also get fine accuracy with my '58 Remmy's with Kirst Konverter cylinders, and with Black Powder or subs they are a BLAST to shoot! Nice job!

lathesmith