as inspired by "Strawhat" on another post here ... I proceeded to the range with 36 of my .375 round balls and GOEX 2F powder as well as my newly adopted MAGNUM caps from CCI.
as I loaded the first cylinder full on my Pietta 5 inch '61' Colt ... I wondered when the stopping place would be with no lube of any kind under, over or anywhere around the round balls. just seems too uncomplicated to me but I always listen to others smarter then me and having done the task longer then myself.
after shooting 12 ... I figured the next cylinder full would be it ... after shooting 24 I started to smile at myself and my ignorance in some areas yet. at the end ... having shot all 36 round balls over the 20 grain loads ... I wish I had brung long mo balls. I was so sure I would prove that I needed lube to continue shooting, that 36 balls is what I brought along.
upon getting home ... I figured that the cleaning would tell the storie. after spraying it down with my ballistol water mix ... I set there thinking bout stuff while I allowed the devils mix to soak the revolver.
after soaking for maybe 10 minutes ... couldn't stand it any longer so I began my cleaning procedure. installing the brass brush on my pistol rod ... I removed the nipples and set them soaking in some dish soap and water ... then I shoved the bristle brush thru the barrel 5 times and also brushed the cylinder chambers with it as well. following another copious spray with the ballistol ... I installed the 35 cal jag on the rod and got to work with clean patch's/ after the usual time I had clean patch's and set about cleaning those nipples. everything clean and the action sprayed down [inside and out] with rem oil till it drips I wiped it all down and put it away.
SOOO ... now I have a new way to shoot my BP C&B revolvers ... no lube of any kind and just keep smiling as there is no Crisco and anything dripping from my elbo any more when I am shooting my favorite fire arms.
THANX STRAWHAT FOR A TREMENDOUS HINT THAT HAS IMPROVED MY FAVORITE SPORT FOR ME.