I have an 1860 Uberti 44cal pistol that I remember enjoying. I recently brought it out of the safe and began getting excited to shoot it. That’s where the fun stopped. I apparently wasn’t good at writing notes when I was shooting it and now I need help getting back on track.
1) I’ve seen where people load; powder, card/wad, lead ball and powder, ball, and wad. Which sequence is your preference?
2) What size wad to use. I have some I. 0.50” and 0.437” and I don’t remember which I used.
3) I have a strip of felt that was soaked in a mixture to lubricate it. I’m not sure the mixing ratio but I have Crisco and beeswax in the supply bucket. What ratio would you use of the beeswax and crisco to lubricate a wad?
4) The strip of presoaked felt is pretty stiff. Is there a way to revive it and be more playable or should I toss it and begin again with a fresh piece?
For now, I believe that will get me restarted.
Thanks in advance for your time and effort.