@@WilliamCollins-sh6lm The faster twist has better luck in causing the bullet to be more stable. If its rotational speed isn’t fast enough for it to become stable, accuracy is extremely poor. O.R.

@@Joe3pops I’m clueless on that one. Green River makes drop in for TC and some others, but the Browning is sort of special, especially with its hooked breech. Not sure who made that. You could see if Track of the wolf knows, but afraid most likely waste of time. O.R.

@@m.loughlin1915 Thanks. Have tried the “universal” red dot load in some rifles, but not hand guns. That would of course not be the same grains, but your suggestion, or some old manuals should help. I tried the cowboy short brass but bullets were tumbling, might have been me. I plan to give it a try. Thanks again for the suggestion. O.R.

@@Joe3pops Thanks Joe. These are such fine rifles that I thought other BP shooters that weren’t aware that Browning sold one would be interested. I bought mine used, if I had known more about BP rifles at that time, I’d have been talking to a banker. 😉 O.R.

@@clks1165 Hi. Had a delay in answering, had to locate my version which is a Pietta. It seems to work the same, and mine shows about a fifty thousand difference, so the arbor is short. Manufacturing probably goes this way to be certain the frame and barrel mate up at the bottom where the two pins are. Shouldn’t be a problem for this gun because it’s “just for looking at”. O.R.

@@taurushipointenthusiast1306 Good advice and the cheater made me smile. 😊 O.R.

@@andrewsutton7007 Thanks Andrew. Your question is a good one, and promotes quite a bit of speculation which I always enjoy. The danger of that is that folks can come up with a speculation or idea, and then for whatever reason (maybe pride) will then hang onto it like a puppy to a bone. So, I have found little information. I’m told (haven’t seen the instructions) that Colt used no wads or lube. My opinion is that wads became the norm a-lot because Elmer Keith described his loading method where he used them. Elmer was a well respected author and shooter. It can be found in his book “Sixguns”. As for lub, I don’t remember what publication I found that recommended it, probably some book on black powder loading. As for Josey, he probably didn’t use either when he practiced. When carrying, possibly something on the chambers to prevent moisture if there wasn’t a good seal between powder and ball. Revolvers probably weren’t shot and reloaded as many times in succession like today, therefore fouling buildup wasn’t an issue. I also speculate that the powder used didn’t build up fouling like modern does, therefore not affecting accuracy. I have circumstantial evidence for this but won’t go there now. I understand that paper cartridges were used for those that could afford them (probably not Wales), and probably no wads or lube. O.R.

@@oldranger3044 Thx = subcribed to your channel :) BTW - UK BP shooter...

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@@maxvauderk816 Thanks. O.R.

@@duigiud Not to difficult to do. I started with the mini grease gun from harbor freight. Amazon lubrimatic 30-800 looks about the same. On the harbor freight I removed the grease from the cartridge that came with it. The empty one got inserted and lube added. I have a selection of zerk fittings and used a 45 degree 1/4-28, take apart and remove spring and ball. I found some 3/16 tube that fit over the threads so when the grease fitting goes into the gun the tube slides into the chambers. Works really good when working. A bit messy on refilling. Also sometimes airlocks. Even Elon Musk has problems with first attempts. Maybe this helps, probably could do a video if there was interest. As with most lube, viscosity is key. Too stiff won’t work. O.R.

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@@nandb1860 Hi. Don’t have REM #10 handy, they’re outside and its -11F and going downhill. I do have #11’s they measure .170 outside at the opening. Alcan #12 are .178. The #11 Rems are a loose fit on my Pietta 58 REM, but tipping the cylinder upside down then stay on. The Alcans will drop off, so it appears that the #12 in this case is an actual 12. So, they will be noticeably larger than the 10 Remingtons. Hope this helps. O.R.

@@Jamesbull46 Glad you enjoy them. As I believe I’ve said before, we’re fortunate to be in a time when there is good availability of reproduction of these weapons. This allows almost anyone that is interested to own a weapon of history. My thanks to the companies and people that have made this happen. O.R.

@@daveyjoweaver6282 Thanks DavyJO, you have a good new year-stay warm&well. O.R.

Thanks. Here's a link to a video where I show what I did to add on to the front sights. There are other methods, I've tried several, not being a gunsmith it's far from perfect, but seems to work. O.R. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5jIZqloarOZmac

Actually have video on that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2WyqqmBn5ibfck That link might work, not too good at this computer stuff, didn't spent all my time there when I was younger. Of course, there weren't any then, but even so, I probably had too many things I wanted to do, like make rocket fuel, or mount a scope on my Mossberg 22. You can do a search on Lube for black powder revolvers. O.R.

@oldranger3044 Thank you sir.. You always give the details we are lookin for!

@@brianalbee4153 Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it. O.R.

@@carlrav5660 I pretty much stopped shooting the cap and ball guns for similar reasons. Tried the Elmer Keith method and I do believe that he got good results. I didn’t. I have ideas about why it worked for him, won’t go there now. Your mixture should be fine, but it needs to be soft enough to coat the barrel. Not just be blown out as a chunk like a wax bullet. Without the lube, a person might get the first cylinder (maybe two) to be pretty decent. Normally things get a lot worse after that. If one person like yourself can improve their accuracy, makes me feel great about making the video. I should add that since I have a good supply of felt, and that it’s less messy and just as fast or faster to use wads, if I could get the accuracy and eliminate flyers by using them, I’d change my handle to W.M. (Wad Man). O.R.

@oldranger3044 Thanks for the reply. "wad man" lol. hilarious. I can attest the homemade wads are convenient and stop any chain fire. However I'm looking for accuracy improvement. I might just purchase the bore butter for convenience and try that

@@carlrav5660 Yes, that has about the right consistency, especially in warmer weather, which the Old Ranger favors, just keep under 90. Wasn’t nearly as picky years ago. Most serious BP shooters feel keeping the fouling from building up and becoming hard is critical. Assuming that true, I don’t understand how the small amount of lube on the edge of the wad can help much. Maybe in the first inch, but after that, what purpose does the rest that’s not contacting the barrel do? Not much I’m thinking. O is still for old, you can guess the rest. O.W.

That's a home brew mixture. Crisco, beeswax, neatsfoot oil, and olive. Somewhere on my Chanel I think there is a video that does more detail. O.R.

Thanks, and you are so right about the sights. Pictures of old timers from the South with their "turkey" guns shows how they covered their rear sights with shades. It's also about lighting. I like to see light around my sights, my eye can center, but if there is marginal light, and the sight drifts, what little brain I have can't center when part of the front sight is lost. And then there's the issue of old eyes and is a person shooting paper, or actually in the woods. Often a setup for one does not work for the other. I remember putting the rear sight further up the barrel, as I remember my Uncle was farsighted. Great comment. O.R.

Thanks, I don't have the artistic ability. Can't draw a potato. I have a hard time with wood removal because my mind cannot visualize what to remove until it's too late. I read in one of the gun building books that it's better not to attempt to do the fancy stuff poorly, better not to do it. That music suits me fine. O.R.

Good that we both made it into the New Year. Ya, tried both CCI's and Rem's. Don't remember whose lock that was, but it wasn't Siler or L&R. Both those have a hammer fall like a ton of bricks. It was a cheap shot that seemed to work, since I'm not sure whose lock, I would have had to learn a new skill. I've made some springs that have more or less done the job, but never a main one. O.R.

@@oldranger3044 CCI's and Pyrodex are why "I Started" DIY black powder and caps. She's a hole puncher and good looker.

@@davefellhoelter1343 Saw part of your reply with name and the word Pyrodex. Was relieved upon opening that it wasn’t a suggestion to use it. I’m looking for someone with some kno3 or S or both that will trade for a couple lbs of it. Opened of course, but only a slight amount missing. There was a time when I thought it might be the magic pill for accuracy, maybe I just quit too soon. O.R.

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@@nigelkavanagh2048 Thanks, and yes, appreciate his relatives returning it. Possibly Lee had mentioned at one point that it was what he wanted. O.R.

@@453421abcdefg12345 Yes, thanks Chris. About the only interest he had in guns was for hunting. Owned a shotgun, savage 30-30 bolt, and a 30-06 Remington semiautomatic. Yes, I would have loved to help with shooting it. Better late than never. Been colder here than last winter, Highs about 10-15 F. No snow, so frost may reach China, looking forward to spring and sighting in a couple I’ve been building. O.R.

@@chipandrews2892 Neat. Have seen lots of positive about the Kimbers. I too will be checking out a Southern build I started last winter. Want to do a video on it, not that I’m much of a builder, but the hardware I copied from a gentleman that was copying southern hardware. He was selling his copies at Friendship. He’s gone now, but I would like to have others know about him and what he was doing. After attempting to copy what he made, I swiftly realized the metal working skill he had, and would have loved to know more about how he approached certain challenges. Thanks for your comment and enjoy your build and future shooting. O.R.

@@WileyHickok Agree. Something addictive, maybe it’s in the smoke. O.R

I think he counted as Young Ranger when he built it! But nevertheless that's a fine looking rifle and it doesn't shoot too badly either!

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Thanks, have one on cleaning the Walker cap and ball revolver, but nothing on rifles. I've tried different methods but lately I've removed the barrel. I'm not too afraid because I've built what I shoot, so I can remove the pins if I'm careful without damage to the stock. Most folks might not want to do that to their 3K+ rifle. That black residue will raise heck with the stock finish. Once the barrel is out (most of the Hawken styles it's easy) then there's less to worry about. Do a KZbin search on cleaning, probably lots out there. Thing is, you won't know if their system doesn't work until it's too late. O.R.