1858 Remington Cap & Ball

[@teufeldritch]

imo the Remington revolvers are some of the most beautiful pistols ever made

[@jumpkickman1993]

I have 2 myself

[@geralde1684]

"Shoots as fast as lightning but it loads a might slow"

[@leopierron2254]

I have one and I can load it quicker that a single action colt

[@svtirefire]

Mama said the pistol was the devil's right hand

[@nickybias]

Can get ya into trouble but can't get you out.

[@JWKirK-fr5cn]

@@leopierron2254 cause you have a second cylinder?

[@MM-qi5mk]

Johnny cash’s version is the best one in my opinion !

[@quintonyager7992]

Watching this years later and realizing it's 11 years old and still top quality. Mad respect for the cap and ball!

[@father_opan4358]

No kidding!

[@scourge4858]

Right?

[@AustinofEarth]

This was the first Hickok45 video I ever watched, I was going through a black powder phase. I've since watched every video, love this guy.

[@jerrybradley6828]

AustinofEarth Trust me you need to save your cartridge ammo and shoot black powder. "They"(govt.) will ban lead ammo and/or a whole class(es) of ammo calibers they deem "for military/police use only". You may say if they ban lead how will I shoot black powder? You can buy a hundred pounds or more of it at around $2.50,and that will be much cheaper than 50 rounds of post ban ammo on gun scalp sites. If you had to you could use tin and bismuth to cast into balls. They both are low melt temp,however more expensive,but after a lead ban on cartridge ammo and/or caliber ban(s) it will still be cheaper than any panic buy ammo. To save money on black powder shooting at the least you must make your own round balls and that is the most easy one. Next to save even more is to make your own powder. To save even more is to use flintlocks(use real black powder only for flintlocks) and buy flint from non gun stores(like rock collecting stores) and shape&sharping them. I bet many of you forget Obama's boy John Kerry on behalf of the USA signed the UN small arms treaty and they WILL come for your guns in the future.

[@Hercules1-v9m]

Where the hell are you getting 100lbs of lead for $2.50? Just 1lb of lead goes for about $12.00 where I live. (Indiana)

[@danielboydcooper6850]

you can try your local auto scrap yard, the wheel weights are lead. you'll need a smelt and a .451 mold too.

[@Hercules1-v9m]

I will look into that. Appreciate the advice. I got a Uberti Walker that gets hungry.

[@danielboydcooper6850]

Original American good luck brother, and stay safe!

[@CrazyCanuck129]

"You can't get that with a glock" - The exact reason I'm a black powder man lol. Thanks for the vids.

[@HotCuppaCoffee]

I hate to disagree with Hickok, (because I respect him,) but during the Civil War, the 1858 Remington, though clearly superior to the 1860 Colt Army in every way that mattered, was not issued in great numbers due to Col. Colt's influence with the Army Ordinance Board. It seems that Col. Colt was very chummy with the Officers in charge, and he was selling his revolvers to the Army at a considerable profit. Remington could beat Colt's price, with a better pistol, but the Ordinance Board just seemed "uninterested". Of course, the troops in the field knew the Remington was better, and many officers purchased them as their personal weapon, but try as he might, the Ordinance Board kept stonewalling Remington. The story goes, that in desperation, Remington arranged an appointment with Pres. Lincoln, offering him a live demonstration of his pistol verses the Colt. Lincoln was quite impressed by both the pistol and the man, and it's said he later had word with the General in charge of the Ordinance Board, and rather pointedly _suggested_ that the Board might wish to reconsider adopting the 1858 Remington pistol. Oddly enough, the Army Ordinance Board suddenly had second thoughts, and the US Army began purchasing the 1858 Remington as a standard issue sidearm.

[@HotCuppaCoffee]

talon55130 - I'm not familiar with the Spencer story, though the Spencer Repeating Carbines were issued in some numbers, and with notable success, to Union cavalry, in the last couple of years of the war. As to the *Colt vs. Remington* procurement story, the gist of it seems to be pretty well documented. And I wouldn't be surprised to learn that something similar occurred with the Spencer Repeating Rifle/Carbine. I would also note, that generally, the US Army, (like most,) tended to be rather resistant to adopting new weapons. However, the *Colt vs. Remington* story was more one of insider corruption and price-gouging, rather than the relative merits of either weapon.

[@Th3Sabator45]

also the colt factory burning/exploding, damaging many of the facotry part was also a benefactor to Remington popping up more in the battlefield

[@makeamericagreatagain254]

Actually, despite the colts larger numbers, as another comment mentione, it was used to a great length, due to a colt factory burning down.

[@kathryntruscott6351]

The same old story.... In more modern times it was a similar political influence that cause the US to adopt the M14, when the troops testing possible rifles much preferred the FN FAL, a superior rifle in every way. Same deal with the 7.62 cartridge, everyone except the USA wanted a specially designed round (I believe it was a 7mm) which was ballistically superior, but that one influential US general wanted an American cartridge for the Nato countries and he got his way, so the FN was converted to 7.52 x 51... Politics beats engineering....

[@Khorne_of_the_Hill]

Everything I've ever read indicates that the Remington was more expensive by a pretty decent margin

[@mrb692]

"This might be an exercise in futility. Oh, lets see, wonder where to hold..." *BOOM* ... *ping* "Woo hoo!" That's awesomeness right there.

[@randydonk1689]

been shooting these things for over 40 years, I have just 2 words for you, .. Baby Wipes ... solves the hand and Gun mess in seconds, in the field the single foil wrapped units in a pocket

[@allielikesgiraffes6396]

windex with ammonia D works perfect for cleaning all blackpowder up! remove cylinder and spray it and barrel down wipe off and reload ! takes all of a minute !

[@RebelOutlaw97]

When I shoot black powder, whether it's metallic cartridges or in muzzle loaders, I use a solution that is commonly referred to as "Panther Piss" among black powder shooters. You make it by mixing RV Anti-Freeze, Murphy's Oil Soap, and High Proof Rubbing Alcohol. It is , or at least used to be, the most popular black powder cleaning solvent among black powder competition shooters. An old friend of mine, who is a veteran competition black powder shooter (and a champion at that, holding several records here in Oklahoma that remain unbroken) taught me to make this when I first got into shooting black powder. I've compared it to a lot of store bought solvents like Hoppes No. 9 and am pretty well convinced that Panther Piss is the best for cleaning black powder.

[@davidignatiusbalestreri1737]

Remington Wipes work well on the outside and the cylinder pin. I use Pyrodex or 777

[@alanpeterson6224]

Brenda: I just use boiling water, put my hands in it too. Painful, but cheaper than Windex.

[@gitgeezer]

Been using baby wipes for years! Learned about it in the late 80's!

[@Jermster_91]

Imagine having to reload that pistol during a battle in the American Civil War.

[@HairyFish45]

Some soldiers carried multiple revolvers on them, so they wouldn't have to reload.

[@jonathanthegunslinger6263]

pale rider

[@rmiller390]

You can actually get extra cylinders for them for around $30, preload them, and swap them out in under 30 seconds. That's part of what makes them highly preferable to the Colt 1860 imo.

[@RyanIdlett]

yeah that's why I prefer this one since it loads WAY faster than a 1860 colt

[@RyanIdlett]

yeah that's why I prefer this one since it loads WAY faster than a 1860 colt

[@jimg691]

Great video, I would only add that they weren't loaded that way during the Civil War unless the issued, pre made paper cartridges were not available. The military paper cartridges used a conical bullet in a paper cartridge with the correct black power charge. The conical had a grease ring near the base with sealed the chamber and made loading and reloading much easier and faster and prevented chain firing from that end, also the correct size tight fitting percussion caps prevented it from happening at the rear of the cylinder. Smearing the cylinders makes a real mess and can be avoided if a slightly oversized tight fitting ball or bullet is used, It should shear a tiny but visible ring of lead when rammed into the cylinder. Thanks for all the really great videos you make, they have given me many hours of enjoyment, I almost feel like I'm there having all that fun, please keep making more. Jim

[@hickok45]

@northanc, Could be, but the grease is as much for bullet lube, too, I think, to keep the powder residue soft in the barrel. Black powder can cake up and harden like cement in a gun barrel pretty quickly if it's not cleaned or there's not enough lube.

[@buickkkkkk1]

Magazine capacity has increased right along with the world population I find this ironic.

[@kevinjohnston6300]

Sotallytober yeah never thought bout it that way

[@ballparkburgers5799]

No it is ironic because we are making more people BUT we are also making more efficient ways to kill people. Talk about embarrassment...

[@disciplinarydisability9108]

@Lucid999 456 It's ironic, because we're developing more efficient means of killing people, yet we're growing faster and faster in population numbers, despite this.

[@mottee]

"You can't get that with a Glock." How true. I love my G17 but I love my C&B revolvers even more.

[@bigmackium8844]

Cock and ball revolver

[@poisonousbadge126]

@@bigmackium8844 yes

[@hickok45]

@mattybock No experience with the conversion cylinders. The 1858 Remington is actually a less problematic design but I like the feel of the Colt. I don't think anybody in this country makes any replicas of these things.

[@robertallen4627]

Like many things, there's more than one correct way to load & shoot these things. I only have single action revolvers, and since getting a Pietta-made 1858 Remington, I've started using it for 90% of my shooting, and I use a different "recipe" than Hickok45. First is the cylinder pin. I rub mine down with lithium grease. You can get it at any auto parts store. This acts as a barrier to keep the powder fouling out of the cylinder pin bore, and lets the cylinder continue to turn freely shot after shot. Second is the powder. I don't shoot real black powder any more. Many of the subs make less fouling that the real block powder. My preference is American Pioneer, but you ask five BP shooters for a recommendation, and you'll get five answers. Instead of putting grease on top of the bullet, I use the wonder wads Hickok45 between the bullet and powder. The main thing is for the wad to swab down the sides of the bore, cleaning off the loose powder and preventing chainfire. They make reloading much quicker, and much cleaner than using an over-ball lube. 25 grains of black powder is a nice, light target load that is very accurate and produces low recoil. For higher power, you can always up the powder charge. My other suggestion is never to dry-fire the gun without a percussion cap on the nipple. BP revolvers have a heavy main spring, and the hammer can deform the nipple without a cap to cushion it. Again, I am not saying this is the "Only" way to load one of these. Many people have found many other loads that work just as well. This one happens to be my preferred formula, and one I can get excellent results with, still have a cylinder that turns without loading up with powder, and the 100th bullet will be as easy to seat in the bore as the first. That being said, part of the fun of these guns is experimenting with different powders & subs, charges, and lubes, and finding what you think is best. My 1858 Remington clone has become my new favorite gun, and I shoot it more than I do my Uberti Cattleman in .45 Colt. It's that much fun!

[@robertallen4627]

Thanks, Talon. I'll look for that and try it.

[@kennethhigdon1159]

I use frog lube on my pietta. it makes cleaning much easier

[@CapnSchep]

+Robert Allen My 58 Remmy is my favourite, but I've dry fired all of them thousands of times with no ill effects .. They actually hold the caps on very good ...!! I shoot with 30 to 40 grain loads of triple 777 and the accuracy is excellent, I use lithium grease on the cylinder pin as well, awesome gun ...!!

[@rubykaufman5361]

Long live the Black Powder Tradition. I own the Ubirty 1858 (Black Rock model) I Have plenty of modern firearms but these have a charm all there own and if not for them we would not have 1911's or Glock's, Needless to say i love all firearms equally as much, just bought a Mosin and it's a cool old gun especially for the money! Hickok45 keeps me coming back for more - Great job as always, Thanks Hickok45.

[@hickok45]

@x2mike2x , Yeah, I've got to figure out why it was locking up on me first. I might ruin my image, if I have one, when I throw the entire gun at the 80 yard gong!!

[@b1laxson]

Thanks again. Doing some writing/gaming with friends and wanting to research the era. In this case we are unlikely to ever get our hands on one. Watching you and how you step through various functions is an excellent presentation for us.

[@BakaHULK]

If I had one of those, I'd shoot it every weekend. It's a great revolver. Even though it's a tad messy and time consuming to load, it's still an awesome piece of engineering and worth every bit of your attention.

[@hickok45]

@Rachen30 , Yep, as I understand, the .22 rimfire was around in the late 1850s, too, and was carried by some Civil War soldiers.

[@natomasboy]

As reloader, how can you not appreciate this gun! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@masivatak]

Thank you very much sir. That was really neat (no pun intended) to see from fired to loaded to fired again. My respect for those who used these arms in battle has hit an all time high. Life is good!

[@chrisstrobel3439]

I have a Cimarron 1858 and run it with the 45LC cartridge conversion cylinders you can get at Taylors & Co. I personally think the 58's are beautiful guns aesthetic wise.

[@Prowbar]

Chris Strobel they definitely are. The larger brother, the 1875, is beautiful aswell.

[@rbilzing]

Thanx for the tip on cylinder swaps, as I was looking for just that info. Mine is the "Buffalo Hunter" model with the 12 inch barrel and a Henry detachable shoulder stock.

[@metalbynumber]

It's as addictive as it is a hobby! Glad you enjoy it! I've been wanting to get my license to carry for a long time now. I would love to own a black powder revolver.

[@roberthuffman5701]

Great job. Just bought one of these. Thanks for showing.

[@hickok45]

@newhuskytwenty , Yeah, probably something like a .44 special. Plus, the soft lead actually flattens out more easily. I've read that the Navy Colt (.36 caliber) was a lot more effective as a self defense round than people would expect, mainly because of the soft lead ball. It seemed to work well with Wild Bill, my namesake! :-)

[@crazyhorse7045]

We are due for another cap and ball video..... 1860 Army!!!

[@wutangclams3203]

1860 Army with paper cartridges!

[@1994CPK]

+Wutang Clams hell yeah!

[@RyanIdlett]

yeah!! take them rebs out with it!!! (this is a joke)

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

I watch your videos over and over; it's like chatting down the pub with a mate!! Thanks mate!!

[@ksingleton101]

Having fun for a minimal price it just what I'm looking for right now. Also having a weapon made (replicate) of a gun 100 years before I was born also has a drawl for me (born 1958). Thanks for sharing, hope to make up my mind on which manufacture to go with in the next few months.

[@mdmediadeveloper]

Best video I've seen yet discussing and displaying this particular firearm. Well done.

[@nicholasramsey1988]

Thank you I have one coming in the mail soon. I noticed when I ordered it that they have conversion cylinders that take black powder cowboy shells in 45 long colt. I would love to know more about these and how they function in these pistols. I shot my buddies black powder revolver at the range and had such a good time that I had to get one all the smoke and flame is much more dramatic than my modern pistols. Got to love the nostalgia of it all.

[@hickok45]

@tengin1990 , I like the feel of the Colt, but the Remington seems to be more problem-free for me.

[@marleymarl7960]

I learn so much from watching your videos. thanks for these

[@InfinityS60]

props to the people who reloaded these under pressure... amazing, great video

[@IceBreaker.22]

Love your vids, i mostly got my first cap and ball cause of you! I m from Belgium and it s the only kind of gun we can get witout license. Peace

[@hickok45]

@christlubas , No, I've never owned a conversion gun. I've been tempted on some of the Uberti conversions.

[@hickok45]

Yeah, I was not planning to. I didn't want to waste those "valuable" six shots in dirt. The thing shoots amazingly well, though, once you finally get it loaded. :-)

[@Marcus-xl9kr]

I recently ordered one of these with an extra cap and ball cylinder, and it arrived today! Cleaned all the factory crude off of it, and it looks and feels so nice! So excited to take it to the range!

[@ReonMagnum]

Remington 1858 New Army: Clint Eastwood's main revolver in Pale Rider. You can see him swapping cylinders in the last shootout.

[@charliep2059]

That was a 1858 New Army - but it used cylinders converted to cartridges. When he changes the cylinder in that final scene you can see the cartridges. I think a lot of the cap and ball revolvers were converted to use cartridges after 1870. Conversion worked well with the 1858 because the cylinder was easy to swap out - compared to the old Colts.That scene recently sparked my interest in the Remington New Army - I may buy one - just for fun.

[@ReonMagnum]

CharlieP In Clint Eastwood's westerns that pre-date 1873, many of the characters are seen using converted cap-and-ball revolvers. Most likely for convenience, so they can portray the correct guns of that era, and still use blanks. The New Army was probably the fastest reloading revolver in the Old West era, even faster than the S&W Schofield (no speeloaders back then).

[@housebaelishgaming]

I'm disappointed by all these pale rider comments IT WAS ANGEL EYES GUN FIRST IN THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY

[@housebaelishgaming]

@@AZTLANSOLDIER13 Pale Rider came out in the 1980s whereas The Good the Bad and the Ugly came out in 1967 therefore Angel Eyes carried the revolver first yet I don't see anyone mentioning that fact however they will mention the fact that Clint held it in Pale Rider it just bugs me yes I'm a bigger fan boy angel eyes than I am of the man with no name but I believe it pays respect to Angel Eyes that we recognize the fact he carried it first

[@metalbynumber]

Thats is awesome! I love the Civil War era and the firearms from back then! I never knew that was the charging rod for the ball! I just thought it was a lever to release the cylinder! Learn something from your videos everyday, hickok45!

[@ekajeht8799]

If you use the right size ball you do not need the lube. The org. cap ball revolvers manufactures never mentioned lube when loading. To prevent chain fires NEVER FIRE THE REVOLVER WITH UN CAPPED NIPPLES WITH CHARGED CHAMBERS! Most chain fires are from the cross over flash on the back of the cylinder with either loose fitting caps or the absence of caps on a charged chamber..

[@kathryntruscott6351]

I disagree... I have fired many thousands of rounds with 6 loaded and 5 capped in Western shoots. I have never had a chain fire, not ever..... Chain fires happen at the other end, usually the result of an out-of round chamber leaving a small gap at one point around the ball. A wad or grease will close that to any cylinder gap flash. On getting a new cap'n' ball revolver I always do two things. The first is to measure the chambers, and the groove diameter of the barrel. Usually the chambers are a bit tight. I then ream the chambers to .001" larger than the groove size. That alone can halve your group size, and eliminate chain fires with or without lube. Use a projectile that is a couple of thou bigger than the chamber mouths just to make doubly sure of a good seal. Happily my recent re-arming with 1858's after a period without shooting revealed that both pistols and the matching carbine all had identical groove diameters, so all the cylinders are all reamed to the same size, giving complete interchangeability of cylinders.... handy. The timing of the pistols was a bit off, one was worse than the other by about 2 degrees but that was easily corrected. They are really silky now, and have wonderful 2 and a half pound triggers with a 'glass rod' break. For mass produced replicas, they are amazing... I have shot originals in first class condition, and they are no better, in fact in some ways not as good. That's modern CNC machinery for you.... Hope your Remingtons are still performing for you.... :-)

[@WickdPerfekT]

@@kathryntruscott6351 where can I go to learn more info like this?

[@mannys9130]

You need lube, whether it's a lubed wad behind the properly sized ball or a plug of lube in front of the ball like Hickok45 shows here. The lube keeps the fouling soft. Sealing the front is a secondary function. Chain fires are easily prevented by both tight fitting caps that are fully seated, and balls that are .00" or .002" larger than the cylinder throat. The cylinder will shave the edges of the ball so that it fits perfectly into the chamber. If you don't have a small ring of lead left at the chamber throat, the ball is too small.

[@jaycousland9835]

ekajeht ,thanks,good to know as I've had many chain fires,even with a Crisco,butter,or mixed beeswax topping.Usually 2 shots,but once had 5 go off! With my stainless 1858,the smoother nipples don't hold on to the #11'a as well,and it's been suggested to either crimp the open end(yikes!),or go to a #10 cap.

[@hickok45]

That's not been MY experience lately. Hardly anybody carries it, although there are a few who do. The storage requirements are so stiff that it's just too much trouble for most popular retailers to fool with. I order it online or get it at Dixie Gun Works.

[@TheDaverob123]

Really been digging your videos, But I can probably say this is probably one of my favorites along with your flintlock. Amazing guns, might have to try and get one myself.

[@hickok45]

@kinchion , You could dry it out, but you couldn't completely clean it. At least I can't imagine how it would work that well.

[@graniewpike4849]

It one of the few fun which is be left in Poland. Here not so easy to get permit for metallic cartridge amo gun especially firearm. Little more easy to hunting Gun But for this firearm - no permit - because it is black powder and this is replica from 19 Century. And it is even legal to carry this loaded on the street. But now modern gun for people. How stupid that is:)? Any way Hickok 45 - You are the most positive guy with the gun on You tube. "See how dirty that baby is now " :) Life is good and would be even more good if one visit on the shooting range with borrowed gun would not cost me 30 dollars ;p So, i think I will get this "dirty baby" :).

[@Szela512]

Granie w piłkę łatwo jest zdobyć pozwolenie w Polsce, trzeba kilka stówek i 2 miesiace... no i nie byc karanym. Jak Cię złapią na mieście z glockiem to powiesz, że idziesz na strzelnicę i Cię puszczą. Tzn ogolnie jest troche procedur bez sensownych, ale jest to jak najbardziej mozliwe i nie jest to duzy problem.

[@davidignatiusbalestreri1737]

We used to be able to get these shipped to our front door. Now they are FFL. BATF got wind of the conversion cylinders and deemed them to easy to convert to modern ammo. At least that what I read from a dealer selling a Ruger Old Army on Gun Broker.

[@coopmanification]

"shoots as fast as lightning but it loads a might slow"

[@JoeKurr5]

@@davidignatiusbalestreri1737 in my state they’re still not firearms, shipped straight to my door

[@Bonafide-tard]

@@JoeKurr5 in my state it all depends on the dealer, some will only do it if you’re 21 and will background check you and others will just sell it to you without paperwork

[@rjhyden]

Hats off to you , Greg. I`m history buff too, but have never seen the loading of one these pistols from start to finish. I was tempted to buy one those Remingtons back in the ninties, but never got around to it, and now I see why I never made that move. I just didn`t know enough about their operation. Thanks for your great videos. you have helped reawaken my interest in shooting. I rarely miss a weekend. Also getting poor from buying so many new ones. :)

[@JoanieKennedy]

With a 240 gr bullet 35 gr of 777 it makes a dandy hunting pistol the 1858 Rem

[@PN1296]

Joanie Kennedy ive3seen your videos. the ruger old army. you know your revolvers. god bless

[@mannyfox8089]

Now that does sound rather sublime - or as you put it, dandy 😉

[@notoco1199]

Hi. In Poland between black gun powder and a bullet we put semolina cheap and works realy well. The grease help to disolve and soften that black powder ash so next shot have easier way some people put grease under the bullet on semolina:) I am usually loading the cartridge on the table much easier. In Poland there is very strict law about firearm...not easy to get license..you need to have a very good reason to get one...but there is exception : black powder guns. Since 2011 when law was launched 34milion nation bought 500k peaces of black powder guns. Great video very informative Thank you!

[@hoy-ehh6876]

This is how I learned to load mine as well. I was was surprised to see the grease loaded after the ball

[@1969CampEvans]

One hand hold and a hit on the gong !

[@lapisdust]

Best video of BP revolver operation on the internet or the universe. Once again, Hickok45 does what he does best!

[@johnstacy7902]

shoots as fast as lighting but, it loads a mite slow...

[@BrokeDownDan]

John Stacy "mamma said the pistol is the devils right hand"...great song lol

[@ivanrakic6604]

+daniel Poindexter Never heared that song before. After your coment i went on youtube to find it, a great song . Thank you my friend.

[@KWatson1984]

That line refers to the "cap and ball Colt"... the Remington could be reloaded with spare pre-loaded cylinder almost as fast as a modern revolver.

[@jmiles1960]

Great video! My father gave me a Remington 1858 reproduction pistol. I am looking forward to firing it. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@dickthebutcher5804]

every new shooter should learn cap and ball.simplify simplify simplify

[@johnratican3824]

Seems primitive by our standards today but remember the time it came out. Most firearms were single shot muzzleloaders requiring a lengthy procedure to reload after every single shot. By contrast a handgun that fired six times just by cocking the hammer and pulling the trigger was a real innovation.

[@dahondaguy]

, i have a navy .44 but i bought the 58 army because they are far more accurate than the open framed navy revolver. and much easier to change preloaded cylinders

[@adamm1284]

I've fired my 1858 Remington just over 1000 times with various loads. It is my most reliable firearm in the fact everytime I've pulled the trigger it has gone off. My maverick 88 comes in 2nd with 2 shell not going off. I use #10 Remington caps and .457 balls. It's so versatile, I load It with salt for wasp nests and flys to bbs and airsoft. I will also cc it and it rides with me in the truck. For $200 this platform is hard to beat. Plus my favorite line at the gun store can be used "I want to give you cash for this firearm and I don't want to fill out any paper work." I bought mine at cabelas and I didn't even show my id, they also let me walk around the store with it in the box.

[@SeanTaco]

Hey hickok im sure you get this all the time. But ever consider doing a Black Powder revolver cleaning vid?

[@89Harry89]

+SeanTaco :D I´ve just ordered one Armi San Marco Remington 1858 today, and cleaning will be my nightmare for a really long time :D

[@mitchellnorman3]

I always pull the grips off quick, put it in the sink, boil a tea kettle of water and wash it down. Boiling water will wash it off and evaporate and dry off right away. Run a brush down the bore quick, wipe it down with some gun oil and put r away

[@tankmalone9845]

Awesome firearm videos very informative glad you and some of these other guys are on here you really do a public service in my opinion thank you

[@pennyghost]

OMG. I got up and washed my hands after this.

[@8StringKeith]

hickok45- Great Video!!!! Thank you so much. My Dad and I started into black powder last year and got bit by the bug. I started on the 1851 Colt Navy and just got an 1858 New Army Texas (brass framed Remington). Like you, I only use black powder. There are lot's of folks who swear by the substitutes but I don't trust the charges. Thank you again for the video..... Warm regards, 8StringKeith

[@pwnyou2295]

Just bought one from Cabela's, can't wait to clean it and fire it.

[@pwnyou2295]

Update: I took it out to the range and had a blast (pun intended) with it. Used .454 balls, #10 caps, Pyrodex pellets, and Ox-Yoke wads between the powder and ball. I whipped up a few paper cartridges and will test them out soon.

[@rocco3686]

pwnyou2295 how much was it?

[@hickok45]

@Mauser2012 , It's a big gong, cut it's about 80 yards.

[@jsrl77]

Ramming those round ball's in there seem so pleasent

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

I'm glad you did this Hickok. I've got that out of my system now. :))

[@MiKEY_TARANTiNO]

Cullen Bohanan brought me

[@DEATH-bt8hy]

Mike42017 he also used a colt 1860 army in season 1 and 2

[@shawndegonia5337]

DEATH 666 actually he used a what was supposed to be a Griswold which was a southern manufactured revolver of the war but I guess they didn't want to buy an actual Gris reproduction so they used an 1851

[@DEATH-bt8hy]

Shawn DeGonia it was a colt 1860 army revolver I have watched the program over 23 times so that I could see what gun it was and I know that I am right

[@hickok45]

@gojira1968 , You know, truthfully, I"ve had some trouble with Uberti percussion revolvers, too, and I don't even shoot them that often. I've yet to have any problems with my Uberti 1873 rifle, though, and I've shot it a great deal.

[@videojames290]

I smell cap

[@michaelbrom1904]

Go ahead and get one, I have more fun shooting those than any other firearm. It is not nearly as messy as he makes it out to be. The felt wads are the way to go. And I have read that the 1858 Remington had the same basic ballistics as the .45 acp. I also have a Kentucky .50 cal pistol and love it, at close range it has the power.

[@lifeandThings]

I know this video is old (I'm binge watching some h45 videos starting from the very first). That was a fun video. Definitely a pain in the butt to load, but interesting nonetheless. Thanks for sharing h45. 🔫 P e a c e 🔫

[@hickok45]

@agentspinnaker , Usually at Dixie Gun Works in Tennessee. I think most people use FFFG powder in percussion revolvers.

[@JustinLaFleur1990]

I use bacon grease in mine, much more manly.

[@chrisparsons1096]

+Rashasandine and tasty

[@daltonjones4712]

Mmmmm that smell lmfao

[@kevinjohnston6300]

I'm buying my 58 Remington pietta but getting it this weekend I already have the long and short 51 confederate navy by pietta great guns love them both. Good thing bout the rem is there's no wedge to lose.

[@Shamrockrancher]

I'm disappointed your hat isn't black. Good guys wear white. ;-)

[@piotrscibor1257]

I have a great experience with Pedersoli S.349 Remington Pattern replica. My record one time shooting was 240 shots in less than 4 hours with two cylinders (20 loads per cylinder). No glitches at all. Continuous and smooth operation of all mechanical parts all the time using home made grease and bullets. It is important to use good caps like RWS 1075 or even RWS 1075 plus with an extra charge. I had some problems with these standard in last hour of shooting as they had some problems to get the spark through the nipple to the powder but when changed to the stronger ones problem was fixed. One more important thing is to always remember to load wads or other spacer (I use semolina) between the powder and bullet to make the bullet as close to the exit of cylinder and entry to the barrel as possible (its easier with semolina porridge). I went from 24 to 18 and stopped at a tiny load of just 10 gains of 3F powder to get the best results like less than 5cm (2 inches) group size on the target at 25m (82ft).

[@TheFirearmEnthusiast]

Love those old cap and ball guns. Great job Hickok!

[@mrbilejo]

Been shooting BP since before 1960. With Rems I carry additional cylinders. Also, loading can be simplified and is much faster with powder pellets, a wad, then the ball and finally a capper. I do not use a lube over the ball, The wad seems to perform fine for me, reducing fouling. I make my own and lube them with a combo of melted wax and crisco and then when dried I punch them out of heavy felt. . Proper size balls seem to prevent chain fires. Need to shave a small lead ring when forcing the ball into the cylinder. I use a .454 with the italian repos and a .457 with Rugers. When going to the woods I do seal the ball by using wax over it, and the cap as well, to prevent any moisture from entering the cylinder. So even in the rain I have not experienced misfires. I shy away from the 1851's and 1860's for the lack of a backstrap.

[@hickok45]

@andros800 , I haven't ordered any for a few years, but I used to order it by the case from Maine Powder House. I'd usually split a case with somebody.

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

For anyone wondering, it's not necessary to "cowboy load" an 1858 for safety. You can rest the hammer between chambers so no risk of misfire

[@psychoklown66]

Awesome video. I love learning about the older firearms.

[@josephbach1]

Cameras were so much better back then smoothing filter already implemented.

[@BogeyTheBear]

The past is a great skin conditioner.

[@Kingrobledojr]

this is the same revolver my native grandfather had and my dad had I LOVE Remington revolvers

[@demun42]

Once again your video helped in a purchase of a Pedursoli Remmington replica of a Sheriff 1858 Army .36 cal. Never shot black powder before. Watching this video makes look fun. Looking forward to it.

[@quangleuc5142]

ya, i agree it's a piece of history, a soldier at that time came to the battle field with one single firearm and combat knives, machetes or axes. That is exactly what we need to respect

[@CalaisRider]

Great stuff as usual. Very informative, imagine the time it would take to load this sucker when the war was raging around you. The mind boggles - we are oh so spoilt now days.

[@steinderbush]

Hickok 45 you have the most interesting video's on the U- tube . I love them very much ,they are very educationel, you can explane things in a very easy way .Great!! go on like this, God bless you !, Jack.

[@hickok45]

@xxrobloxiaxx , Yes, in the late 1850's, even prior to the Civil War, I believe.

[@BikePackingPleb]

huge fan og hickock45 for atleast a decade, ive been looking at these neat ole blackpowder pistols and 480p is wild Please do this video over with the new equipment

[@twinoaks8844]

I have never missed a video! I love the 1858 by the way! Big fun! I recommend #10 Caps however Hickok. #11 caps seem to fall off unless you pinch them.

[@biancaramirez5788]

I've fired many firearms. My favorites are as follows... 3030 winchester lever action, 50 cal desert eagle, marlin 22 and colt open top 44 in brass. I honestly love the brass and wood visual effect. Hell with modern weapons. I am in love with historical guns. I've got 4 colt open tops. Two 36 and 2 44 cals, as well as a side by side coach, 2 50 cal muzzleloader rifles and now my first Remington replica. I'm sorry but I'm not going back to regular guns.

[@NoiseMostBeautiful]

Loved it! I have a hawken style rifle in .54 that is a fine hunting implement. I can load 80grains and shoot roundball thru it, about three rounds in the same hole at 100yds...and put a minie slug in there with about 100grains powder and take large game with it. It's got a 32" heavy octagon bbl and a good old brass fin front sight...that's all ya need pardner. :-) Thanks for the trouble, I love seeing black powder arms being fired. Take care hickok. Life IS good.

[@hickok45]

@maddymann8, I think I point that out in the video.

[@Thetubeman674]

im 11 and i could watch this stuff all day long

[@LinusManning]

I got one of these for my girlfriend for Christmas but in a cartridge conversion. I also recently learned that her cousin was one of your favorite students.

[@mannyfox8089]

Hitting the gong twice in a row!! Hickok is a legend!!!

[@Cmoth040]

There were cartridge conversions for these guns and others like the 1860 models. I thoroughly enjoy my 1858 reproduction made by CSA. Solid pistol and a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. The cylinder notch between the caps is a nice feature allowing safe carry of a fully loaded (6 round) cylinder. If you ever handle one of these side by side with an 1873 Colt, you will immediately see why the balance of the Colt and it's comparatively lighter action was such a quantum leap forward in design.

[@FanatikkMtW]

The black powder and smoke is history, civil war and wild western, great test and movie.

[@Navyguy0023]

LOL dang those are big hands..... Excellent video as always! Thank you for your time!

[@Sir_Stalwart]

You've gotta love the Hickok range routine: "Let's shoot that target... *BANG* He he he... *BANG* he he he... *BANG* he he he...

[@DuckingAround58]

Just got a 1858 over Christmas I've been shooting my whole life but have never tried black powder before. Thanks for posting its nice to be able to watch the loading steps

[@keithbaldwin1236]

Thanks for getting your hands dirty! That was cool!