Loading and Firing Cap and Ball Revolvers

[@M8Military]

Pauls outfit, mustache and camera really make this feel like a VHS from the 80's

[@foxsquirrel3038]

Can you bring the Mustache back? LoL

[@factstraight]

But then Paul Harrell would have to go back to using a shoulder holster. 🤪

[@r6984]

Bring back the stache

[@John-wo8um]

I thought it was soot from from the black powder at first, that's why I clicked on the video 🤣🤣🤣

[@shakurvariawa8315]

only if he brings back the camera too

[@Hjerte_Verke]

For that he needs solidarity--you too must grow your own 70s Porn Star 'stache. Unity!

[@andrewmohs4734]

Mr. Harrel, thank you for making such an amazing tutorial. I picked up my first black powder pistol and its a Ruger Old Army just like yours. Now I know how to safely load it and share that with my kids. Thank you for all the knowledge you've shared over the years and will continue to be shared after you leave us. Thank you. I'll deeply miss you.

[@J-ayJ]

While I'm sure the comment is greatly heartfelt and appreciated by Mr. Harrell on his receiving end- I can imagine being spoken to in the past tense and/or as if to reassure him that in your mind he's for certain a goner, possibly hurts somewhere in some way. I can't and couldn't ever speak on his behalf or for anyone else of course- and please forgive me if I'm in the wrong for just feeling the way I do about this sort of thing; but I imagine that even for such an outstanding gentleman of integity like he, with a likeability and strength about his character of men amongst men- even as tough and level-headed with wisdom and great deal of understanding as he is, I can imagine there's the possibility it may not feel very good to read comments posted from viewers such as this one. Reminding him that you're fully prepared and confident that he's on his way out at any time now. The man's still here and breathing, he's a man and Marine amongst so many other truly great things- and I don't doubt that he holds within him the spirit of a fighter. Though the severity or greatness of any situation or thing in all walks of life can be accepted and known by logically thinking minds- a logical way of thinking most could agree would be those of a rational and healthy mindset. To go along with this however- and as hokey as it may sound, there's also a good and rational "heartset" to be had. There can always be hope. Not to be in the slightest over wishfully thinking and living in my own world of wishy-washy routines, or anything at all like that about myself; so please don't get me wrong, but as long as this thing we know as hope is present from our very hearts, this in turn projects outward from any degree or another of our faith from just that. To of which from my own experiences in life, these I know hold great power that can often be vastly underrated by us all in this wild, wild, universe of ours that we're so incapable of beginning to understand... Among so many others out here- Paul's brothers and sisters, his fellow Marines & Sailors, are praying to God each day and night for an ease to the weight he's been carrying to come off his shoulders and be gone from what he's been having to go through. For him remaining here for a longer time in this world, fully recovered and restored as himself just as he always were. We're asking most importantly that if it may be a possibility in and of his will, that he may let Paul stay here with us for some time longer with just an additional number to those of his "long winded anecdotes" 😉. To hell with that dillema he's been fighting with. We're rooting for ya Paul!

[@andrewmohs4734]

@@J-ayJ I get that sentiment but Paul himself, in his latest interviews, has acknowledged himself that his time is short and he knows it. Of course we all hope amd pray he can recover. I'm just leaving him message acknowledging that his work will have lasting impacts. "Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back." - Marcus A.

[@joehosier6187]

Just bought my first cap and ball revolver. Of course i have to go to my favorite instructor for iteration and review. Thanks for all your years of service Paul.

[@jalan8171]

In Elmer Keith's masterwork SIXGUNS, there is an entire chapter dedicated to C&B revolvers. Although Elmer grew up in the cartridge era, he was trained and used Cap & Ball guns using blackpowder. He extolled those guns as being very good firearms, just slower to reload and a bit more messy to clean. Thanks to Mr. H. and his production crew to remind us of the proud heritage these weapons have into the 21st century.

[@deletdis6173]

That's so cool.

[@evanbaggins4885]

I love Paul's dry sense of humor. Truly, America's Chosen Shooter. Love you Paul! Keep it going! Rocking that stash here! xD

[@scottphipps3577]

Lol. When he said, "BANG! It went off." I jumped. Just recently purchased my first cap and ball revolver and Paul's two videos on the subject made me much more confident shooting it for the first time.

[@johnstockton8138]

His beavis and butthead impression was good lol

[@apvan9586]

A friend of mine had his great grandfather's Civil War cap n ball Navy Colt...At a family get together he was showing it off, pulled hammer back, pointed at ceiling and pulled trigger...You guessed it, it went off, destroying leg of bed in bedroom upstairs....powder charge of over 100 hundred years and it still went off...amazing!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@AP Van >>> I *HOPE* that bed *WAS NOT* in use st the time...😲😊

[@tballstaedt7807]

Most collectors upon buying an antique muzzleloader from an individual will first check to see if its still loaded. Finding an ancient charge still in place is quite common.

[@jstample]

T Ballstaedt I’d imagine the original owners would keep them loaded for practicality. If I needed one at a moment’s notice, I wouldn’t want to spend 10 the minutes on the loading process in order to be able to use it!

[@caseberg1000]

"Caps on your nipples" Had to.

[@caseberg1000]

@@tballstaedt7807 it was an inheritance, not sold to a collector so who knows!

[@caitlinmachon4030]

Good grief!! You can sure save yourself a lot of time by listening to Paul about anything related to firearms, their operation and safe use. No one can cut through the crap you get on a lot of other sites like he can. Very articulate and knowledgeable. Well done and thank you.

[@jamescooper2618]

For those wondering why it takes a .457 ball is that it shaves a tiny bit of lead off the ball when you load it so it makes a tight fit it the chamber. The ball works well because it it soft lead and will expand easily in the target and impart its energy inside the target instead of out behind it.

[@bradleycampbell5933]

revolver from paper route money--impressive. values his money. and his property and his time earning and owning. well done

[@shortcut579]

That's focus

[@Wingnut353]

I bet the paper route was *why* be bought the cap and ball pistol...

[@josh8494]

I’m picturing a bunch of younger folks asking, “What’s a paper route?”

[@jumpkickman1993]

True American way

[@talisikid1618]

Might be a bit of a stretch from buying one item from a paper route. But from his demeanor through several years of exposing his character on KZbin, maybe you can deduce that.

[@Isidorios]

The information about the cause of chain-fires and how to prevent them really helps, now I know. Presumably the wadding also acted as a vapor barrier on the carbine's aged loads. Another use!

[@DonHavjuan]

Wads (in revolvers) are only used by modern americans. They're not needed, they are not helpful, and they are illegal in international competition.

[@slimjim7411]

Yes competitions like to ban things that are pointless...or are they? Probably because if they didn't it would turn into a who has the most high tech/best wads competition because they do increase accuracy.

[@keepermovin5906]

@@DonHavjuan if you want some examples of companions banning useful things for inane reasons watch some videos on all the things banned in professional bicycling it’s pretty interesting.

[@humansvd3269]

Keeping your cylinders clean and making sure there's no cracks or improperly machined cylinder tolerance will stop those.

[@herschelschueler]

Never thought I'd hear Paul Harrell reference Beavis and Butt-head 😂

[@Tyler-uc4ye]

He done it rather well. I lost it when he made the impression.

[@Charles-A]

"son, I wouldn't recommend sticking lead balls in your... Chamber"

[@eddyflo2978]

Had me rolling 🤣

[@ewalddroidworks]

I love the dead pan sarcasm " I been doin this for a while". Paul is awesome, thats why this is one of my favorite channels.

[@rocklobsterjeeper4920]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much for posting this and providing such a full explanation of the functionality and safety concerns. I have had a black powder revolver for over 10 years, and I have never attempted to load and fire it because I did not feel knowledgeable enough to do so safely.

[@ricktaylor5744]

Thank you very much Paul, I learn something from each of your videos. After 6 years no failure to fire that is good to know.

[@kevincolonel3070]

Without exception, this is the most intelligently presented video on the practical loading of a cap and ball revolver on youtube. Thank you Paul.

[@tysontomko]

Makes me want to get one myself

[@left-handedtexan2658]

Recently bought my first cap and ball revolver. Thanks for the common sense approach to this topic. Keep up the good work Paul.

[@bjorker40]

Hi Paul, I own many modern firearms but just 2 Black powder revolvers....both being Ruger Old Army’s. Had them for years but just now having an interest in them, you’re no doubt the guy I want instruction from since you do a great job of explaining everything in a very calm accurate way. Thanks so much!

[@HopeisAnger]

I have travelled back in time, and I am pleased to say even back then Paul was still dropping wisdom like a spent cartridge.

[@unboxerman12]

Paul needs to bring back the 'stache

[@MrGHRocker]

You're the type of dude that makes me want to stop smoking weed and do push ups every morning. God bless you

[@Getoverhere666]

How can you smoke weed on the regular basis? I smoked 10 times in my life and don't want to smoke at all. I just don't understand this. I like to drink instead.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I smoke daily and multiple times a day. Legal where I am too.

[@jumpkickman1993]

That was me 4 years ago. I was an opioid addict and now I'm a full-time worker as a store manager. Men like Paul played a father role I was missing. Seriously not kidding

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

@@jumpkickman1993 Very cool to see an update

[@tomschmier9427]

you say that like you cant smoke weed AND do push ups

[@baddest_bitch]

Me, in the urologists office: "I can't load a cap and ball without a loading stand, do i need depends?"

[@eddyflo2978]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am dead

[@WapitiEater]

Great intro to C&B! Well done. The GOAT

[@derekradix6399]

When you say "Please bear with me ... and all that having been said" I respond with "We will ALWAYS bear with you!" -- a humble and authentic character is always rewarded where it matters, thank you sir :)

[@cal30m1]

Funny cause when I was maybe 14 my cousin and I sent away for mail order BP revolvers from Navy Arms. (I think they were in NJ of all places) We filled a cake decorator "syringe" with crisco to fill the front of the cylinder. However, in the winter the crisco became so hard it would not flow, so we skipped it. We were extremely lucky, I saw one clown at the range have all 6 charges go off at once for lack of crisco and it wasn't pretty. When I think we used to ride our bikes with a pound of DuPont BP, a tin of percussion caps bouncing around in a book bag! But back then a school shooting was the trap club practicing!

[@PaulHarrell]

Wads are a convenient, if expensive, alternative to Crisco. I like your anecdote about your book bag. it's amazing some of the things we did as kids that would get us on some kind of watch list now.

[@j.rob.5943]

Paul Harrell when I was in High School, there was a "Gun Safety" requirement in our Health class. Part of that course involved a local game warden giving a lecture, followed by a trip the practice football field, where we all took 5 shots at clay pigeons with a 20 Gauge shotgun. Times have certainly changed.

[@johnnyfedpost1776]

Jim Man hehe... Undersized balls

[@devinpetersen2387]

cal30m1 with all do respect the balls weren't the right diameter you should get a nice ring off when you seat the balls. That tight fit prevents multiple cylinder firing.

[@toddy2519]

@@devinpetersen2387 It might be of interest to all that collect or shoot BP guns that Sam Colt didn't use any grease over the chambers on his revolvers. When he demonstrated his revolvers at conventions, or any other display, he would sink one of his models into a pail of water, fully submerged, fully loaded, for the duration of his speeches (approx 45 minutes or so). When finished speaking, the revolver was taken from the pail, wiped off and fired. All chambers would fire, always! There is a lot to be said about using the proper sized ball (or conical) along with properly sized caps! The practice of using grease over the chambers was started by a few folks that used the guns and it wasn't until much later in production that the Colt factory gave a recommendation for its use! If I remember correctly, it was known as cup grease.

[@MrSomethingdark]

Manliest man out there

[@TheWolfsnack]

Ack...I used to have a loading stand...but I used it to keep from wearing mu Uberti loading lever....and was loading 4 cylinders at a time....

[@bigjava100]

Chuck Norris is jealous of his manliness

[@sgt.p.3244]

I've had an old army for many years, love the piece. It's nice seeing a "gun vid" doing it justice. I use the felt as a filler and grease each chamber, never had any issues. 2thumbs up Paul

[@jlspldart]

Saw this video a long while back and it peaked my interest. Today I just bought my first cap and ball in 44 along with the tools for loading and rewatched this video just now. Thanks for all the knowledge :)

[@johnweymouth5685]

thank you Paul for this video, I'm glad I tuned into yours before anyone else's. so, as always I thought I knew more than I did, now I do know more than I did, think I'll stick with my modern firearms.

[@BRH2100]

When I was a kid, Dad had a Walker Dragoon...fun gun.. We used to use crisco to seal each chamber after powder and ball instead of patches as the main concern being powder residue igniting in other chambers. It works like a charm.

[@ShoreDude105]

I always enjoy your videos, they are interesting and informative and never boring. More often than not as a question pops into my mind you always seem to cover it and answer it as well as in addition to other things I hadn't considered.

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

Thanks again for another great video Paul. Lots of great information as usual.

[@vincebarletta787]

Need Paul to bring the mustache back.

[@LJVolkov21]

"Professional jug popper" looks good on anybody's resume.

[@gusr6]

Just watched this again for old times’ sake. I’ve been winning cap and ball revolver matches in no small part thanks to your videos. Thanks again Paul.

[@jamescooper2618]

Great video Paul. I could listen to you all day!

[@wdc9633]

"If you need a loading stand, go see your neurologist....N, not urologist!" Paul's humor is some of the most underrated on the internet!Really though, loading stands may be unnecessary for most of us, but there could be old-tmers out there who are having a hard time with things, or people with disabilities who really love these guns and want to be part of the black powder community but need the assistance of a loading stand. I would not want to knock the tool too much if it helps our shooting friends get/stay involved.

[@karel3183]

But what if you need a loading stand because of urological problems?

[@bromantegna4656]

Nice video! I'm too broke to buy wonder wads, but I use a small cleaning patch under the ball with some old Thompson/Center Maxi lube gently applied around the .454 balls with a toothpick, so there isn't a huge mess. I usually seal the percussion caps with repurposed red wax from mini cheese "wheels", also applied lightly with a toothpick around the caps, leaving the hammer on an empty chamber. It's as accurate as any non-target pistol, and it resists moisture flawlessly. Thanks for the video!

[@eagleviewhd]

Excellent video! I just bought a Colt 1851 Navy replica. Will be shooting soon.

[@richardmarriott-smith9517]

Great video! Thanks for posting all that information. The loading and safety advice was good to learn. Thanks!

[@Larry-ct5mg]

In the 60's a senior citizen homeowner with a cap 'n ball revolver dropped a home invader with one shot to the chest. The bad guy had a knife and was confronted by the homeowner pointing the revolver at him. The bad buy evidently was not impressed and continued to advance. Oops.

[@Ickdaogda]

This will be me one day

[@ThisNewHandleSystemSucks]

Stay back! Have at you, vagabond!

[@holepunch1829]

How bad was the damage on the intruder? Did it leave a softball-sized hole in his torso?

[@geezerp1982]

@@ThisNewHandleSystemSucks a vagabond is a vagrant not a robber !

[@redtra236]

A senior citizen in the 60's could have fought in the Spanish American war, Boxer insurrection, Philippine American war, WW1, etc. Might have had some combat experience under his belt.

[@blue-bunny]

I open carried an old Army .44 in National Forest for a few years when in college. I was under 21 in Illinois so was my only handgun option. Helped deter problems with humanoids while escorting a wad of college coeds (that is: young girls) backpacking. A big ol gun in a big ol holster kept the wildlife polite.

[@claytonatkins6058]

Blue Bunny I bet the ladies loved it too huh? Out in the scary woods

[@1978garfield]

Sadly IL now considers black powder guns firearms and requires transfer via a FFL. No kind of open carry is legal but we finally did get Concealed Carry with a licence. I suspect the number of black powder murders each year was equal to the number of bayonet attacks.

[@Legitpenguins99]

The Illinois ranger with the big iron on his hip

[@johnromaine4032]

I'm new to black powder and picked up a lot of good info from this video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@RipplzMusic]

best pop bottle demo ever, all 3 had an awesome aspect. Also, "let's see how we do"... proceeds to nail a bullseye. That's sick.

[@flatophall]

I'm from the future, but I like this video very much. Thanks!!

[@bushwhackedonvhs]

flatophall whoa, I think I'm having a stroke

[@old_guard2431]

I think we can see where you stand on the "load 5" thing. I.E. you trust the inter-barrel hammer rest to do it's thing. Very informative video.

[@cyndhar4841]

I cant believe that I am sitting here watching a black powder video. But Paul Harrell can make anything sound interesting❤

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Cheers Paul. Great and interesting video as ever. Thanks for the upload.

[@enjoypool4052]

I'm liking the videos. He said nipple! I just bought a Uberti dragoon revolver a lot of fun I just plink with it. I don't know enough about it to do anything else but follow the instruction manual

[@PaulHarrell]

Reading the instructions is a good idea and black powder shooting is a lot of fun. Last night I got back from a mountain man rendezvous where I won the pistol event with the Ruger revolver you see in this video. Great time.

[@kyles280]

Paul Harrell a bunch of us used to camp at the rendezvous in high school and after high school. They’re always a good time

[@sickboy703]

Ok this mustache needs to make a comeback.

[@oreopuppydawg1564]

Excellent video, I’m just getting into the cap and ball and you’ve really cleared some things up for me, thanks for making this video!

[@kvlteacher5911]

Super channel, Paul! Thanks for the video - esp. the info on the true cause of chain fire.

[@ghostshadow9046]

one thing kind of fun to do is load Fg, cannon powder burns really slow so get one massive muzzle flash.

[@nitramza861]

Your James Yeager comment made me crack up. He is the epitome of self-aggrandization. His videos are not nearly as informative as yours.

[@juansolo1617]

I enjoy watching your videos. Already knew how to load one, but for some reason you're my favorite gun personality and it's enjoyable to pass time. Just found you a few days ago. You're soft spoken and knowledgeable.

[@321southtube]

Wow....blast from the past! Thanks so much for getting rid of the that caterpillar on your lip. Love all you do!

[@frankbutta9344]

Great! Now I have to buy a black powder revolver...lol

[@hasanmichael4966]

I WENT TO MY UROLOGIST AND HE SAID MY SPREW AND BALLS ARE FINE.

[@CGoody564]

Really? Mine told me that having 6 balls loaded isn't normal for the male anatomy 0.o I emptied 4 of them in his direction... He had no corrections after that :p Jkkk

[@JosipRadnik1]

huh huh .... he said BALLS....

[@83VF750F]

Thank you Paul that was a great video I recommend it to anybody that starting in the cap and ball shooting!!!!!!!!!

[@1nv1c7u5m4n30]

Thank you! Direct and substantial. I appreciate your direct presentation and your subtle humor. Keep it up you do Library of Alexandria quality work.......(in the sense that it is great)

[@MrThomass281]

I usually use a small dowel rod to seat my caps.

[@Ickdaogda]

I use a knife

[@CommonCentrist82]

I wanted to be Paul Harrell for Halloween. Unfortunately my own wife said I wasn't good looking or manly enough to pull it off. Note: I'm a former Marine (combat veteran), and a current LEO on a SWAT Team. She still thinks I'm not manly enough (I agree).

[@Sarrienne]

The truth may hurt... but don't despair completely - Ugly, pansy, girlie-men like you and me can still get away with being Chuck Norris! :-)

[@GordonShumway1910]

This is a weird comment on multiple levels

[@Luckyrider1958]

Ultimate Accolade!!!

[@CommonCentrist82]

@@Sarrienne very true

[@skyvalleyrichie5336]

I love your videos Paul! Semper Fidelis!

[@Salieri47]

Thank you for the information. I seriously considered a Ruger Old Army a few months back, but let that thought go once I researched what all goes into cap-and-ball shooting.

[@homerj109]

You are the anti-yeager great video!

[@SGTRVN1]

The guy you are talking about is considered a joke and a novice. He only gets newbies and the clueless because they buy his BS. YOU have the combat infantryman's badge, the air assault badge and small arms expert on many weapons. You are the real deal. If I am going into a dangerous situation do I want a blowhard or someone who have been shot at before and lived.? You can ride shotgun with me on a burglary call at 3am any day of the week.

[@PaulHarrell]

Thanks.

[@texmex8220]

Nice mustache Paul, ever tried growing a beard to go along with it?

[@j.p.9522]

Mark Twain I'm really curious to see the Yeager video in question! Which one was it?

[@KanoDailyThePhilippinesandMore]

Well, here's one--where he tells everybody else that we're not entitled to our own opinions because he knows more than everybody else. His basic point about opinions being worth more when they come from people with more experience in a subject is true, of course. But there are plenty of people with as much or more than him who have different opinions. (And, obviously, some opinions are not going to be argued with by anyone--like a Gen 3 Glock 19 being a good choice for self defense. But that doesn't mean someone who likes something different--a 1911, for instance--that works well for them isn't entitled to their opinion.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp60gYSOaL-DbZo P.S. - My apologies to Paul for polluting his comment section with this. But, just so you know what kind of arrogance he's talking about...

[@AlexKS1992]

The Stoned Videogame Nerd Is that what they call them. Merc's in my opinion are nothing but criminals and burnouts looking to profit from human suffering. And I didn't know Yeager was a merc. At least it explains why he acts all G.I. Joe.

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

Thanks for the information. Getting into blackpowder and your method of loading, safety and function is the best and most practical that I have seen.

[@tek4]

17:55 Thank you Paul for the year a if hard work and information you have handed us, it is valuable beyond words, and I know I joke a bit, but it at least gets me commenting on great videos

[@jibb1451]

My God.... He's Trevor Phillips. It explains everything...

[@liousevropaecvstos7711]

Yes!

[@buzzkillington8078]

He's Trevor Phillips' calm twin

[@1978garfield]

I'm diggin' the porn 'stache. If you had a cowboy hat you would look like Marty Robbins

[@Legitpenguins99]

BIG IRON

[@kingofcastlechaos]

I always wondered about those revolver rifles. "your face is hating it" was what I thought the main issue was. But as usual I learn something from you and now know that front hand is in serious danger from a chainfire. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@goatherderextraodinaire2280]

Excellent video on safety and how to load a cap & ball.

[@archangele1]

The diameter of .457 is correct for many target revolvers and especially the Ruger. My Pietta 1858 uses .454 balls. A good reason to check the owner's manual for your particular revolver. I have never had to seat caps like you show using the hammer. I do it with my fingers. I just push them on snug and have yet to have a misfire.

[@DonHavjuan]

No. It's correct for the Ruger. It's incorrect for any Pietta and most Remingtons. It's wrong for most guns, correct for a few.

[@RockandrollNegro]

My Grandfather taught me how to shoot his Grandfather's 1851 Colt. The routine never varied: load the powder in all six chambers, put a wad on top, ram a ball down, then melt a beeswax candle over each chamber. I never understood the purpose of putting beeswax over the loaded chamber, but after my first chainfire I knew that it had to have served a deeper purpose than making the gun smell good. I've had to re-line the barrel and replace most of the internals, but it shoots pretty good for a 170 year old Civil War relic. There's 7 notches on the left side of the grip and 9 on the other, one for each Union soldier my GreatGreatGreat Grandfather dispatched during his service.

[@NoobsofFredo]

That's a true piece of history you've got there. Hats off to you for honoring it.

[@jameswiles4858]

I thought you lost everything you had?

[@adammurray215]

Never owned or operated a cap and ball before, they look like fun (so long as your staying safe.) I may get one in the future and with this video i feel anyone can learn to use one safely with all the know how provided here thanks Paul.

[@louisbailey4900]

Great information!! I've been in cap n ball for a long time,and now looking to get into BP revolvers. One thing about bp...u can always learn something

[@johnparrish9215]

Mr. Harrell, do you have a patreon account link? I would like to finance your gunpowder needs in a small way.

[@Turtletanks]

John Parrish I think he has it in the description of his “shooting from vehicles” video

[@skylerhamblin7891]

Ron Jeremy over here teacing me about cap and ball revolvers.

[@edwinlipton]

Thanks Paul! U answered this 64 yr old newbies immediate question. I couldn't keep the caps on the nipples! Am however going to purchase the rifle too.

[@jakeg1148]

That's why my caps never seated right. Thank you that was a very helpful video. You really simplified shooting a cap and ball revolver. Can't wait to take out my dad's 44.

[@BradleyMountford]

It's great when your camera guy starts chuckling. Do you have a video where you introduce your crew? If not, then you should!

[@3buffalo13]

My club is full of older shooters who are "no longer allowed" to shoot in other clubs because they need optical or physical assistance - loading stands - specifically! Blackpowder shooting shouldn't be only a young guy's game - so we welcome these older folks (male and female) and don't force them to load from a possibles bag ( or shooting coat) and we don't have range walk only shoots. You can learn a lot from these guys and don't have to listen to - too many resume lists.

[@PaulHarrell]

+3buffalo13 We allow some of our shooters to use scooters and so on if they can't walk the trail. That's a good point about "range walk only shoots." We should add an event or two for people who don't get around so well any more.

[@theeasternfront6436]

Id love to go shoot black powder with a bunch of old farts! They're some of my favorite people.

[@WJS774]

+Weedus That's sad. Even in Britain, nobody cares if you're shooting on your own land, just so long as you aren't bothering your neighbours.

[@AtlasJotun]

@Weedus It's often public shooting ranges that take the form of a berm out in the woods here in the U.S. I was just out in the sticks today, tilling the earth with lead :D However, I'm also a member of a large gun club which contains an indoor pistol/rifle range, observation seating area just behind the range, classrooms, a cafeteria, and a retail sales area for arms, gear and munitions. I frequently spend 4-6hrs. there with shooting buddies, as well as taking classes from time to time. A 1,000ft. range would be lovely to have at your disposal; I hope regulations for setting them up change in your favor!

[@hardingdies7888]

Thanks for an informative video - I'm starting BP shooting and learned a lot of useful info - and subscribed.

[@rapier1422]

This is what I like about Paul his videos are always relevant. My mother just gave me her reproduction 1858 Remington and she hasn’t shot it since the mid seventies. I was 4 or 5 at the time. I’ve never shot a muzzle loader of any kind but I knew I could find something about it on Paul’s channel. Now I just need the accessories so I can actually take it to the range.

[@andrealoi4426]

Did he really mention Beavis and Butthead? xD

[@1DEADBEEF1]

Andrea Loi nice avatar, hope you had a chance to see the movie in its full uncut 6 hour version!

[@andrealoi4426]

@1DEADBEEF1 Unfortunately not! Just seen the 208 minutes long director's cut. Still a wonderful movie though.

[@FW-jq1ox]

He also said 6 balls. {snicker}

[@TheWolfsnack]

ahhh henh....said nipples....yes...I am the Mighty Cornholio!

[@grizzlytabaccy]

Hu huh uhh huh huh balls and nipples huh huh huh.

[@jimmychang1433]

Trevor Philips if he was a good member of society

[@deweyharmon2869]

please keep up the videos your a very smart guy and i enjoy learning some of your knowledge!! Dewey

[@jinshan5495]

Hello Paul Thank You for this video You helped me to get everything to know with my black powder revolver.

[@saywhat68]

@9:29 - Press on it and BANG!! it went off - Shat myself lol

[@akimbofurry2179]

That bang did startle me, to be honest.

[@douglasmaccullagh7865]

I have been thinking about buying a cap and ball revolver. I missed my chance for a Ruger Old Army unless I get lucky. I had been thinking about a .44 Remington style, but recently started to reconsider a .36 Colt style. I would enjoy seeing your thoughts on .36 vs .44, and Colt vs Remington. My .32 percussion rifle is more accurate than my .22LR!

[@PaulHarrell]

The .44 more powerful than the .36 and in my opinion a better choice. I find the Remington replicas to be more reliable and accurate than the colt replicas.

[@douglasmaccullagh7865]

Paul Harrell Thank you!

[@sheriakers6418]

Douglas MacCullagh I

[@timsturgill3617]

Thank You Sir I learned much from your video I am getting ready to buy my first cap & ball revolver the Traditions 1858 Buffalo with a 12" barrel & I am very excited to get into C&P Revolvers

[@joe8388]

I like this guy. Straight to the point, very informative, no bullshit and absolutely not macho.

[@barnabywild2215]

I'm in the UK so we're obliged to shoot cap and ball revolvers if we want to maintain a semblance of 'proper' pistol shooting. It's either that or those absurdly long barrelled versions of modern cartridge revolvers with a stupid balance weight on a stick thingies permanently coming out of the back of the grip. It is what it is. I don't have time for that old timey fiddle-faddle when loading. I could have got off eighteen shots in the time Paul loaded and shot his. :) So I pre-measure the charge into individual plastic test tubes with stoppers on in bulk before going to the range. You can buy them by the hundreds for pennies from China. I'm cheap. I know a guy who took it to the next level and made a 'speed-loader' out of these things for BP. I don't use a stand. But as I have a Remington New Model Army repro (Pietta) it's easy to switch out the cylinder and load on a press. I press the caps home with a thumb (shock horror!) with the cylinder off. They won't go off - I've put many many hundreds of rounds through my revolver without incident. They will seat properly and fire reliably that way. Whilst I'm at it I load a spare cylinder. Job done. I fully recommend making your own felt wads - pure cotton felt soaked in beeswax, and tallow mix. I make a thicker wad than store bought - about twice as thick. This takes up the space better as I download a tad to reduce recoil. I also cast my own lead balls. I cast .457 balls for the .454 cylinder. That allows for slight shrinkage and guarantees a nice ring shaving for a proper seal. It's a peace of mind thing. Stainless steel is more forgiving than ordinary steel. If I've shot a substitute powder I take the grips off and just stick it in the dishwasher! :)

[@barnabywild2215]

Yes. And even BP revolvers using metallic cartridges for a vintage pistol under S.7 if you have slot (permission) on your licence.

[@barnabywild2215]

I've tidied up my comment. Briefly s.7 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 permits ownership of handguns of historical interest. www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/5 It isn't difficult - just a bit of a paper chase. Some of it is rather intrusive. First off you need to be either a full member of a club or own or have permission to access a decent bit of land to safely shoot over - this is to demonstrate 'good reason' for wanting firearms. For example sporting use or pest control. It's tiresome but you need to demonstrate good reason for each and every firearm - and you need to list the calibres and amount of ammo you wish to purchase. Unlike in the States where you might purchase on a whim you need to think out your needs beforehand as you can only purchase what's listed on your FAC So your application could look like this: 7.62 x 39 rifle - target shooting on approved ranges 400 rounds 7.62 x 54R rifle - target shooting on approved ranges 400 rounds .223 rifle - target shooting on approved ranges 400 rounds .357 / .38 rifle - target shooting on approved ranges 400 rounds .44 rifle - target shooting on approved ranges 400 rounds .44 muzzle loading revolver target shooting on approved ranges Semi-auto is only available in .22 rim fire over here You need secure gun cabinets for storage bolted to a solid wall in your house. You need to be of good character. You need to be able to provide two referees to affirm you're a fit person to own firearms You need to give permission to the police to ask your doctor if there are any issues that would bar you from being entrusted with firearms - mental illness, depression, epilepsy, alcohol or drug use. That sort of thing. £88 for the application fee - returnable if you're turned down. Then you fill out a form, send it off with the fee, and wait for a firearms officer to contact you to arrange a visit. He or she will make an appointment to see you at your home, check out your security, discuss your reasons for wanting firearms and generally sound you out to check you're legit. Assuming there are no issues you'll eventually receive your FAC in the post. If you plan on shooting black powder rather than substitutes you need to get an additional explosives license - but for shooting purposes that is free. Obviously criminals disregard all of the above so the hoops are just for the law-abiding to jump through.

[@bushwhackedonvhs]

Barnaby Wild I wish England still had decent gun laws, or decent laws in general. Most of my family is from that country and I would like to live there, but the current sociopolitical climate and gun control dissuade me.

[@bushwhackedonvhs]

Barnaby Wild if you lived on a rural property, could you carry a cap and ball revolver in case you were to encounter animals? So basically, what I'm asking is, do cap and ball revolvers fall under the criteria to be used as pest-control weapons in the UK

[@Molach101]

Mason Munts - I live on a rural property in the UK and I think I would find it difficult to justify to the police that I intend on using a cap and ball revolver to shoot rabbits and foxes with when all my neighbours have .22s and shotguns for that purpose. The biggest animal I will encounter at my home is a fallow or red deer and I believe it would be illegal to use a cap and ball revolver (or carbine) to shoot it with as the law would consider it underpowered for that larger deer species. At the very least some kind of centre-fire cartridge of .240+ is legal, larger depending on the deer, so in practise I would use something like a .308. If you want a cap and ball revolver you ought to join a shooting club that covers that discipline so you have some kind of justification to give to the police. Handguns are also available for humane dispatch of deer and farm animals but again there are lots of restrictions about that - if you get one you're going to be using it for that express purpose. Ask yourself what you actually want to do with the gun and just be honest with the police about it, don't try to make something up about how you need a .44 Colt Walker to shoot rabbbits with.

[@oppressedpatriot3707]

Look at the difference in smoke between the modern cartridges and black powder around 13 minutes in. Yeah compared to that, I guess it is "smokeless powder."

[@gls3894]

Sir I appreciate the no nonsense explanation. Simplifies much of the info swirling around my head. I am awaiting delivery on my 1st c&b revolver. Sure would like to see a c&b cleaning vid by you.

[@HowieDewitt7575]

Dude blackpowder is awesome, nothing like getting your hands dirty every now and then, it makes me appreciate modern firearms more, and great job on the subject Paul ,you are the man!

[@nicerperson1]

With the black powder revolver carbine, a Jason Voorhees face mask is optional.

[@snoman003]

Your comments with regards to "seating the caps" using the hammer gave me pause to think. At no point am I questioning your acumen with the cap and ball revolver however, the action of seating the caps by manipulating the hammer, seems to invite a unintended discharge. The simple act of using a small block of wood (a piece of clothespin) to seat the caps would be less prone to a unintended fire and a bit safer.

[@bushwhackedonvhs]

snoman003 I use really hard CCI caps and I usually just point the gun in a safe direction and cock it and pull the trigger six times to seat the caps. Usually I don't get more than one going off. There's no reason for me to push them on because I don't go to a range, I just shoot in the woods.

[@bushwhackedonvhs]

Upside to this method, is that I rarely get a dud cap because the hammer will usually seat them really nicely

[@merrillflint6772]

I've owned a Colt Navy reproduction for several years and I've never seated the caps with the hammer.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I’m new to this but I’ve seen more than one person just pinch the cap before putting it on so it sticks better. They crimp the edge.

[@Strutingeagle]

Thanks for the great video. I always seat undersize caps with the hammer so they will seal better and so they don't fall off. I did not know pushing on with the hammer by hand would set them off till now. I always point down range anyway but have never had it happen yet. Many people that make the videos have misfires because the caps are not seated well enough. You are the first person I have seen seat them with the hammer.

[@CJ-zx4zt]

love these oldie vids!!! always the best content!!!!! thanks again!