--- In Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com, "Terry" <trogers@a...> wrote:
> I have a CVA brand Colt 1861 Army revolver with a brass frame. Do
any
> of you have one of these? I'm a little worried about the frame
being
> too soft for a full charge of 30gr. FFF powder. That is what I use
in
> my 1858 Remington New Model Army. If anyone has any advice, I would
> greatly appreciate it.
>
> Take care and keep Christ in your heart,
>
> Terry I AM A REENACTOR WHO IS ALL TOO FAMILIAR WITH BRASS FRAMED
REVOLVERS. WHILE I DO LIKE THEM, THERE ARE A FEW TRICKS TO THEM. I
GENERALLY FIND THAT AFTER A THOUSAND ROUNDS THE FRAME BENDS SILGHTLY
DOWNWARD. YOU WON'T NEED A GUNSMITH TO FIX IT. JUST GIVE THE UNLOADED
COLT A GOOD SOLID WHACK ON A SOLID SERFACE AND YOU'LL BE BACK IN
BUSINESS. THOUGH YOU CAN AVOID THE PROBLEM BY REDUCING THE POWDER
CHARGE TO 25GR. FFFG BLACK POWDER.