Hey, y'all...
I have decided to combine two of my interests...shooting sports and Civil War history...and am looking to purchase a reproduction cap-n-ball revolver. I got attracted to the idea by the arrival of the Bass Pro Hunting catalog, when I spied the Traditions black powder revolvers in the catalog. Since, I have been trying to do some research so I will have the best experience, and hoped y'all could give me some advice. I have been shooting modern centerfire shotguns/rilfes/pistols for nearly 30 years, and would like to try something new that I think would be a blast (in more ways than one!).
I have decided that the '58 Remington design is what I would like to start with based on design strength and ease of operation/cleaning. Basspro offers only the Traditions brass frame (I am stuck on Basspro because I have a significant amount of rewards $$ on their credit card!).
I am looking for basic, introductory BP revolver from which I will fire about 100-200 rds/year plinking. After reviewing a lot of the other posts here, I have a few questions that, although amatuerish, I hope some folks can help me make some decisions:
1. Does anyone know who currently manufactures the Traditions 1858s? any opinions about quality/reliability? steel vs. brass given my expected use?
2. Would I be better off using my Basspro rewards $$ on accessories and ordering the revolver elsewhere (suggestions? pietta vs. uberti vs. Euro?)?
3. Best powder options/ball size/wads for plinking with the '58 Remington?
4. The most difficult question: does anyone know of any public/private range in MD where I can shoot this beast at water jugs/cans, etc.?
Thanks in advance for your welcomed advice.
I have decided to combine two of my interests...shooting sports and Civil War history...and am looking to purchase a reproduction cap-n-ball revolver. I got attracted to the idea by the arrival of the Bass Pro Hunting catalog, when I spied the Traditions black powder revolvers in the catalog. Since, I have been trying to do some research so I will have the best experience, and hoped y'all could give me some advice. I have been shooting modern centerfire shotguns/rilfes/pistols for nearly 30 years, and would like to try something new that I think would be a blast (in more ways than one!).
I have decided that the '58 Remington design is what I would like to start with based on design strength and ease of operation/cleaning. Basspro offers only the Traditions brass frame (I am stuck on Basspro because I have a significant amount of rewards $$ on their credit card!).
I am looking for basic, introductory BP revolver from which I will fire about 100-200 rds/year plinking. After reviewing a lot of the other posts here, I have a few questions that, although amatuerish, I hope some folks can help me make some decisions:
1. Does anyone know who currently manufactures the Traditions 1858s? any opinions about quality/reliability? steel vs. brass given my expected use?
2. Would I be better off using my Basspro rewards $$ on accessories and ordering the revolver elsewhere (suggestions? pietta vs. uberti vs. Euro?)?
3. Best powder options/ball size/wads for plinking with the '58 Remington?
4. The most difficult question: does anyone know of any public/private range in MD where I can shoot this beast at water jugs/cans, etc.?
Thanks in advance for your welcomed advice.