Hi!
I was glad to find this forum after getting a New Army 1858 from Cabelas (Pietti). Thanks for having this forum because I did find answers to almost all of my typical newbie questions in your posts.
However, "almost" is an operative word here .
I plan to try out my new toy this Sunday but before I head to the range I'd like to hear your opinion on two things.
When I cock it to load (the cylinder rotates freely) I can hear distinct "clicks" as I rotate the cylinder. When it clicks it kind of stops and looks aligned with the loading lever. However, when I try to lower the lever, it isn't aligned with the chamber and the lever hits the cylinder and doesn't enter the chamber(the chamber seems to go a little past the lever). The only way for me to actually insert the lever into the chamber is to stop the cylinder just before it "clicks home". Then I can easily insert the lever. I am very surprised because it seems logical for the cylinder to click home when it is positioned for seating the ball. Otherwise, you have to manually position it under the lever. Do I do something wrong? Is there a small secret I don't know about?
Also, this question of using wads vs lube to seal the chambers. I got a bag of lubed wads from Cabelas. I have the lube, too. If I use a lubed wad between the powder and the ball, do you advise me to apply the lube anyway? It seems to me that if I apply the lube there is no need for a wad, right? However, lubricating the chambers will be messy. On the other hand, I want to be safe.
I will really appreciate your input.
Thanks in advance,
Doc V
I was glad to find this forum after getting a New Army 1858 from Cabelas (Pietti). Thanks for having this forum because I did find answers to almost all of my typical newbie questions in your posts.
However, "almost" is an operative word here .
I plan to try out my new toy this Sunday but before I head to the range I'd like to hear your opinion on two things.
When I cock it to load (the cylinder rotates freely) I can hear distinct "clicks" as I rotate the cylinder. When it clicks it kind of stops and looks aligned with the loading lever. However, when I try to lower the lever, it isn't aligned with the chamber and the lever hits the cylinder and doesn't enter the chamber(the chamber seems to go a little past the lever). The only way for me to actually insert the lever into the chamber is to stop the cylinder just before it "clicks home". Then I can easily insert the lever. I am very surprised because it seems logical for the cylinder to click home when it is positioned for seating the ball. Otherwise, you have to manually position it under the lever. Do I do something wrong? Is there a small secret I don't know about?
Also, this question of using wads vs lube to seal the chambers. I got a bag of lubed wads from Cabelas. I have the lube, too. If I use a lubed wad between the powder and the ball, do you advise me to apply the lube anyway? It seems to me that if I apply the lube there is no need for a wad, right? However, lubricating the chambers will be messy. On the other hand, I want to be safe.
I will really appreciate your input.
Thanks in advance,
Doc V