John E.B. Rawton
New member
So yesterday was my leap to the dark side. I don’t ever want to go back. For several years I shot smokeless with no trouble. I have two uberti factory conversions in .38 spl. (1851 and 1860 RM II) which shot all 30 rounds with no issue and I suspect would continue for another 30 or so.
I also have two uberti Walkers with Kirst converters and with those I only get about 10 rounds before it tightens up. I’ve come across some great info that was contrary to my original suspision of cylinder to barrel clearance being too tight. I have some things to check into when I clean them. Also add to it that they both shoot 6” high.
Question: should the arbor be heavily greased or assembled dry when shooting Black Powder?
I also have two uberti Walkers with Kirst converters and with those I only get about 10 rounds before it tightens up. I’ve come across some great info that was contrary to my original suspision of cylinder to barrel clearance being too tight. I have some things to check into when I clean them. Also add to it that they both shoot 6” high.
Question: should the arbor be heavily greased or assembled dry when shooting Black Powder?
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