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I have a replica Remington .44 1860 Army pistol that I have never fired, since I don't know of a range that will allow me to shoot black powder. Where can I shoot my .44 in the Richmond area?

There's a range in Black Creek. I don't even know what it's called now a days but it's owned By KC Young. Used to be listed as Youngs Gun Shop. I shot a lot there back in the early '80's.

Yep' he shot a lot but never hit nothing.
You'r buddy Bill

I bet he hit somethin. Those bullets dont just disappear when they leave the barrel

Not really the "Richmond area", but here's a place that allows black powder up to .54 Caliber.

http://www.range82.com/

I have found that that I can shoot my black-powder pistol at the Ft. Lee Personally Owned Weapons range. It is currently open on Wed. evenings and Sundays. All muzzle-loaders can shoot there as well.

gwhall57 wrote:I have a replica Remington .44 1860 Army pistol that I have never fired, since I don't know of a range that will allow me to shoot black powder. Where can I shoot my .44 in the Richmond area?

Hey I have one of those .44's but it is the Colt as well and I love it. it is a sweet shoot you just need to find someplace to try it out. I took mine to my buddies’ place where I hunt at and had a ball shooting it all afternoon. Not a real good gun for quick draw as the barrel is a bit to long to quickly get it out, but I found that a Cross Draw is more suited for it.

Vern

Had a Ruger Old Army when I was a kid that was a blast - literally. I let it get away from me, now I want to get back into it with a stainless model... but they're awfully proud of them on gunbroker nowadays.

OK, so a few of us have these things. Me included. 1851 Navy Colt in .44. I have never shot this thing either. It was a gift from my dad as a kit and I put it together 25 years ago (shaped the grips, refined the brass and polished, blued the steel parts). It was great fun to build.

Now to my question. The wedge which holds the barrel to the frame seems to be rather loose. I was always concerned that the thing would fly apart or that the chamber to forcing cone alignment might be "off" enough to make for a nasty situation. Anyone have any surefire ways to make sure everything it set up properly before test firing?

gwhall57 wrote:I have a replica Remington .44 1860 Army pistol that I have never fired, since I don't know of a range that will allow me to shoot black powder. Where can I shoot my .44 in the Richmond area?

I use to shoot an original 1860 Colt and a Rogers & Spencer in competition and totally enjoyed ever minute of it. Make sure you follow safety procedures to prevent chain fires or your fellow shooter may not like you shooting next to them!!!!!!

guitarpicva wrote:OK, so a few of us have these things. Me included. 1851 Navy Colt in .44. I have never shot this thing either. It was a gift from my dad as a kit and I put it together 25 years ago (shaped the grips, refined the brass and polished, blued the steel parts). It was great fun to build.

Now to my question. The wedge which holds the barrel to the frame seems to be rather loose. I was always concerned that the thing would fly apart or that the chamber to forcing cone alignment might be "off" enough to make for a nasty situation. Anyone have any surefire ways to make sure everything it set up properly before test firing?

I had to file my pin down to get it in but i did it a little at a time so that it would be a snug fit. not sure if you can get a replacement or not for it without costing an arm and a leg.

Here is a link to get a new wedge

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=1059
Vern