BP, what do I need ?
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BP, what do I need ?
Hi folks,
Barring the pistol and the BP licence, what else would I need, i.e kit wise ?, or can you buy a basic kit.....
Not looking to spend a fortune or any comp stuff.....just pure smoke filled room fun
Pistol will possibly be .44
Regards
Chris
Barring the pistol and the BP licence, what else would I need, i.e kit wise ?, or can you buy a basic kit.....
Not looking to spend a fortune or any comp stuff.....just pure smoke filled room fun
Pistol will possibly be .44
Regards
Chris
Re: BP, what do I need ?
An understanding spouse!
A powder flask;
A nipple wrench (not that one!);
A ball mould (in due course);
A seive;
A bucket;
A good screw driver set to match the gun;
A shed!
I used to shoot a BP Uberti. The issue is the cleaning. I used to strip mine completely after every session (hence the good screw driver set). For cleaning I use to use a BP solvent which you mix with boiling water (hence the bucket or washing up bowl). To avoid loosing the little parts I used to put them in a sieve (not my wifes!).
In due course you might want to buy a mould specific to your cylinders.
All the specifics can be bought from Kranks. Good luck!
A powder flask;
A nipple wrench (not that one!);
A ball mould (in due course);
A seive;
A bucket;
A good screw driver set to match the gun;
A shed!
I used to shoot a BP Uberti. The issue is the cleaning. I used to strip mine completely after every session (hence the good screw driver set). For cleaning I use to use a BP solvent which you mix with boiling water (hence the bucket or washing up bowl). To avoid loosing the little parts I used to put them in a sieve (not my wifes!).
In due course you might want to buy a mould specific to your cylinders.
All the specifics can be bought from Kranks. Good luck!
Re: BP, what do I need ?
An FAC with an open slot for a muzzle loading pistol or revolver.
An 'acquire and keep' explosives certificate and storage box for black powder. ...or a substitute and thick skin. :)
An 'acquire and keep' explosives certificate and storage box for black powder. ...or a substitute and thick skin. :)
Re: BP, what do I need ?
Brill, not that much stuff really to be honest. Thank you for your reply's sign92Watcher wrote:An understanding spouse!
A powder flask;
A nipple wrench (not that one!);
A ball mould (in due course);
A seive;
A bucket;
A good screw driver set to match the gun;
A shed!
I used to shoot a BP Uberti. The issue is the cleaning. I used to strip mine completely after every session (hence the good screw driver set). For cleaning I use to use a BP solvent which you mix with boiling water (hence the bucket or washing up bowl). To avoid loosing the little parts I used to put them in a sieve (not my wifes!).
In due course you might want to buy a mould specific to your cylinders.
All the specifics can be bought from Kranks. Good luck!
Regards
Chris
Re: BP, what do I need ?
Send off for a Kranks catalogue - there's plenty to buy if you've a mind to!!
http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?main_page=index
http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?main_page=index
Re: BP, what do I need ?
Thanks Watcher for the link, now ordered.
I shall siphon some money from the bank account each month as not to arouse too much suspicion.
I do have a very understanding wife, unless it comes to guns or hunting...doh
I shall siphon some money from the bank account each month as not to arouse too much suspicion.
I do have a very understanding wife, unless it comes to guns or hunting...doh
Re: BP, what do I need ?
Just remembered - a pot of grease. Used to smear on the front of the loaded chamber in front of the ball to prevent 'flash over'. If your balls are tight ..... this shouldn't be a problem but better safe than sorry. I used to use a large syringe to apply it.
I used to enjoy BP pistol but in the end I used to shoot at an indoor club during the week and you really needed to clean the pistol that night. This meant in a small shed/coal hole at ten at night in the freezing cold! In the end I donated the pistol to the club.
I used to enjoy BP pistol but in the end I used to shoot at an indoor club during the week and you really needed to clean the pistol that night. This meant in a small shed/coal hole at ten at night in the freezing cold! In the end I donated the pistol to the club.
Re: BP, what do I need ?
Am I missing something - why can't you clean it indoors?Watcher wrote:Just remembered - a pot of grease. Used to smear on the front of the loaded chamber in front of the ball to prevent 'flash over'. If your balls are tight ..... this shouldn't be a problem but better safe than sorry. I used to use a large syringe to apply it.
I used to enjoy BP pistol but in the end I used to shoot at an indoor club during the week and you really needed to clean the pistol that night. This meant in a small shed/coal hole at ten at night in the freezing cold! In the end I donated the pistol to the club.
Re: BP, what do I need ?
Think that depends on your other half! I put one of mine (minus it's grips) in the dishwasher, but then I have a particularly understanding wife...Mikaveli wrote:Am I missing something - why can't you clean it indoors?
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Re: BP, what do I need ?
Get a stainless one then when you've fired it take of the grips ,take out the cylinder and ,when the boss is not looking ,put it in the dishwasher .DON'T GET CAUGHT ! When dry ,oil lightly and retire.
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