Topic: Black powder question

[e11charlie]

So I had a black powder pistol many moons ago. Don't remember what powder I was using, but after firing one cylinder it would lock up. I would have to soak it in bore cleaner for days before I could get it to shoot again. It was rather old so I can understand that. My question is now are the newer guns and powders less corrosive or after shooting it for 8 months will I be back in the same boat? I am looking at a revolver. Is there any good brands I should go with?

[broncovan]

I shot a buddy of mines 32 cal cap and ball pistol.  Got me to thinking I had to have one.  Kinda fun.  He said to stay away from any with a brass frame.  He said they can start to spread between the cylinder and the barrel.  From what I've seen so far, the less expensive ones have the brass frame.

Besides that, I have no idea.

[pv74]

Do not use bore cleaner or any petroleum based lubricant on a black powder firearm.
This will cause excessive fouling...
Use only vegetable or animal based lubricants.

Grease is a good thing for BP firearms...unlike modern firearms...
Wash down that revolver well in hot soapy water...rinse, dry and apply a thin coat of Crisco, lard, or best yet.. Thompson Center Bore Butter.
Apply this to the outside as well as the bore and cylinders. This will soften the fouling a lot as you shoot.
Also, make sure that you are greasing over top of the loaded cylinders..this will prevent a chain fire and soften fouling.

Clean in hot soapy water when done and repeat above procedure...

For the trigger parts on the gun, an old trick is to use lamp black to lubricate the surfaces....

Also, only use black powder or a substitute like Pyrodex...NEVER use modern smokeless powders in a BP firearm...
Real black powder is the best if you can find it locally (I order mine through the mail).