Cap and Ball loads

[Fogman01]

Thanks Eric,
Eric,
You gave me just what I needed to know to get started. My 45-70 Sharps load is 62 grs of Swiss 1.5 Fg with a 545 gr Postell bullet. So 40 grains in a handgun will be fun. I love shooting my Shiloh Sharps BPCRs and that got me interested in the iconic Colt cap and ball revolvers. I know they came well before the 1874 Sharps, but I am really liking the black powder shooting. Can't wait to get these guns to the range. I have been reading all about the Colt C, F, and Signature Series revolvers and looking at the online auctions for some deals. I have been looking at the Blue Book of Blackpowder gun values which is a starting point. I don't really have an interest in the imported guns; I looked at a Pedersoli Sharps when I got interested in BPCRs and promptly bought two Shilohs at an online auction. Never regretted that. So I have been only looking at the 2nd generation Colts. "Real" or not, I figure they are the closet I will get to owning an original Colt shooter.

Thank you again for taking the time to get me some great starting info.