Interesting and highly informative as usual, Blackie. Anyone can profit from this tutorial, regardless of C & B experience. I especially liked your emphasis on consistency. That really is the key to good accuracy, regardless of firearm.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

correct if not loaded with care it will throw rounds all over the target

GREAT PRESENTATION. I have used most of what explained sighting in my percussion pistols. I have 6 or 7 I shoot. But on most I had to find the correct power charge first. I have an 1860 army that at under 25 grains 3F is a pattern. I also have one that is squirrelly above 25. Remember to quick clean between each change in powder charge. Happy shooting 😁.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

yep first we find the change that give the best groups..then we find the best sight pic to put group on target..i have covered this before but i iwll again with the 1860 very soon

When I rode with General Grant we rarely had Colts. Most were Starr revolvers, Elgin Cutlass pistols, and the S&W mod 1 with Arkansaa toothpicks, and bowie knifes. Sometimes we would grab Colts dropped by Yanks but not too often. We used a lot of raccoon and opossum grease on the guns and stole most of our powder. We used lead cut out of the wounded and dead and reused it. We had a few carbines but mostly percussion rifles and a few sawed off shotguns.

You always have great information, thanks for sharing Blackie, can't wait to see what you share with us next Friday!

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Outstanding tutorial Blackie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Blackie! Great cap and ball series!

Excellent video explaining how you can create a graduated rear sight. You are a wealth of information. Regards, Al

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Outstanding! As usual.

Wow! Clears up a whole lot of things. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Outstanding ability to explain this in a simple to understand presentation. thank you!

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thumb up for all these useful tips.

Great video. Thanks for your research on the topic.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Another great informative vid that this fellow BP pistolero needs. Thanks Blackie!

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Excellent explanation on sighting in a Colt revolver.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

glad you found it helpful

Great suggestion. Thanks!

Thank you Blackie! Looking forward to seeing your 1860 again!

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

Thank you Blackie, your explanation of sights made good sense to me, not only for cap and ball but modern revolvers also.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

glad it was helpful

Wide as a pickup truck.Spoken like a true Southern Boy.Gotta love it!! Great job as always. .

Very helpful video, Blackie. Reminds me of an old octagon barrel pump 22 lr I had growing up. (Didn't get it new, I'm only 40) the sights when I first got it were horrible but after a week, I was knocking the wings off a gnat. Miss that ole rifle...

Great video series. Just purchased a new Pietta 1860 today. The front sight looks just like your modified front sight, in the video (slightly flat on top and back cut). I’m looking forward to sighting it in using your method, for the rear sight. Thanks again for the videos.

Great video Blackie, Thanks! can't wait to see you work on the 1860 New Army.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

its on the way soon

Good vid , very helpfull , looking forward to the next one .

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

Very good information and demonstration, when I was first shooting back in 1970 I could have really used this. What I did back then was what I had read that if you want to hit a man in the chest aim at his belt buckle. I used that on my Colt Peacemaker and my BP revolvers. One exception was my Remington New Model Army, it hit pretty much on target just like my new one I have. Of Course two different revolvers. Im looking forward to the video on your new 1860 Army with the fluted cylinder. Have a great day!

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

i remember it in the 1970's most of what was published in mags was hog wash..thats one of the reasons i had to do so much hands on myself

Many thanks for all your videos Blackie. I am a rare animal - an English percussion revolver shooter! My own is a Remington 1858 model by Pietta and I love it. Not many folks near me to share information with or get tips from, so I find your videos very helpful. Keep 'em coming!

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

thank you i hope you find my vides to be useful safe journeys to you

To Straight and Speak The Truth. Thanks for another great video.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

@STEVEN-STEELE

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69Dang I mangled that Cooper Title up didn't I lol. My proof reading skills suck. Never type while your running out the door? Battening down the hatches but still gonna get wet. Watch the weather Brother. I saw a video Iv yet to watch on here It's about Elmer Keith's exploded cylinder. #5?? Idk Any how Have a Good 1

I knew if I hung out long enough I would get the information the paid folks get 😊

Damn good thinking

Thank you Blackie! this is an excellent video, although i don't own a black powder revolver yet, i might try widening the rear sight on my AK, it is difficult for me to see the front sight especially at low light conditions

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

at one time a company called mojo sight had a drop in rear sight for a ak that was a ghost ring you might look them up

Blackie as with your rattle snake shoothing, remember they are pit vipers, therefore you point your pistol at them after they have raised their heads, you then slighty move the gun side to side and notice the snakes movements with your movement. then stop and fire, your barrel will be aligned with the snakes head/neck and your bullet will take its head off.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

HMMMM.. i might gotta think on that one a spell..thanks for the comment

Thank you

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thanks, very interesting video might have to do a little more work on my Walker now. Do you have any targeting insights or suggestions for a Remington New Model Army repro?

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

yes i will be talk on it in near future

Great video Blackie! 👍. While I was watching this video I had a thought, maybe take just the trigger into a jeweler, and have him solder in a thin gold wire into the cut groove on the trigger, at each level. Just bring him the trigger not the whole gun 😜🙏🐺

@blackoracle69

2 жыл бұрын

thats a good idea

i alrteady mastered mine in 2 shootings.. my 1851 navy 44cal.. I watched videos learned they seem to shoot low.. so i shoot 2-3 lines on my targets or 4-6 inchs low.. and they always shoot bulls eyes.. or close to it.. i dont have to aim left or right and they even shoot in the holes i shot prior.. while my 1911 i have to aim right and down slightly for it to get near the center, but it still shoots all over the place my 1851 navy are wayyyyyyy more accurate

Thank you sir very helpful

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Most welcome

Same aiming point men have been shooting at for two centuries. CENTER OF "MUH ASS", according to my Drill Instructor back in '72.

Thanks again Blackie!!really love this series.QUESTION:at some point will you be doing a video on timing?there are others out there but you seem to be able to explain the complex in a manner that even the simple (that would be me)can comprehend!thanks again!

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I will get around to that topic

Great video as always, Blackie. Have you thought about filling the sight notches with something like silver solder, or even white paint? Really looking forward to your views on using shot in these revolvers

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

i have thought of a inlay..but always been to poor and lazy to get around to it

@Eralen00

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 I got a kit from amazon that comes with some flux for $7. If you have a basic propane torch, that's really all you need. Not sure if it would fill the notch perfectly, but it can be done cheap and simple

Battle sight range in more modern times. So you are creating a ladder sight in the hammer.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

of a sort..a mark to help the eye gauge the place to hold the front sight over time you will not need the marks you will just know where to hold

Just get a ruger old army. The best sights on any gun I own.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

they are fine guns

I have watched your other videos dealing with this subject, and this one was a great addition to those. I had a question about the front sight. If you modify that after you have modified the rear sight won't that throw the adjustment you've made to the rear sight off? Or is it such a small adjustment that it doesn't really matter? Also, I'm assuming you don't want to get into the hammer face when deepening the rear sight, correct?

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

the mod to the front sight is minor and really doesnt effect much..just helps with the sight picture and reduces the glare i spoke of..also the sight part of the hammer does not hit anything so it doesnt hurt to cut it the hammer face where it impacts the cap will become work hardened over time

My new Pietta 1851 Navy has a Gold BB front sight. How does this adapt to the rear sight lineup?? Thanks. Great video.

Blackie what about a Peita 1862 Dance?

Great video Blackie I have a Pietta 1851 in .44 cal with a 4.8” barrel. It has a brass pin-shape front sight. It is my side carry when hunting. I only intend to shoot out to 30 yards max. Any suggestions about how I modify it?

Could you please go over how to apply this to the Remington revolver?

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

i will in a future vid

Awesome vid, commenting to feed YT. But I also have a question

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

What is it?

@michaels3429

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 I have a new model army from pietta bought used that jams up tight when uncocking it back to half cock. Saying it another way, fully cock the hammer than thumb it down only to half cock by releasing the trigger as soon as the hammer is free. That will lock up the trigger, hammer and cylinder every time. Because the hand is still up, and the paw is still out. Is the paw supposed to be out at full cock? This jam can also happen when cocking the hammer, if you miss your stroke and mess it up. I've search around and it's very hard to find clear advice on addressing this problem

Blackie, maybe you've mentioned this but do you start your sighting process at close range then go out or at the 25yd.or start out work in to a shorter distance. If this has been already answered, I apologize.

The front site on my model '49 is a tiny brass "barley corn" (shiny aim point).. since the '49 is a short range defensive arm would it be impractical to range the rear site..? Anything past about 15yds would be a stretch for the little thing..

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

true if the front sight is not tall enough then what you have is a close range belly gun..it would be of some use to widen the rear much like a fix sighted revolver today will have a groove in top strap instead of rear sight for a quick point down the trench and shoot sort of thing

What about addressing the shine of the front sight with paint instead?

@blackoracle69

3 жыл бұрын

that can work..but it rubs off real easy

Blackie do you have any tips on the bead front site on an 1851 Confederate sheriff model??? Thanks...

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

i will do a update and talk to that and the 58 remington guys stay tuned

21:23 I had to think why 18 yds and 40 yds? Then I remembered 18 is a little more than half way between 10 and 25 and 40 is a little more than half way between 25 and 50. So now the bottom mark will be good 10 to 25, and top mark is good from 25 to 50.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

exactly so we have 2 lines instead of 4 or so and that hard so see

Sir, may I have your permission to download this video? Thumbs Up, great video!!

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, sure

@wolfswesterns6650

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 Great! Thank you.

Wow! At least I know why I have so much trouble 'hitting' with my pistols. This stuff ain't simple. The Colts (.44 cal.brass Navies) just come easier to me, still don't do all that much better than with my 1858 Remmies. I'm right-handed but only have vision in the left eye & that's 3/4 of a century-old so macht nicht, I guess I've got some work to do. Any thoughts on adding colored beads to the front sight (on the Remingtons) might help? Thanks for the video.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

it might help you..my thoughts are give it a try

@EdmundMar

3 жыл бұрын

77 here just bought my 1st BP a Walker. Same bad R eye problem. Would like to here about your trys and success'. edmundmarler@gmail.com

@caseysr.sectionhiker8372

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdmundMar Haven't done a thing since the Covid got going. We were in shut down & looks like we're going back. Indoor ranges around here don't like black powder or it's subs & it's a little dicey social distancing in the few outdoor ranges hereabouts & I mostly mean the criminal element. I do know putting "white-out" on my front sights for fixed range shooting did wonders for my scores. I'm not good at judging distances but I've been able to 'calculate' the target pretty well, given a reference point with firearms. Well good luck to you & I'll get back here if I can get outside to do some practice shooting. KC sr.

@EdmundMar

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseysr.sectionhiker8372 Good idea about white out for temporary fix. I haven shot for a year now due to cataract that they won't replace unless I return to a corrupt heart dr. I can still drive and do mods so I'm hoping to get good with left eye or diy PEMF electro therapy for the eye. GOD Bless you and yours.

Hi Blackie, 44 Navy with 1851 12" bbl. Any suggestions for precision sights on thr bbl. very low comb need higher sight line.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

often the navys will need a taller sight(front)

Hey Blackie have you found bird shot for snakes and small varmints useful? Looking for advice or non leathal loads for dogs need to protect my chickens but dont want to kill a neighbor's pet I have a 1851 peitta navy thanks for any advice you can share

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

sadly even a wad from a blank can ro real damage up close same goes for snake loads

Did you consider using a rear folding leaf sight, like the Colt 3rd(IIRC) Model Dragoon?

@blackoracle69

3 жыл бұрын

i have tried those and to be honest they shoot way too high

@adrianfirewalker4183

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 I've never had the opportunity to try them, but the concept is something that I like. I may have to pick up a .44 and put a leaf on as well as a taller front sight

About what frequency of rifling twist do Colt 1850/1860 pistols have? (We have an M1847 and M1851.)

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

depends they specs have changed over the yra of manufactures..pietta and uberti are close..origianl colts used progressive..i would look to the yr of make and look to the makers they should have that info avaible

@bgurtek

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 Thanks.

QUESTION off topic but? Powder Coating Lead Ball for lubrication?

@blackoracle69

3 жыл бұрын

i know it has been done for ammo for matches it will give a advantage in long strings of shots with no chance to wipe bore.. i tumble lube mine home cast RB with lee's liquid alox seem to help in my exp

@EdmundMar

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 Thanks. With the Powder Coating I can have RBs of many different Colors. Perhaps a way to visually ID before and/or after the shot. Or for RBs from different powder loads. GOD Bless You and please keep making videos.

can you apply this 1/3 rd principal without making notches on the hammer?

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

yep ya use a pencil make the marks and practice train you eye to know about where the mark is for a give range sight pic..once ya got it erase the marks on the hammer

@iaoshoku

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 tyvm

military arms often are difficult for normal citizens to understand the military is looking for "minute of man" a hit is a hit for them. Shouler, neck, groin... doesn't matter on the battlefield they are done and out of your way.

But... how deep did you cut your notch on the hammer ? Ok got it.

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

i usually start by cutting half way from the factory start point to the top of the hammer face ( the part that impacts the caps) then i shoot and deepen until i get t he impact point i want..i place my target at 10yds for this i will be doing it for the 1860 very soon

would you explain the different "f" in black powder. when to use which one. difference in black powder and pyrodex. how did the old timers measure powder? I was once told the old timers would put the ball in their hand and cover it with powder to measure the powder out. in the movies that take the horn and pour it in the barrel. that looks like a good way to blow up. thank you

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

each F is to show how fine the powder as in how course a grind it is..thus F cannon powder...FF musket / smoothbore /shotgun..big bore rifles .62's ect...FFF pistol /revolver.....FFFF priming powder for flintlocks..also sometimes used in very small pistols 32.s ....as to the covering of a ball it was a old way of finding a start load..rough way to measure then you went up or down till they found the best charge then made a horn measure to pour powder into then into the bore better for shot to shot than the guess work of covering ball in hand with powder

Any videos on casting and making your own round ball ammo, is it worth making my own

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

yes it is worth it..i have cast my own for 20+yrs

Like the vids but at 10 yds =30 feet I suspect a snake is not going to present a lethal threat. Just sayen!!

@blackoracle69

3 жыл бұрын

correct i may have misspoke i ment to say 10 feet 0-10 feet is snake range to me if it is 5yrs off i will go around it

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@DannyRiskit

4 жыл бұрын

dang you beat me!

@bobjoatmon1993

4 жыл бұрын

So what?

@blackoracle69

4 жыл бұрын

bragging rights...lol

@willrowell3218

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 Exactly, Haha

@bobjoatmon1993

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, this is one competition I see as worthless.