If you draw an H orizontal line under your shots and then a V ertical line to the left of your shots , you will have drawn an L on the tarrget . Measure from the H orizontal line to each of your shots , add those measurements together and divide by the number of shots to get the H number . Do the same using the vertical line to get the V number . Measure from the corner of the L along the H line the number you got [ the H number ] and draw a line at 90 degrees from that point . Do the same on the V ertical line with the V Number . Where the 2 lines meet is your M P I or mean point of impact . You can then use the M P I to zero your weapon onto your AIMING POINT job done . I enjoyed your video thank you for posting it .

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I will indeed try that. Thanks for watching and commenting

I have this pistol as well, absolutely love it, very accurate and iconic 👍🇺🇸

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Yes it is! I love it’s look and feel…thanks!

Thanks for your common sense explaining of the black power shooting sport.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for your kind words.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

Great video, and I learned something today, I never Heard of the string test until watching your video. Beautiful 1851 Navy revolver. I love Pietta, they make great black powder percussion revolvers. Thanks for sharing.

I love the string method. so simple, My New Pieta is a 4 Aces, '51 plastic scrape to fit grips

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

6 ай бұрын

I’ve seen that gun. Never shot it. It’s sweet!

thank you for your new video!

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy it

THANK YOU SIR THIS WAS VERY INTERESTING STUFF

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Glad you found it interesting

I like this method. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for your presentation.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

It’s a fun and accurate way to look at your shooting. Thanks for giving it try.

Thanks for explaining the string test. I've heard references to it in the past but your explanation was clear. Also enjoy your practical, historic approach to using these guns. I frequently use my percussion pistols at Cowboy matches where I use them in the original fashion--real black powder, projectiles etc.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

That’s great! Thanks for the kind words. I also like your approach to percussion revolvers and history! Keep on brother

Love my Pietta 1851 Colt .36cal! Never heard of this test so can't wait to try it out. Thank you sir! 💥💥💥

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

It’s fun to add this to the range work! Good luck. Hope you enjoy it.

Interesting method. I can see how that would be relevant for a lot of practical shooting applications.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! It does work for me as I try to learn to shoot more historically effective. It’s not the end-all but I like it knowing that’s how it was done 160 years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Modern shooters know this as "Mean Radius" (historically known as Figure of Merit). A lot of people are using this to assess groups, because it's more statistically robust than just measuring the max diameter of the group. For this video, he had 6 data points as opposed to 2 data points(whichever 2 shots are farthest from each other). Mean Radius(MR) also lets you objectively determine "fliers", most people considered a true flier to be more than 1.5 or 2 Standard Deviations away from the MR. If you're a data nerd(like me🤓) there's even more stuff you can do with MR. There are multiple group analysis apps available that spit out the MR(Range Buddy, the Hornady app, ect..) good video 👍

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! I am a data nerd…trying hard to keep it simple lol. I’ll look into the apps!

@joearledge1

10 ай бұрын

@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb absolutely, if you really want to go deep with MR, the hornady app target analyzer gives you the X,Y coordinates for each shot, with the POA as the 0,0 origin. Keep up the good work Sir

@Schlachtschule

10 ай бұрын

it's different from the Figure of Merit. The FoM is a gauge of the precision of the rifle, and calculates Mean Radial Deviation. In other words, the FoM determines the average distance of each shot from the center of the group, or the Mean Point of Impact. The String Test, conversely, is a gauge of the accuracy of the man and his weapon rather than just the precision of the firearm, and calculates the average distance from the Intended Mean Point of Impact--the spot you intended to hit. Thus, I use the FoM when I am working up a load (shooting from rest, as they did in period), but use the String Test to measure how well I'm shooting at the range.

@joearledge1

10 ай бұрын

@@Schlachtschule right... MR is also based off of the mathematical center of the group, not the POA... in the interest of keeping things simple, the assumption was that the POA was the center of the group... FoM/MR is in reality, simply a tool that can be used to measure precision and accuracy, depending on where your 0,0 point is(group center or POA) and was historically used for both purposes... The string is just a convenient way to take the measurements...

I never heard of this. It's a cool method and easy to remember. I shoot a Pietta Colt 1860 Army .44. Great video.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s helped me a lot! I love the Pietta 60 Army! Good shooting! Thanks for watching.

Kind Thanks and I did find it very interesting. I didn’t know about the string test, I’m amazed that I didn’t come across it somewhere along the way. Well you brought a new line. I do know what you mean about doing the same things as our Ancestors did in their day. I call it Shooting History. Until one does some black powder shooting I don’t believe one can appreciate and understand soldiers and ancestors of the past. Next time I shoot my 1851 or 1860 Army, I’m going to try the string test. Thanks Again and Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Thanks brother. Those are kind words! My goal is to keep it interesting. I agree, there’s something about trying to feel what it must have been like back in the day. It’s my main goal. Be well and thanks for the great message.

I have not shot mine for accuracy yet. I am very muchinterested in accuracy since what i do know is that it shoots really high. And I had to ream all the chambers as they were all undersized I actually nickel plated it and two others every thing that was not color case ended up bright nickel during the process I discovered the front sight is screwed in. It is VERY fine metric thread (computer screws work) So I can put a screw in there and chop it down to where it shoots well then measure that and make up my brass one that will be slightly different in that it will bigger in dia until I flatten the sides and front... pretty much a more square sight. Also I have been making paper cartridges sooo.... bunch of stuff to check These things look really great in bright nickel . once I find the accuracy potential for a gun that gives me a reference point. one thing about nickel tho.... it is ten times more picky about initial metal polish than even blue. I actually redid a barrel and some cylinders cause they were just not polished enough for instance the engraving on the cylinders shows up much better in nickel.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

6 ай бұрын

I love nickel plating. You’ve got a lot going on and I love it! I find that these revolvers are quite accurate once the point of aim is established either by fixing sights or aiming off using windage and elevation. The string test, to me, gives a great 19th century way to measure and track us shooters and our ability to shoot straight! Thanks for your note and for watching. Let me know how you come along on your project. Ps. I have paper cartridges made too and I’ll be getting them in the channel soon I hope. Take care

@doranmaxwell1755

6 ай бұрын

Two quick things... there is a turn of this century test I have.been using that makes sense to me for pistols. a few of the gun writers got together and figured out a way to get good gun/ammo accuracy results that would match a mechnical rest. it is simple. For a person who is a GOOD shot to shoot off sandbags from 25 yards and take the best 3 out of 5 I have been shooting for more than half a century (hard to believe for me) and find that it works. Another is that I make the regular paper BP rounds for 31 and 36 but for 44 I use pyrodex pellets and roll them and a lubed wad and then the ball all together in a 1 1/2 zig zag and twist then cut off the nubs... super fast and easy using elmers glue sticks. The 31's I made using a block of plastic 3/4" thick drill and taper the holes slightly .. use a 5/8 paper punch for making dozens of bases at a time. Being retired gives me the time to mess with all these projects LOL Plating polishing making grips for guns and knives.. not the best results ever but getting better as I go... @@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

Nice little history presentation and nice revolver! Looking forward to more! I'm a beginner with a Remington NMA. Ever shot a Dragoon?

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! Hope you stick around! I have not shot a dragoon…but I have a buddy with one and I’m gonna get it and try it out. It’ll end up on video sometime this fall! Thanks for watching. I’m going to be gearing my channel to new shooters so hang on. Enjoy that Remington

My great, great grandpa showed my grandpa and finally to me how to keep the caps on the nipples, so when the cylinder rotates, they won't fall off. He said when loading the cylinder, put the cap on the nipple then drop a small drop of wax from a candle on each cap, keeps the cap on and water proof.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

8 ай бұрын

No kidding! I’ve never heard that. Think I’ll try it out! It’ll help water proof too! Nothing like generational wisdom!

@deney54

8 ай бұрын

@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb It's a little tricky with the candle and the wax ... I use birthday candles, because they are small, less big drips.

I have just recently bought that same pistol. I have not fired it yet.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

I like it! It’s a good shooter! It’s purdy too

Comment on the 1851 Navy in cal .44; tell anyone pulling out the “ not historical card “ ( read killjoys ) tell them it is actually an prototype from Sam Colt for his 1860 Army OR its a Yankee copy of the JH Dance in .44 ! Lol

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

25 күн бұрын

No doubt. No doubt

Good shooting brother. I have a few pieces you may be interested in.

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Thanks brother. I like interesting stuff!

You have to clean it soon after every range session, right?

@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb

10 ай бұрын

Hi. Yes indeed you do. I clean either the evening I shout or latest the next day. Cleaning is part of the deal. But it doesn’t have to be a complete tear down clean. I only do that every 100 shots or so. A good field cleaning works til then