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KevinA · 09-10-2011, 02:25 PM

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and thought I would throw a question out. I own a 1851 Colt Navy repro in .44 made by Traditions (Pietta), in brass frame. I usually use Pyrodex P or even RS, around 20 or so grains, with #11 Rem caps, .454 balls.....never needed a filler, use a bit of Crisco to prevent chain fires. Anyway, I see .44/.45 Pyrodex pellets today at Walmart. The rep said they have been around for a while and are perfectly safe to fire in my repro. I have always fired in the range of 20-28 grain Pyrodex P or RS. Any higher, I figure accuracy would be affected and the frame might slowly start to get annoyed. ANY thoughts on these pellets for an 1851 Colt Navy repro by Pietta in .44, I would greatly appreciate. Thanks so much!!!!!

09-10-2011, 02:25 PM	#1
KevinA Firearm Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lake Monticello, VA Posts: 76	Pyrodex pistol pellets???? Hello all, I am new to this forum and thought I would throw a question out. I own a 1851 Colt Navy repro in .44 made by Traditions (Pietta), in brass frame. I usually use Pyrodex P or even RS, around 20 or so grains, with #11 Rem caps, .454 balls.....never needed a filler, use a bit of Crisco to prevent chain fires. Anyway, I see .44/.45 Pyrodex pellets today at Walmart. The rep said they have been around for a while and are perfectly safe to fire in my repro. I have always fired in the range of 20-28 grain Pyrodex P or RS. Any higher, I figure accuracy would be affected and the frame might slowly start to get annoyed. ANY thoughts on these pellets for an 1851 Colt Navy repro by Pietta in .44, I would greatly appreciate. Thanks so much!!!!!