Any one using a nitro converted Uberti single action?

[steve medlock]

I recently bought the BP Uberti SAA. To be fair, I've only shot it twice so far but haven't manged to place any two shots in vaguely the same place yet. My plan was to try a range of loads when I get time. Be interested to know how the nitro version shoots.

Steve.

[Abasmajor]

[QUOTE=steve medlock;8099656]I recently bought the BP Uberti SAA. To be fair, I've only shot it twice so far but haven't manged to place any two shots in vaguely the same place yet. My plan was to try a range of loads when I get time. Be interested to know how the nitro version shoots.

Steve.[/QUOTE

Hi Steve,

I doubt a nitro version of any BP revolver would shoot more accurately than the BP variant no matter what the model. The attraction lies in the necessity for less steps when loading and the much reduced cleaning regime. The longer barrel and drift adjustable foresight on the Uberti Remington make it a better proposition in the accuracy stakes than the Colt SAA.
It's nice to have both though as you would really miss noise, smell and smoke associated with the BP experience provided it's on a nice day with plenty of time to clean the gun almost immediately after use.

Brian

[coburn]

I recently bought the BP Uberti SAA. To be fair, I've only shot it twice so far but haven't manged to place any two shots in vaguely the same place yet. My plan was to try a range of loads when I get time. Be interested to know how the nitro version shoots.

Steve.

I ve had a similar experience with a Ruger Old Army I've just bought, so can sympathize. I am running it on 777, but even a 15 to 20 grain charge is a bit smokey indoors.

I am thinking of trying the shotgun primer nipple conversation, and using a much smaller charge of 777. Anyone had any experience of this?

[loiner1965]

I ve had a similar experience with a Ruger Old Army I've just bought, so can sympathize. I am running it on 777, but even a 15 to 20 grain charge is a bit smokey indoors.

I am thinking of trying the shotgun primer nipple conversation, and using a much smaller charge of 777. Anyone had any experience of this?

ive stopped using swiss bp indoors due to smoke but 777 is just as bad lol

[Abasmajor]

I ve had a similar experience with a Ruger Old Army I've just bought, so can sympathize. I am running it on 777, but even a 15 to 20 grain charge is a bit smokey indoors.

I am thinking of trying the shotgun primer nipple conversation, and using a much smaller charge of 777. Anyone had any experience of this?

The club I use prohibits the use of both BP and BP substitutes meaning that I needed at least one nitro converted revolver to shoot indoors. I know of at least one shooter who trialled the use of replacement nipples for his Ruger which accommodate 209 shotgun without success. My nitro converted Ruger Old Army shoots accurately with either 15 grns of Hodgdon 777 or 4.3grns of Herco smokeless powder. This lighter 777 charge is as low as I would want go in the heavy framed Ruger and feels quite weak but still produces sub four inch groups at 25 yds. If I were restricted to one muzzle loading revolver, it would be a Ruger Old Army converted to use smokeless powder meaning I could shoot it at indoor or outdoor ranges and with BP, BP substitute or smokeless powder to cover all the bases.

Brian

[tim56]

I have a 51/2" one. Brilliant revolver. Easy to load, no faffing about with fillers or lube. I Use Herco with the supplied dispenser
and a .457" ball lubed with Alox. Shot gun primers are far easier to use than No11 primers. Accuracy is ok, but not fantastic
although i can keep most shots in the black on a PL12 target at 20 yards single handed. Strip down twice a year to clean properly
but spray only the moving bits with lube after each use.
Now the negatives. Front sight is very thin so I coat mine with tippex or a thin sliver of white tape. Count your shots, if you
double strike a primer they are harder to eject. Other than that I recommend getting one. Iv had mine for a few years now and
its getting nicer to use with age. Great fun to shoot and easy to use.!!