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  1. 14-06-2010, 05:51 PM #1
    DaveJW
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    Nitro Conversion

    Someone recently mentioned a Nitro Conversion for a BP Pistol. Does anyone know if I can get a cylinder for my Ruger Old Army that will take smokeless powder? I am not looking for anything other than to eliminate the smoke that other club members find so annoying. I am happy to continue with the stock press on firing caps.
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  2. 15-06-2010, 07:29 AM #2
    Wobbly 2
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    All the nitro cylinder conversions that I have seen, use shotgun primers for the ignition.

    I have see conversions by Alan westlake, Bob Dunkley, Ian Wiggins, and Richard Kershaw, so theres a few people you could ask for help.
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  3. 15-06-2010, 10:03 AM #3
    harricook
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    Mine has a Westlake cylinder for Nitro as well as the original BP cylinder

    It is much cleaner & less grief loading BUT I still lile shooting BP

    What about using one of the BP subs rather than going for a cylinder ?

    Roy

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  4. 15-06-2010, 10:42 AM #4
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    I currently only use 777 but it still generates a lot of smoke. One of our guys has a lung problem so he can't shoot when I shoot.
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  5. 15-06-2010, 12:19 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveJW View Post
    I currently only use 777 but it still generates a lot of smoke. One of our guys has a lung problem so he can't shoot when I shoot.
    Pity you are not closer - you could come to a club day & have a play !!

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  6. 15-06-2010, 05:17 PM #6
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    Berkshire? Probably a bit posh for a Norfolk boy! Thanks anyway.
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  7. 15-06-2010, 06:32 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveJW View Post
    Berkshire? Probably a bit posh for a Norfolk boy! Thanks anyway.
    I'm a London boy wot moved west !!

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  8. 16-06-2010, 12:56 PM #8
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    Smile

    I'm a London boy wot moved west !!


    Im a London boy wot moved North!
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  9. 16-06-2010, 03:02 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveJW View Post
    I'm a London boy wot moved west !!


    Im a London boy wot moved North!
    Hee hee !

    Well if you drift 'south' (and west (ish) at all & want to play with the ROA in
    nitro - give me a shout I'll organise it at Bisley for you !

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  10. 17-06-2010, 08:31 PM #10
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    Hi Roy, i see you have the original b/p cylinder and a nitro one for your revolver. Did you have to get an extra slot on your ticket for the nitro one?
    Iv got a Ruger old army in stainless with fixed sights and a 51/2" barrel. Iv got a mold for the .457" bullet and often wondered what it would be like with nitro. Tim
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  11. 17-06-2010, 08:55 PM #11
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    Yes, you will need a extra slot for the nitro cylinder.
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  12. 17-06-2010, 09:05 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wobbly 2 View Post
    Yes, you will need a extra slot for the nitro cylinder.
    Yes as Wobbly says - you need an extra authority

    on my FAC it simply states the calibre & description is 'spare cylinder'

    You will have to explain your 'good reason' to your FEO when you apply

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