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Greetings all. Does anyone know if .45 LC dies can be used for .45 Schoefield reloading? It seems to me that this is much the same as using the .38/.357 dies. Thanks Bill

Can one use .45 Colt dies for .45 Schoefield? Much the same as using .357 dies for .38 Spl. Bill C

For a Winchester 1873 (original), what is the safest way to remove the bolt and firing pin? To do the least amount of damage. Is there a trick to it? I actually need to repair or replace the extractor. Thanks Bill Cook

I have been shooting an original Remington 1858 and an original 1860 Army. I have been using CCI #11 caps, and these seem to be too large for the nipples. I need to squeez them slightly for them to saty on. Is there a better way? Bill Cook

I have a fairly new IAB sharps (the price was right). I have never fired a Sharps before, though I have owned an original rifle for over 20 years (the bore was not worth shooting). I know that black powder should have some compression, or at least no air space. The chamber in the the breech...

I am currently looking for a "Long Range" Rifle. I am looking at the Pedersoli Sharps and the Hi-Wall. I would love a Shiloh, but.... 45-90 is my caliber of choice, I want a tang sight and hooded front sight. Is there anyone who has experience with both rifles? Bill C

Since I now have two and getting a third Nagant revolver, they might be nice to shoot. Has anyone worked up any good handloads for these. I find very little in any of my reloading manuals. I suspect that the loading would be similar to the 32-20 for pistol. Thanks Bill