I'm really glad I found this video. I didn't know about grease being able to cause a fireball effect. My plan is to use this in an indoor green screen setting for a film. Would have been a nightmare if I came across a video that said to use grease and that happened.
Thanks. It's a great hobby. If you can find a group of black powder shooters or reenactors, you can usually get great deals on used firearms, gear, and they can be a big help getting started. Thanks for watching!
Just curious, why does the Colt make a louder bang than the Remington? I would've expected it to be the other way around since the Remington has deeper cylinder chambers, so you can use more grains of powder, more powder = bigger bang ( or so I thought)
Great video , now I have some use for any old cream of wheat I don't need ...next video of a close up of FIreing one with the ream of wheat...to see how it actually works ....
I did this with my 1851 Navy this 4th of July. 30 grains pyrodex plus cream of wheat double packed as shown here. Made a real nice boom. But be careful..after hearing about that actor that accidentally killed himself by shooting himself point blank in the head with a blank loaded pistol, I was curious as to what damage would occur. So I shot an empty soda can point blank. It blew a golf ball sized hole through both sides!
can this be made into paper cartridges with wads, so instead of the ball it would b the cream of wheat. so that way they would b ready to just pop right in and ram down. I am wanting to make these for practice but also for a non lethal self defense type thing. cuz a loud boom will scare off alot of people and will also get my neighbors attention to come help lol. and I dont wanna have to sit there with somebody breaking in for 5min trying to ram down cream of wheat. I only have cap and ball 6shooters and right now it is way to difficult and if near impossible to get a modern day firearm where I live in commifornia so I am having to make due with my bp revolvers. thxs guys
good info, thinking of using my '51 navy replica during the haunted hayrides at work next month, typically they use 12ga blanks but for the scene i think the cap and ball would be way cooler
Private Cook is well-seasoned but didn't know what the loading lever was called or what the safety notch was called. His muzzle discipline is atrocious. I also liked the way most of his hand was in front of the cylinder when he was searching for the safety notch. I've always been the Ordnance NCO and safety advisor in every re-enacting unit I've been in, from CW to WW2. Teach the new guys correctly. Weapon's safety, live-fire or blank loads, can never be stressed hard enough.
So true. Thanks for your experienced input. When this was made, he was as green as the grass and we tapped his enthusiasm to try teaching after he only used the pistol a few times. This started his education to now being as trained and safety conscious as the rest of us. That, and basic training taught him a lot, too. Much, older now, he's mentioned he's wanted to re-do the video. It's good to see experienced hands like you are helping to keep the hobby safe and educated. Thanks again for watching.
I wish I could just pound the Like button on your comment. Im just a gunsmith and enthusiast and even for me this was terrifying to watch. Even blanks can take out EYES, cause severe burns, and cause other injuries at such close range. I dont blame the kid. The fault here lies squarely with the 1st Sargent and any others "training" theses Privates. :(
Great on loading the firearm but no firing demonstration after is like four-play with a hot model but instead of scoring she shakes your hand and leaves. SMH 🤦♂️
I have a question about civil war reenacting? I have a confederate army uniform that I bought patches for, even though I never did any civil war reenactment. Do I have to go through the ranks like any other person at the time? I just want to know?
If starting out as a reenactor, absolutely. Honestly being a private is an absolute blast on a multitude of levels and gives you a greater experience on the average life of a civil war soldier when done right. Rank truly isnt everything in this and the higher you get the more those shoulder boards start to weigh.
Where was this? I hear Washington state & historical society and I’m immediately interested (this comment typed by Pvt. Sayers 361st Reg. 91st Div. of AEF NW)
Thanks! I just used this in a local reenactment because I bought it and when I got out in camp it dawned on me, How the hell do I use this thing? Now its all good. Thank you!
Yes, if youre doing live fire. However, for reenacting it must be a material that isn't a grease, solid or combustible material for safety of other reenactors and fire risk if there is dry grass around. We have had grease balls fly past some of us in the field and have seen one actually hit a person, luckily it was nothing serious.
When we reenact, our safety rules limit revolvers to a max of 40 grains. We're just trying to make them go boom so sometimes we save money and powder by varying the number grains while staying below the safety limit. Things are quite different when live firing. Thanks for watching!
I would check with your manufacturer's loading instructions and follow those carefully. That said, I've used pyrodex just fine but I don't recommend it. These old weapons weren't designed for modern propellants. In our reenacting organization it's black powder only.
We feel your pain! It's hard to find it here, too. I do think I saw it once at Bass Pro Shops but it was pricey. Our captain lives on the other side of the state and he has to drive to Idaho to purchase black powder for the company. I was talking to a few gun shop owners and they said the biggest reason so few people carry it anymore is because of the massive amount of insurance shop owners have to carry in order to store it.
Remind me to never be around private Cook when he's handling a weapon. Terrible muzzle control and doesn't even know "safety notch" and loading lever" please tell me he has improved!! That boy is dangerous.
THIS IS A JOKE.BUT THEY WONT LISTEN TILL SOMEONE GET'S HURT.THIS IS WHY THEY ASK YOU TO BE VERY CAAREFULL WITH GUN'S WHEN PPL ARE AROUND.IF THIS KID WAS MY FRIEND I'D EXPLAN A FEW THING'S TO HIM.BEFORE HE SHOT ME DEAD.LOL
The one he is wearing in the video was my old frock before I got promoted to Captain and purchased my officers frock. It was made by Timeless Stitches which operates out of here in Washington State.
tstitches.com/store/page90-ss2.html that is the link. Since youre 12 and will be growing a lot in the future, I highly recommend going to the sack coat (fatigue blouse) until you slow down in growing. Frocks are not cheap even for low grade ones and no need to be dropping money like crazy every two years for a new one to fit. I did that when I started when I was 15 and in two years had to get another because I grew even more. Just my two cents. Capt. Whitehall
Another option would be combustable paper cartridges (demoed here by the boys over in the 11th Ohio Vol Cav) ruclips.net/video/mN6RDvIMdNQ/видео.html What I like about this is how easy it is to reload in the field. It would of course depend on the rules of each reenacting group/venue, but as you are able to use combustable paper in your Sharps Rifles, I would imagine this would be allowed too. The OVC's technique is very similar to your rat tail cartridges too.
You're absolutely right and thanks for sharing the link. We're definitely seeing more and more people making paper cartridges and matching period-correct style boxes for them these days.
I know you can't use these reenacting,....but I do live fire games. img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Box%20Repos/Combustable_Rounds_1.jpg
Awesome info. I've talked to others about the cream of wheat, but never saw the loading process. Great info!
hey Santee! fun to find one of my favorite channel in the comments!
USE CRISCO.''COOKING CRISCO THEY FRY FOOD WITH,IN A CAN''STOP'S CHAIN FIRE.
Great to see young men getting into reenactments. Fine video
I'm gonna try using that loading method if I get myself a black powder revolver. Nice video, thank you very much.
I use kiks cereal. It compresses just like cream of wheat, and comes in approximately .44 caliber! It also disperses like cream of wheat does.
Excellent video, very helpful!
The true first step is to make sure that the revolver's not loaded.
And that there isn't a percussion cap on the nipple...
I'm really glad I found this video. I didn't know about grease being able to cause a fireball effect. My plan is to use this in an indoor green screen setting for a film. Would have been a nightmare if I came across a video that said to use grease and that happened.
I really want to get into black powder....just need the money! Awesome educational video.
Thanks. It's a great hobby. If you can find a group of black powder shooters or reenactors, you can usually get great deals on used firearms, gear, and they can be a big help getting started. Thanks for watching!
Thankfully you can get a lot of good quality Italian revolvers for around $200 to $250. Not too bad.
during then civil war soldiers used the paper cartridges!
Thanks for the info, gentlemen!
Just curious, why does the Colt make a louder bang than the Remington? I would've expected it to be the other way around since the Remington has deeper cylinder chambers, so you can use more grains of powder, more powder = bigger bang ( or so I thought)
Great video , now I have some use for any old cream of wheat I don't need ...next video of a close up of FIreing one with the ream of wheat...to see how it actually works ....
We have an event this weekend, I'll see what we can do. That's a great idea and thanks for watching.
I like Cream of Rice. Did this be used instead of wheat?
Does the cream of wheat shake loose over time when the weapon is muzzle down in a holster?
Rarely. When its loaded and packed tightly it stays 99% of the time.
As he was packing the powder, i was starting to get a little nervous there 😂😂
Is cream of wheat like wheatgerm or semolina?
I did this with my 1851 Navy this 4th of July. 30 grains pyrodex plus cream of wheat double packed as shown here.
Made a real nice boom. But be careful..after hearing about that actor that accidentally killed himself by shooting himself point blank in the head with a blank loaded pistol, I was curious as to what damage would occur. So I shot an empty soda can point blank. It blew a golf ball sized hole through both sides!
We follow all safety measures. Points the revolver at cameraman
Isn’t that what they are doing all day anyway, pointing guns at each other?
can this be made into paper cartridges with wads, so instead of the ball it would b the cream of wheat. so that way they would b ready to just pop right in and ram down. I am wanting to make these for practice but also for a non lethal self defense type thing. cuz a loud boom will scare off alot of people and will also get my neighbors attention to come help lol. and I dont wanna have to sit there with somebody breaking in for 5min trying to ram down cream of wheat. I only have cap and ball 6shooters and right now it is way to difficult and if near impossible to get a modern day firearm where I live in commifornia so I am having to make due with my bp revolvers. thxs guys
I always wondered how to make blanks.
good info, thinking of using my '51 navy replica during the haunted hayrides at work next month, typically they use 12ga blanks but for the scene i think the cap and ball would be way cooler
I WOULD'ENT''
Pop out the cylinder on the Remington to cap. So much easier.
Private Cook is well-seasoned but didn't know what the loading lever was called or what the safety notch was called. His muzzle discipline is atrocious. I also liked the way most of his hand was in front of the cylinder when he was searching for the safety notch. I've always been the Ordnance NCO and safety advisor in every re-enacting unit I've been in, from CW to WW2. Teach the new guys correctly. Weapon's safety, live-fire or blank loads, can never be stressed hard enough.
So true. Thanks for your experienced input. When this was made, he was as green as the grass and we tapped his enthusiasm to try teaching after he only used the pistol a few times. This started his education to now being as trained and safety conscious as the rest of us. That, and basic training taught him a lot, too. Much, older now, he's mentioned he's wanted to re-do the video. It's good to see experienced hands like you are helping to keep the hobby safe and educated. Thanks again for watching.
I wish I could just pound the Like button on your comment. Im just a gunsmith and enthusiast and even for me this was terrifying to watch. Even blanks can take out EYES, cause severe burns, and cause other injuries at such close range. I dont blame the kid. The fault here lies squarely with the 1st Sargent and any others "training" theses Privates. :(
@@CompanyD2ndUSSS well done! Start 'em while they're enthusiastic and keep 'em until well after they're seasoned.
triple 7 ffg? do not use?
Great on loading the firearm but no firing demonstration after is like four-play with a hot model but instead of scoring she shakes your hand and leaves. SMH 🤦♂️
We'll be doing some how-to and firing videos in the near future.
Private Cook, stop pointing your side arm at your Sargent !!!
cocoa puffs work to instead of cream of wheat
I have a question about civil war reenacting? I have a confederate army uniform that I bought patches for, even though I never did any civil war reenactment. Do I have to go through the ranks like any other person at the time? I just want to know?
If starting out as a reenactor, absolutely. Honestly being a private is an absolute blast on a multitude of levels and gives you a greater experience on the average life of a civil war soldier when done right. Rank truly isnt everything in this and the higher you get the more those shoulder boards start to weigh.
You Damn Yankees! 🤣 that's a good idea on how to add the cream of wheat. Did they use capers during the civil war?
Where was this? I hear Washington state & historical society and I’m immediately interested (this comment typed by Pvt. Sayers 361st Reg. 91st Div. of AEF NW)
This was a few years ago at an event in Chehalis. We are based all over WA, ID and a member in Montana. Feel free to shoot us an email!
Company D 2nd USSS , I have future interest. And while we’re on the topic, our AEF WW1 group is also recruiting. Look for us on Facebook
Great video, very informative...but needed a second take.
Thanks! I just used this in a local reenactment because I bought it and when I got out in camp it dawned on me, How the hell do I use this thing? Now its all good. Thank you!
YOU MEAN THAT THIS VIDIO TAUGHT YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED'ED TO KNOW,WOW,YOUR IN BIG DOO DOO.UGH☼
What is cream of wheat ?
Its a breakfast cereal. You can usually find it in grocery stores next to the oatmeal.
Company D 2nd USSS
At your local farm & garden center next to the Ginny pig fluff
How to you make the cream of wheat? Runny or very dry? Runny would not pack, dry would not go down the barrel.
Haha you are based in Washington that is where I live to bad I'm joining the marine core I would check you guys out
Great vid.
Can you not just use a patch?
Yes, if youre doing live fire. However, for reenacting it must be a material that isn't a grease, solid or combustible material for safety of other reenactors and fire risk if there is dry grass around. We have had grease balls fly past some of us in the field and have seen one actually hit a person, luckily it was nothing serious.
Does floral foam work?
I was told steel frames can do 30 grains
When we reenact, our safety rules limit revolvers to a max of 40 grains. We're just trying to make them go boom so sometimes we save money and powder by varying the number grains while staying below the safety limit. Things are quite different when live firing. Thanks for watching!
Company D 2nd USSS can u use 777 or pyrodex
I would check with your manufacturer's loading instructions and follow those carefully. That said, I've used pyrodex just fine but I don't recommend it. These old weapons weren't designed for modern propellants. In our reenacting organization it's black powder only.
It's impossible to find black powder
We feel your pain! It's hard to find it here, too. I do think I saw it once at Bass Pro Shops but it was pricey. Our captain lives on the other side of the state and he has to drive to Idaho to purchase black powder for the company. I was talking to a few gun shop owners and they said the biggest reason so few people carry it anymore is because of the massive amount of insurance shop owners have to carry in order to store it.
Why not just take the cly out and load it that way?
Could. I think its mostly preference, habit, and harder for new recruits to loose or drop things. Thanks for the question.
So this is why the North lost until the South ran out of LEAD. (joking)
Damm Yankees !! How long can they stay loaded before we fire 'em ? (Think "Confederate" nighbor's cats...) Thanks !
Remind me to never be around private Cook when he's handling a weapon. Terrible muzzle control and doesn't even know "safety notch" and loading lever" please tell me he has improved!! That boy is dangerous.
THIS IS A JOKE.BUT THEY WONT LISTEN TILL SOMEONE GET'S HURT.THIS IS WHY THEY ASK YOU TO BE VERY CAAREFULL WITH GUN'S WHEN PPL ARE AROUND.IF THIS KID WAS MY FRIEND I'D EXPLAN A FEW THING'S TO HIM.BEFORE HE SHOT ME DEAD.LOL
Dude on the left is not happy, see those looks he's giving the guy on his right? I don't think he likes ppl in his bubble.
Were did private cook get he's frock from
The one he is wearing in the video was my old frock before I got promoted to Captain and purchased my officers frock. It was made by Timeless Stitches which operates out of here in Washington State.
Thank you I just want to know because when I turn 12 I want to join you
I just looked and did not find it but I probably type something in wrong
tstitches.com/store/page90-ss2.html that is the link. Since youre 12 and will be growing a lot in the future, I highly recommend going to the sack coat (fatigue blouse) until you slow down in growing. Frocks are not cheap even for low grade ones and no need to be dropping money like crazy every two years for a new one to fit. I did that when I started when I was 15 and in two years had to get another because I grew even more. Just my two cents.
Capt. Whitehall
I just want to know where to find one for when I slow down in growing
Another option would be combustable paper cartridges (demoed here by the boys over in the 11th Ohio Vol Cav) ruclips.net/video/mN6RDvIMdNQ/видео.html
What I like about this is how easy it is to reload in the field. It would of course depend on the rules of each reenacting group/venue, but as you are able to use combustable paper in your Sharps Rifles, I would imagine this would be allowed too. The OVC's technique is very similar to your rat tail cartridges too.
You're absolutely right and thanks for sharing the link. We're definitely seeing more and more people making paper cartridges and matching period-correct style boxes for them these days.
Oh for cripes sake, pick somebody who knows what he is doing for your video demonstration.
Chill out he's a private this is good training for him.
I know you can't use these reenacting,....but I do live fire games.
img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/Sgt_John_Chapman/Box%20Repos/Combustable_Rounds_1.jpg
If I were to get into reenactment, I’d cheat a little and get a conversion cylinder for 45 or 38 blanks.
I'm not a reinactor yet,but I am a juicy Confederate