still trying to learn how to use it without wanting to throw it in trash
I first bought the slide-top version for the .44, thinking it’d be slimmer without the hinge, which is true. However, that box has the cap holes right alongside the cartridge holes, which makes it tricky to dump the cartridges out one at a time without losing the caps.
The flip top, at least in this 5-shot .31 cal arrangement, has a small compartment at the end for the caps, so it’s no problem to hold a finger over that section whilst dumping the cartridges out.
Overall, I like ‘em both.
I use this to make cartridges for a new Uberti 1849 Pocket Model, and it works well. I ground down the powder scoop to throw 11grains of FFFg powder, as that is all I can fit in the gun under the ErasGone conical bullet. It’s tricky assembling the things with such a tiny bullet, but not unmanageable.
This little toolbox perfect for Colt BP pistols and the nipple pick is perfect for any Black Powder pistol/rifle. Small and retro cool, get one! Great customer service also
and it works very well. It does take some patients if using a filler to 'take up space' with reduced powder charges.
I’ve used this on replicas and 3rd generation Colts (which were much tighter than the Italian replicas), and was very glad to have it. The nipple pick is a nice touch.
I’m glad somebody makes this tool, makes it well, and for a reasonable price to boot!
Goods were exactly as described and delivered very quickly, even although overseas (Scotland).
Bottom line: if you have a percussion revolver and you like history and/or convenient reloading, then you need one of these kits.
Using roundballs is a little tricky, but doable; the kit works spectacularly with the historical (and excellent) Johnston & Dow conicals from Eras Gone bullet molds. I found using 25grains of Swiss FFFg made for easier seating with those bullets in my Uberti 1860 Army; using the included powder measure throwing ~27gr (which is a historically-correct charge for use with a conical bullet in Colt’s Army Revolver), I could just BARELY cram that pointy bullet down far enough to clear the face of the cylinder.
I loaded a good number of both roundball and conical cartridges with this kit, and had no problems loading or shooting them in my unmodified Uberti revolver. Reliability and performance were both excellent: accuracy was better than loose-loaded roundballs, and I didn’t get any failures to ignite until the gun was quite dirty (about forty rounds fired with no cleaning).
This is a very handy way to carry a reload for a soot-belching sixgun. I’ve been using the Johnston & Dow conical bullet cast in the Eras Gone mold, assembled with this fine outfit’s paper cartridge kit (using 25gr of FFFg) and the cartridges fit nicely (and shoot splendidly!).
I bought a pair of the .44 Paper Cartridge Wallets with the Slide Top. I love this modern twist on an old concept! This review is based on my opinion which is a product of my observations & my experiences with these items. I've attached a video of this problem for you to see & hear for yourself.
Brand new factory percussion caps barely fit inside the percussion cap holes. Once inside, they will NOT move. They do NOT drop free. I used a small diameter drill to remove the percussion caps. I then used a 13/64 drill bit to slightly widen the percussion cap holes. They now function properly. I had to perform this remedial adjustment for both wallets for them to function properly so the caps drop free.
I immediately emailed CK's about this. I decided to leave this review since I received no response to my email about this problem. I can't be the only shooter who has encountered this issue. I hope CK's modifies the wallet line's 3D printing program accordingly to adjust the diameter of the percussion cap holes in all of their wallets to ensure a DROP FREE performance, with some wiggle room to account for the minor standard deviation of percussion cap variance across manufacturers. Although I own dozens of C&B revolvers of all kinds, I'm less inclined to purchase the other wallets in the present line due to the defective design metrics & poor quality control.
Xactly as described. Everything required. Well curated selection.
Shipment of the order took a little longer than expected. But the wallet is very well made and very useful.
I ordered two ROA Deluxe kits from the UK, one for myself and one for my shooting buddy. Excellent presentation in a storage box and having done this before with my Navy 1851 .36 cal, am sure we will get excellent results. Many thanks for a first class service!
I received my .44 CAL kit packaged neatly and with everything well protected. I am very pleased with this kit. I also got the wax heating plate with this order. Nicely made kit, helpful YouTube videos on how to use.
It works great but I bought a different cup warmer on EBay that isn’t warm enough. So I ordered a 110V one
I loaded 18 .44 caliber round ball paper cartridges with 20 grains of Tripple P FFFG and 10 grains of cream of wheat to match the 30 grains of powder the block is designed for, making each paper slightly longer for rolling round balls as instructed. I used several different types of rolling papers, the thinnest and most completely burned turning out to be "RAW" brand, but found I had to be careful not to get the paper wet with heated lubricant or it would try to tear open while loading. All cartridges loaded and fired the first time in my 1858 Pietta, but ramming the balls into the cylinder was way more difficult than just loading round balls as the added diameter of the paper increased how much lead had to be shaved off to load each ball and left much heavier lead round rings from each round. Accuracy was still excellent at 15 yards. I did have to take the nipples out while cleaning to assure all the paper residue had been removed, but I think most of the excess residue was from the thicker papers rather than the RAWs. I have received Johnson and Dow 220 grain bullets and pan to try shooting them this week before loading them in paper cartridges.
Garry Swain
The paper punch won't work after cutting about 20 end "caps'.
54 Percussion Sharps Paper Cartridge Former Master Kit
All of the kits I ordered work as described. I plan on trying some of the finished products later this week.