How to Prepare Your Pietta LeMat for the Range: A Black Powder Checklist
How to Prepare Your Pietta LeMat for the Range: A Black Powder Checklist
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How to Prepare Your Pietta LeMat for the Range: A Black Powder Checklist
Intro:
The Pietta LeMat isn’t your average revolver — and it doesn’t shoot like one either. Here’s a quick prep guide for taking this 9-shot + 1 shotgun beast to the range safely and effectively.
Supplies You’ll Need
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.44 caliber round balls or conical bullets
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20-gauge wads and shot (or patched round ball)
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FFFg black powder
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Percussion caps (#11 recommended)
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Lubed wads or over-powder cards
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Nipple wrench and cleaning tools
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Black powder lube (bore butter, Crisco, etc.)
Loading Checklist
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Clean the barrel and chambers – residue kills performance
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Measure powder carefully – typically ~30 grains in the cylinder, 60 for shotgun
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Seat balls and wads firmly
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Grease each chamber to prevent chain fire
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Cap all nipples LAST — never cap during loading
After the Smoke Clears
Black powder fouling is no joke. After shooting:
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Disassemble the revolver
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Soak parts in hot soapy water
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Dry and oil thoroughly
Bonus Tip: Mark your hammer selector to remember which barrel you're firing from.
Final Thought:
With proper care, your Pietta LeMat won’t just perform — it’ll impress. This is one gun that rewards attention and respect.