Re: [DL] speed loading question, etc.

["doyle erin west" <westfam@the-i.net>]

Thats what i was figuring the numbers were talking about.  I've tried to
load both types, and it's a LOT slower than you'd think.

> they had a side swing revover back then too.  where the cylinder swings
out
> to the side.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Evil Robot Shane From Another Dimension" <wishkah@redbrick.dcu.ie>
> To: <deadlands@gamerz.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 3:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [DL] speed loading question, etc.
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>
> > On Mon, Jan 15, 2001 at 12:05:22AM -0800, CDR said:
> > > i imagine you would use the same TN for regular reload.
> >
> >  I dunno, if a speed-load cylinder is out of the weapon at the time it's
> >  being reloaded, I'd say it'd be quicker to reload than when it's in the
> >  gun because there's no stuff getting in the way.  I dunno if any
> revolvers
> >  in 1876 are designed in such a way that they can be broken open like a
> >  shotgun, exposing the loady-bit of the cylinder, but I'd certainly say
> >  that if they do exist they'd be the exception to the rule.  Ever seen
> >  how you reload a Peacemaker?  Half-cock it, open a hatch thing on one
> >  side, use the built-in ramrod-type-gadget to eject the casing, insert
> >  new round, rotate cylinder a bit, repeat.  Ugh.
> >
> >  I'd say same TNs, double the amount of bullets you get in for a
success.
> >
> >  Wishkah
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