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44 cal BP
mond
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Any one got a good load for BP 44 cal pistol. shot range say 25yds & a good o'l safe punch behind it ?
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44 caliber bullet, 40 grains of blackpowder.
crude thing , but gonna have a play
Find the flask spout that gives a charge in that range and use it to charge the plastic pre-charge tubes you have there.
As a note of Caution:
Don't get in a rush to re-charge after firing. There may be a hot spark in one or more of the chambers. Put the hammer to half cock and blow across the face of the cylinder as you turn it.
When I learned to shoot these (mid 70's) I didn't have the advantage of someone to teach me. In my ignorance I charged directly from the flask. My angel must have been watching over me because the flash didn't go beyond the spout. Take your time and make sure you don't have a hot chamber.
Not knowing the quality of your revolver I'd start, possibly stay, with a charge between 18 and 24gr of Pyrodex P.
Find the flask spout that gives a charge in that range and use it to charge the plastic pre-charge tubes you have there.
As a note of Caution:
Don't get in a rush to re-charge after firing. There may be a hot spark in one or more of the chambers. Put the hammer to half cock and blow across the face of the cylinder as you turn it.
When I learned to shoot these (mid 70's) I didn't have the advantage of someone to teach me. In my ignorance I charged directly from the flask. My angel must have been watching over me because the flash didn't go beyond the spout. Take your time and make sure you don't have a hot chamber.
Thank you & yes My mistake, after a better look it is R&S
Best to you & yours for a great new year .. Mond
Best to you & yours for a great new year .. Mond
The same to you and yours mond.
forgot to mention earlier.
After you ram all of the balls home wipe a light smear of thick grease over them. This prevents chain fire in the event you don't get a good ball to cylinder wall fit.
Now, get out and make smoke.[:D]