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Replica cannon

338magnut338magnut Member Posts: 761 ✭✭✭
edited April 2008 in Black Powder and Cowboy Action Shooting
I have a black powder replica cannon .75 cal. with a 19 inch barrel and was wondering what would be a good starting load and what patch material works the best with round balls ? Thanks in advance for any info.
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    dcinffxvadcinffxva Member Posts: 2,830 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've always used pillow ticking for round balls, and had very good results.

    As far as loads, the formula I use is 1.5 times the caliber to start with, and work up or down from there, so I'd start at about 110 grains.
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    Allison9Allison9 Member Posts: 388 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well it is the same size as a brown bess. I got good results in it with 90 grains and a .735 ball. What are you trying to hit?
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    338magnut338magnut Member Posts: 761 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just trying to hit the side of a mountain. You know the old saying boys will be boys. Thanks to all for the info.
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