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I would need to know the caliber and type (revolver, single shot. flintlock, percussion) to answer the question exactly, but the best place to start is with as many grains of powder as the caliber divided by half for a hand gun or revolver as a MAXIMUM LOAD. So a .45 cal. would be about 20-23 grain. I usually start out around 12-15 grains and work from there.
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How do you load a derringer philadelphia jukar spain black powder pistol?
load data
What black powder load should be used for an Iver Johnson 38?
I believe 3 grains of black powder for a start
What is a musket load?
black powder, bullet patch, projectile.
Black powder hand gun?
A black powder handgun, also known as a muzzleloader, is a firearm that uses black powder or a black powder substitute as its propellant. It is loaded through the muzzle, typically with a lead ball or bullet and powder charge, and ignited by a percussion cap or flintlock mechanism for firing.
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Follow manufacturer provided instructions.
What is dr eq in shotgun shells?
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How much ffg powder load for a 44 caliber black powder revolver?
fill it all the way up get 1000 fps no worry about blowing up
What is the value of Holt black powder muzzle load cap and ball gun?
Type your answer here... nothing its worthless. hahahaha
How much and what type of black powder do you use for a 45 cal derringer?
In my short barrels I use 15 grains of 3F black powder. You can fiddle a bit with the amount +/- to do what you need, but I found it to be a good load for up to a 4" barrel.
How do you load a butler 22 cal short?
You need a gunsmith
Smokeless powder in 1891 colt rifle?
Do not attempt to do load with smokeless powder.
What is the most grans of black powder can you put in a 54 Caliber Mountain Stalker?
In theory, you could load about 7000 grains of BLACK POWDER in a .54 cal. However, it would be a lousy load, and blow unburned powder all over. The largest charge is not necesarily the best- and will depend on whether you are shooting patched ball, maxis or sabot. 80-90 grains would be an average hunting load for a .54 with a maxi-ball, but do yourself a favor- contact the maker of your rifle through their website, and get an owner's manual- they are free.
