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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.
What else can I help you with?
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?
This isn't exactly a question...so there is no way to answer it without know what you are asking about a black powder hand gun. Yes they exist, a flint lock pistol is an example of one, and they are very fun to shoot.
How do you load a black powder brea-kover shotgun?
Follow manufacturer provided instructions.
How do you load a black powder gun?
To load a black powder gun, first, ensure the firearm is pointed in a safe direction and the hammer is at half-cock. Measure the appropriate amount of black powder using a powder measure and pour it into the barrel. Next, insert a pre-measured projectile (such as a lead ball or bullet) followed by a wadding, if necessary, to keep the projectile in place. Finally, use a ramrod to seat the projectile firmly against the powder, and then prime the pan or add a percussion cap, depending on the type of black powder gun.
What is dr eq in shotgun shells?
dr eq = drams equivalent. Black powder used to be measured in drams, which was a measure of the volume of black powder used in a load (basically the amount used). When smokeless powder came along later, both smokeless powder and black powder existed at the same time for a while. A smaller amount of smokeless powder was equal in power to a larger amount of black powder. To keep things simple shells using smokeless powder were referenced to how many drams of black powder would be needed to produce similar results. This continued into modern times. A shell marked 3 1/4 dr eq is roughly equal to a black powder load of 3 1/4 drams. This allows an idea of how much power a shell has regardless of the actual amount of powder that is inside the shell.
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.
Smokeless powder in 1891 colt rifle?
Do not attempt to do load with smokeless powder.
What is the max load for a knight mk85 muzzleloader?
The maximum load for a Knight MK85 muzzleloader typically depends on the specific caliber and the type of powder used. Generally, it is recommended to use a maximum of 150 grains of loose black powder or an equivalent amount of modern smokeless powder, depending on the manufacturer's guidelines. Always refer to the specific owner's manual and safety recommendations for the exact load limits to ensure safe operation.
