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How much black powder to use in a 75 cal brown bess musket?
Jcdavisi
I use 60 to 70 grains 2F in my Bess for target and competition shooting out to about 75 yards. With a cloth patched ball it gives stable and as consistent a result as you can expect from a smooth bore.
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