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With pistols I generally start off at about half the caliber, a .36 I start at 15 grains, a 45 I start at 20 grains, and 50 at 25 grains. You get the idea. That is a safe load and gives me a feel for how it will handle. I work up from there to find the load the gun likes, by that I mean each gun has a "sweet spot" for loads, I have two identical revolvers in .44 cal and one likes 30 grains and the other likes 25 grains. If I swap the loads they both suffer in accuracy going from 2" groups to more of a shotgun looking pattern. Also a helpful note the powder should be in your case 3F. I use in all guns up to .45 caliber and use true black powder in mine but substitutes work well also.
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What is the value of a jukar Spain 45 black powder pistol serial?
what is the value of a jukar black powder pistol 007806
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Either FFFg black powder or Pyrodex P may be used.
How much powder do you put in a traditional black powder pistol?
Depends on the caliber. A .45 caliber pistol uses about 40 grains of black powder. Contact the maker's website and download the owner's manual for YOUR gun.
How much powder do you use in a 32 cal black powder pistol?
First, find a copy of the owner's manual for YOUR pistol. Second, use ONLY black powder, or a modern black powder substitute, such as Pyrodex. The ROUGH rule of thumb is one half the bore diameter in grains of powder. A .32 cal would use ABOUT 12-16 grains of powder.
Can you buy a black powder pistol on line in Washington?
NO
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Yes, Black powder guns are extremley dangerous a licence is definitely needed
Do you need a pistol permit to buy a black powder pistol in NC?
Yes.
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Which one?
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What type of black powder do you use in a 44 cal revolver pistol?
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How much is a old black powder only 45 cal long barrel pistol worth?
How much powder do you put in .44 cal single shot black powder pistol?
Follow the recommendations in the owner's manual.
