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What is a black powder firearm?
There are generally 2 types of BP firearm, 1 muzzleloaders, loaded with powder cloth patch and lead ball or mini ball (also powder and a sabot and bullet in the more modern guns. 2 Black powder cartridge guns, that fire a more conventional looking self contained cartridge loaded with black powder and a bullet. such as the 45-70 or the 30-30 ( first number is the caliber second number is the grains of black powder in the cartridge. 45 caliber with 70 grains of powder) I am greatly generalizing
For black powder pistols. is .457 ball ammo the same as .45cal ball.?
45 cal is a 451 diameter or 452 diameter bullet. close in diameter.
How much powder do put in a 44cal black powder REVOLVER?
Typically, 20-30 grains. Depends on the bullet/ ball you are using. Contact the maker, get a copy of the owner's manual, follow instructions.
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.
Can black powder guns fire real bullets?
By all means, yes they can. If you are referring to modern bullets or self contained cartridges the answer is no. Black powder guns fall into two major categories, muzzle loading and black powder cartridge, With muzzle loaders the powder is poured in the barrel topped with a patched lead ball or bullet, and ignited by an external cap or flint and steel. BP cartridges are much like modern bullets with the exception of the powder. Black powder burns at a slower rate thus the pressure within the case is less.. Modern "smokeless powder" burns rapidly when contained within the shell casing and produces higher pressures and bullet velocities.
Is a black powder gun a center fire or rim fire?
None of the above. A black powder gun uses a lead ball or conical bullet that is packed into the breech on top of the powder with a small piece of cloth wadding. These bullets are solid, and have no built-in primer like modern firearms. In a black powder firearm, the powder is in a small bowl on the top of the firearm. The spark from the spring-loaded flintlock strikes the frizzen, dropping a shower of sparks onto the gun powder.
What is a rifle ball?
a ball of metal used as a projectile in black powder, muzzle loaders
What is musket ammunition?
Musket ammunition typically refers to the projectiles and propellants used in muskets, which are early, smoothbore firearms. In the context of historical muskets, ammunition would consist of a lead ball or bullet, sometimes wrapped in paper or cloth, along with a powder charge of black powder. The powder charge would be ignited by a priming mechanism, such as a flintlock or matchlock, to propel the projectile out of the musket barrel. The development of musket ammunition played a crucial role in the evolution of firearms technology and warfare.
Did the pilgrims use guns?
yes, if they did it was the old black powder and ball muskets.
Did the bullets get stuck in the fire chamber of the 1861 springfield rifle?
the 1861 springfield was of the cap and ball type. gun powder was poured down the barrel then a lead bullet was also tamped down the barrel over the powder. the powder was ignited with a percussion cap. if the powder was wet or damp, the rifle would not fire. the shooter would then have to place a worm screw on the end of his cleaning rod in order to extract the lead bullet and powder. as outlined note there is no bullet chamber other then the barrel itself.
What diameter round ball would you use in your ASM Black Powder cap and ball revolver?
It would depend on caliber, for a .44 caliber you would use a .441 to .445 ball, for 36 cal use a .362 - .365 ball or conical bullet, You want to have your ball slightly larger than the chamber size so when seated you shave a thin ring as the ball is rammed into the cylinder chamber thus sealing the powder charge from moisture and cross fire and giving the best performance with your load.
How do you remove a bullet from a black powder rifle?
A black powder rifle with a bullet in the bore should be treated with great care as a loaded firearm, as if there is a bullet in the bore, there is probably also powder. Thomson Center make a little device that uses CO2 cartridges to safely unload black powder firearms - basically you insert the tapered needle on the device into the nipple or touch hole of the gun, and then squeeze the actuator of the device which releases compressed gas to push the load from the muzzle. Unfortunately these devices cost around $60 or so, Otherwise the standard approach to removing a ball would be to use a wooden or brass cleaning rod designed to take screw attachments along with a bullet-removing screw. This is essentially just a coarse threaded screw that you screw into the lead ball by turning the rod as you push gently. Pure lead balls, as generally used in muzzleloaders, should be quite easy to screw into. Once the screw is firmly seated, you pull on the rod to extract the ball. This should work fine for a standard patched ball or similar. If someone has jammed an over-size ball down the bore it may be more of a problem, as if the ball is excessively tight in the bore, the screw may simply tear out of the soft lead. These are the two basic methods - gas ejector or extractor screw on a rod.
