It would depend on the caliber, type and maker. ie. 45, 50, 54 caliber, smooth bore, rifled barrel, antique, older reproduction or modern steel But a safe place to start is with as many grains of black powder as the caliber, ie. 45 cal = 45 grains of powder. Depending on the conditions above you can go from there.
Rifles and shotguns are separate types of firearm. The Kentucky Long-Rifle was as its name implies a rifle, not a shotgun.
The rifle is marked .45 but they messured this from land to land inside the barrel not groove to goove. a .433 with a .18 patch seems to be the common load. 45 is just to tight for the rifle
Kentucky Rifle - 1955 is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:16 Norway:12
The maximum load for a .50 caliber Hawken rifle typically varies depending on the specific model and manufacturer, but it generally ranges between 70 to 100 grains of black powder or equivalent substitute. It's crucial to consult the manufacturer’s guidelines and consider the type of projectile being used, as well as safety factors. Always start with a lower charge and work up to find the most accurate load for your specific rifle.
the efficiency is maximum in a transformer when no load loss is equal to load loss.
The address of the Kentucky Rifle Foundation is: 17 Odin Ct, Columbia, SC 29229-6510
Sniping goes back to the American Revolution, when the Kentucky Rifle was used by sharpshooters behind the American front lines to take out high value targets, such as officers. The Kentucky Rifle had much better performance at range, because it had a rifled barrel vs. the smoothbore barrel of the Brown Bess musket. However, it had no sights, and was slower to load.
The maximum safe femur load, according to SAE is the allowable injury assessment value. The maximum femur load is 2250 lbs.
For a .45 caliber Kentucky rifle, the typical amount of Pyrodex powder to use is generally between 50 to 70 grains, depending on the specific load and desired performance. It's essential to consult the rifle's manual or follow the guidelines provided by the powder manufacturer for precise loading recommendations. Always ensure to adhere to safety practices when handling black powder substitutes.
the Kentucky LongRifle
you probably just stop and load.
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