Load for 1862 .36 cal revolver?

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Third_Rail
October 22, 2005, 05:04 PM
The Pietta manual says 9-12 grains of FFFG. That seems really, really low. What do you think would be a good load to start with?
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mec
October 22, 2005, 05:29 PM
we've used 15- 15.8 and it works very well.

80 Grain Ball Velocity Spread
15Gr FFFG 774 FPS 60
15Gr/ Vol. Pyrodex P 774 23
FPS =feet per second
TexasRifleman
October 22, 2005, 05:41 PM
Just shoot that short thing, I'm ready to order one if you have a good report on it. :evil:
Third_Rail
October 22, 2005, 11:03 PM
mec, think that load would be okay for the 1862 snubnose?
mec
October 22, 2005, 11:12 PM
yep. it represents a full case with room to seat the ball with a little compression. As I recall, its the traditional 19th century charge for the pocket navy and the 62 police.
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