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Can someone tell me how many maximum fps can be safely obtained with this revolver? How is it compared to the Walker? I know historically it wasn't produced especially in brass, but I like the idea. Anyone own one? Dixie Gun Works has or had them on sale for $120 +- two days ago, not certain of the manufacturer, it was a kit.

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I found some info on Greybeard in a load book unnamed, 35 grains fffg, .454 round ball, muzzle velocity 1031 feet per second, muzzle energy 333 foot pounds.How does this compare to the Walker?

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I entered "Walker Velocity" into the advanced searchbox above (blackpowder forum) and came up with Post #5 by mec plus more results:


June 25th, 2007, 12:17 AM

...Mine gives good accuracy across a fairly large range of charges 50 grains will give you all the noise and smoke you need to know you are shooting a Walker.


140 Grain Ball velocity spread 6 rounds
55 Goex FFFg 1001 fps 54
60 Goex FFFg 1115 fps 46
60 Gr./Vol. Pyrodex P 1221 44
60 Gr./Vol. A Pioneer 974 80
60 Gr/Vol Swiss FFFg 1278 53
55 FFg 956 46
60 Gr./Vol. PyrodexRS 1045 35

I don't seem to have chronographed it but, I have used 50 grains of pyrodex P quite a bit. I get good ignition with Pyrodex in this revolver. No hang-fires and good accuracy....


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