[dgray64]

I know that I won't have a problem shooting my BP .44 at my pasture range, because of the lack of grass, but next week my in line, .50 muzzle loader will arrive. How often are fires started by shooting BP rifles? I like in central TX. We had 3" of rain last week (nice), but with the subsiquent high winds, the grass is dry again. I don't want to start a fire here. Any preventative suggestions? Thanks for the info.

Dave :rolleyes::what:

[sundance44s]

Not much of a problem except when shooting patched round balls ..and then only if you use dry patches ..I did catch an old pillow on fire useing it as a rest for a cap and ball revolver ..first shot got it smokeing second shot lit it up ...might be a good idea to carry at least a gal. jug of water ..I always keep one or two in the back of my truck .

[mykeal]

We have a similar problem up here in the woods, especially in the fall when the forest floor is covered with dry leaves. The problem only occurs with dry patches that are burned due to improper loads. The solution is to either develop your loads and/or use a lubed patch.

[Im283]

Well, its all fun and games until your shooting starts a fire. :eek:

Then it's just fun! :neener: :p

Why is there no picture of this revolver? That is the real issue at hand.

[dgray64]

Sorry, pictures tomorrow. Tonight I'm reading the literature that came with it. The single safety sheet said don't exceed 25 gr of powder. The chart in the book recommended 12-15 gr of powder. I've read lots of threads where people are using from 20 to 25 gr. I'd like to have fun with this and have it work a long time while being accurate as well. What load do you guys use? Thanks for the additional info.

Dave :)

[Im283]

I load up to 30 grains of fff in my Navy revolvers. But that is just for making extra smoke and sparks.

20 grains of fff is accurate and shoots nicely.

[Mausermike]

My Lyman BP handbook lists 27gr Goex FFFg as a max load for .375 round ball. (about 10,000LUP if I recall correctly)

My shoots nicely at 20gr.