CVA rifle loading question

[Tallship]

I know that you are supposed to use FF in rifles. But if all I have is FFF, can I still use it, and does the load measure have to be adjusted? Thanks.

 

[Pops]

Most folks run FFg in .50 cal or larger...
But, I run FFFg in my .50 Kentucky..tried FFg, but FFFg works mo'better ....
No change in powder chg wt.. ie...65gr ffg = 65gr fffg... you will get slightly higher pressure/velocity...but...you won't blow your gun up...
HTH

 

[Naybor]

I used to use 50 grains of FFF in my replica .45 Kentucky Rifle and .44 revolver with no problems. I did have two or three hang fires with FF when I did try it.

It was a fun hobby when I was younger. You will like the hobby. Just remember, clean, clean, clean!

 

[arcticap]

I know that you are supposed to use FF in rifles. But if all I have is FFF, can I still use it, and does the load measure have to be adjusted?

I reduce the load by 10% when using Pyrodex P instead of Pyrodex RS.
In that way 90 grains of Pyrodex P equals 100 grains of Pyrodex RS.

 

[Tallship]

Thanks, Arcticap, I should have mentioned that I was using Pyrodex instead of holy black.

 

[ontarget]

I would not expect to get the same accuracy results from an equal conversion. I use FFFg in my traditional rifles. Any change in powder will require working up a new pet load. In my experience the max powder charge in a given gun is rarely the best or most accurate anyway. Start with maybe 60 gr. FFFg or "P" and work it up from there.

 

[Don357]

I use FFFg GOEX in both my .54 CVA Mountain Rifle and my .44 1851 Confederate Navy, and have had no problems. I load the Navy with only 22gr since it's a brass frame, but the rifle gets a charge ranging from 50 to 100gr depending on range and whether I'm hunting or target shooting. Great accuracy with both.