Sburk1993
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So I picked up an 1863 two band Enfield rifle. I plan on shooting it and I'm curious on how the sites work. It has the flip up ladder sight. And then it has a notch in the front that's on the ladder in a notch in the back and there is numbers on the side 1 to 4. Right now the latter rest just above the two on the side and I cannot see the rear notch of the site. I can only see through the front one but I feel if I lowered it I would be able to see through the back. is the back site supposed to be for 50 yards and then you adjust the screw and make the rest of it come up or how does it work. I would like it to be good at 100 I'm not looking to win any competitions. I just like to be able to put three on a paper plate at 100 if my eyes can do it. Thanks for all the help.
Also side question. I have some .578 mini balls made and I believe I read somewhere that the standard load was 60 g of black powder. I only have pyrodex RS. what would the equivalent roughly be I believe I read somewhere that you're supposed to reduce with substitutes.
Also side question. I have some .578 mini balls made and I believe I read somewhere that the standard load was 60 g of black powder. I only have pyrodex RS. what would the equivalent roughly be I believe I read somewhere that you're supposed to reduce with substitutes.