Hi folks,
Just acquired a Hopkins & Allen .45 underhammer, I believe it's the heritage model with a with a peep screwed into the receiver.
Not a lot of specific information on this piece that I can find. I did find some threads here.
I've had a little experience with bp, had one years ago, tc hawken flint. I always found it difficult to shoot, although I did kill a deer here in Pennsylvania.
Anyway,
Boomer posted a load for his .45 underhammer; 1-18 twist barrel, slugs 455 gr, 90gr 2 f, .10.
I guess 455 is the ball diameter and .10 is the patch thickness.
Boomer if you're out there, I'd love to tap your experience.
Anyone else out there with one of these animals?
Bought it at a gunshow last week, was a deal I couldn't refuse.
Thanks,
Craig
Just acquired a Hopkins & Allen .45 underhammer, I believe it's the heritage model with a with a peep screwed into the receiver.
Not a lot of specific information on this piece that I can find. I did find some threads here.
I've had a little experience with bp, had one years ago, tc hawken flint. I always found it difficult to shoot, although I did kill a deer here in Pennsylvania.
Anyway,
Boomer posted a load for his .45 underhammer; 1-18 twist barrel, slugs 455 gr, 90gr 2 f, .10.
I guess 455 is the ball diameter and .10 is the patch thickness.
Boomer if you're out there, I'd love to tap your experience.
Anyone else out there with one of these animals?
Bought it at a gunshow last week, was a deal I couldn't refuse.
Thanks,
Craig