Must kick like a Missouri mule.The full length pics were already saved but I went and took more of the nose cap and lock. With a cell phone it only takes a few minutes to take pics, send them to email, upload to photobucket.com and then copy them to forum. When I can copy directly from my brain to the internet then virtual ubiquity and pansophical awareness will be achieved and the ethereal universe will be mine, MINE I SAY! BWAAAHAHAHAHA!!
My load uses 62 gr. of FFg and a 500 gr. cast boolit (.45-62-500). I believe the original load was .45-70-405
Main difference is the original used balloon-head cases, vs modern solid web cases. Airspace allows the pressure wave to move faster, slamming against the bavk of the bullet. If it hits before pressure has built to the point the case has expanded to release the bullet... ringed chamber. More prevalent in muzzle loaders as there's no case releasing the bullet.The extra 95 grains of lead take up the space with the reduced powder charge or it doesn't matter? Hear a lot about "air space" with BP loads, can't figure out why as it makes no difference in smokeless.
So bottom line, no airspace brass cartridge or chamber. I have observed that general rule without knowing why.Archie, good job!Main difference is the original used balloon-head cases, vs modern solid web cases. Airspace allows the pressure wave to move faster, slamming against the bavk of the bullet. If it hits before pressure has built to the point the case has expanded to release the bullet... ringed chamber. More prevalent in muzzle loaders as there's no case releasing the bullet.