Orion8472
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I'm thinking about getting into black powder loading and shooting [have two revolvers so far]. I've been asking in several different sections here about getting a less loud "bang"
So with that in mind, what is the least amount of powder you can charge your cylinder with and still safely launch the ball out?
I've been watching quite a few videos on loading black powder and I think I get the idea of them pretty well now,....so I might attempted it at some point,...but want light loads for sure.
What I have so far is [both from Pietta] a 1851 Snub Nose with birdshead grip, and the "1858" Remington New Army. I might be getting another long barrel 1851 as well. All of these are .44cal and for the New Army, I also am getting a 45 Colt cylinder [that I probably won't be using much].
So with that in mind, what is the least amount of powder you can charge your cylinder with and still safely launch the ball out?
I've been watching quite a few videos on loading black powder and I think I get the idea of them pretty well now,....so I might attempted it at some point,...but want light loads for sure.
What I have so far is [both from Pietta] a 1851 Snub Nose with birdshead grip, and the "1858" Remington New Army. I might be getting another long barrel 1851 as well. All of these are .44cal and for the New Army, I also am getting a 45 Colt cylinder [that I probably won't be using much].