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Lampson01
08-01-2018, 10:44 PM
Hey guys,
Just got my hands on a 42 Springfield. I plan on doing some shooting this weekend. Quick question. I'm going to be using FFF powder. How many grains of powder do you guys recommend? Thank you!

-Kevin
John Holland
08-02-2018, 02:08 AM
That would depend on whether it is a smoothbore, or a rifled musket.
Maillemaker
08-02-2018, 08:47 AM
If it's a smoothie, I shoot a .678 RCBS Round ball, roughed up between two files (well, I don't use files anymore I use a ball roller, but you can use files), double-dipped in Lee Alox, pushed with 70 grains of 3F Goex. Off a bench at 25 yards this will shoot a clover-leaf group.

Steve
MR. GADGET
08-02-2018, 10:31 AM
I shoot 84 grn of FF and 678 ball rolled to remove spru and run on files then dipped 2 to 3 times in 50/50 beeswax and EVOO.
toot
08-02-2018, 10:52 AM
what do you use now? you say you just use a roller, what is a roller?
toot
08-02-2018, 10:55 AM
MR Gadget, i am at a loss what is EVOO? probably something so simple?
toot
08-02-2018, 11:01 AM
MR Gadget, i am at a loss what is EVOO? probably something so simple?
toot
08-02-2018, 11:02 AM
sorry please excuse me, i had a senior moment.
lmcmahon
08-02-2018, 11:09 AM
Mr. Gadget...that’s a hefty powder charge. I’m shooting 678 ball, roughed with files, then boarded and rolled in little bit of Alox. 45 grain of 3 F Swiss.
MR. GADGET
08-02-2018, 11:31 AM
Mr. Gadget...that’s a hefty powder charge. I’m shooting 678 ball, roughed with files, then boarded and rolled in little bit of Alox. 45 grain of 3 F Swiss.

I'm a big boy as you know.... I take my hits. Sometimes from both ends.

Guess there is a reason no one asks to shoot my gun...
MR. GADGET
08-02-2018, 11:32 AM
MR Gadget, i am at a loss what is EVOO? probably something so simple?

Extra virgin olive oil
toot
08-02-2018, 11:35 AM
thank you as i said something so simple.
Maillemaker
08-02-2018, 12:59 PM
what do you use now? you say you just use a roller, what is a roller?

Sorry, I didn't want to blatantly advertise my ball roller in your thread. But, since you asked! :)

I quit using files after I invented this machine. Way faster and easier and does the same thing as files.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC2Yy4O-7uE

Steve