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
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
That would depend on whether it is a smoothbore, or a rifled musket.
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
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.
MR. GADGET
NRA LIFE BENEFACTOR MEMBER
Rowan Artillery
N-SSA National Provost Guard
Just remember!
When a pot needs stirring, someone needs to do it...
what do you use now? you say you just use a roller, what is a roller?
MR Gadget, i am at a loss what is EVOO? probably something so simple?
MR Gadget, i am at a loss what is EVOO? probably something so simple?
sorry please excuse me, i had a senior moment.
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.
Linwood McMahon
Nansemond Guards
00480
Webmaster & Forum Admin Manager
MR. GADGET
NRA LIFE BENEFACTOR MEMBER
Rowan Artillery
N-SSA National Provost Guard
Just remember!
When a pot needs stirring, someone needs to do it...
Bookmarks