Might get reduce recoil with A lower load of FFFg
Might get reduce recoil with A lower load of FFFg
Lou Lou Lou Ruggiero
Tammany Regt-42nd NYVI
Cannonman1 - I don't know your thoughts on shooting these things, some want to replicate everything as "original & authentic" and others are only interested in pure accuracy with target grade projectiles and loads. Just as an FYI, there are original examples of .69 caliber Minnie Balls that weigh much less than the one that Lyman replicated. In fact, all you would have to do is replace the core pin in your mould with a different designed pin. One known original design used a Pritchett type cavity. There is a fellow on FB who is making moulds like that, too.
Fella on the 14th used to shoot the .69 version on the 315 grain wad cutter. Shot quit well
Lou Lou Lou Ruggiero
Tammany Regt-42nd NYVI
Still shoot it now an then ,Rapine 685500 wadcutter with 52gr 3f. When you miss it's not the rifles fault.
48 gr of 2 or 3 f and go up from there.........
N-SSA Member since 1974
That sounds like a plan. I shoot 48 grains of Goex fffg in my .58 and I can basically start with the same powder measure. I don't shoot over 50 yards for target anyway so as long as the charge develops the skirt of the bullet.. easier on the body is better any day of the week. Thanks for your suggestion.
Looks like 53 grains of fffg is a really good load for this rifle. I shot the Lyman Minie with that charge and the recoil is very manageable and accuracy seems decent at 45 yards. I love the sights.. Didnt shoot paper but plinking targets were hit repeatedly.
It hits hard.. I think it would go through a foot of pine based on what I see. I remember the saying "hits like the broadside of an axe swung by a 7 foot Swede" Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that round.. No Way !! Rifling seems to stabilize the round well and I will do some more testing in the next week. Good start though.
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