Back in Black....Powder that is - The Firearms Forum

islenos · 04-24-2009, 05:38 PM

I haven't mess with my smoke poles in awhile. I have 3 traditional percussion cap 45cal rifles. My question is what powders and projectiles are ya'll using and why.

he-bear · 04-25-2009, 06:42 PM

I use FFFG black powder 40 to 60 grains depending on what I am shooting at. .445 round ball and 0.15-0.18 ticking with home made moose milk for lube and caps I use CCI #11.
I like how black powder shoots and cleans and the rest is what my gun seems to be the most accurate with.

Pustic · 04-26-2009, 10:09 AM

I use either GOEX or 777 in fffg. As far as the projectiles go, I use Hornady .44 cal roundballs. The actual diameter is either .451 or .454. I have 4 1848 Remingtons and a flintlock Kentucky Rifle and they all shoot the .44 round ball. I do have an original .35 cal cap and ball rifle that I use the same powder and the same ball in .35 cal. :-)

islenos · 04-26-2009, 07:11 PM

thanks guys, it's been 25 years since I've mess with them and a lot has changed since then.

04-25-2009, 06:42 PM	#2
he-bear Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 16	Re: Back in Black....Powder that is I use FFFG black powder 40 to 60 grains depending on what I am shooting at. .445 round ball and 0.15-0.18 ticking with home made moose milk for lube and caps I use CCI #11. I like how black powder shoots and cleans and the rest is what my gun seems to be the most accurate with. Last edited by he-bear; 04-26-2009 at 03:43 PM..

04-26-2009, 10:09 AM	#3
Pustic V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 146	Re: Back in Black....Powder that is I use either GOEX or 777 in fffg. As far as the projectiles go, I use Hornady .44 cal roundballs. The actual diameter is either .451 or .454. I have 4 1848 Remingtons and a flintlock Kentucky Rifle and they all shoot the .44 round ball. I do have an original .35 cal cap and ball rifle that I use the same powder and the same ball in .35 cal. :-) Last edited by Pustic; 04-26-2009 at 12:08 PM..

04-26-2009, 07:11 PM	#4
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: Back in Black....Powder that is thanks guys, it's been 25 years since I've mess with them and a lot has changed since then. __________________

04-24-2009, 05:38 PM	#1
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Back in Black....Powder that is I haven't mess with my smoke poles in awhile. I have 3 traditional percussion cap 45cal rifles. My question is what powders and projectiles are ya'll using and why. __________________ -->