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Offline rnb1969

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starting powder charge
« on: June 22, 2021, 11:52:15 PM »
I just finished building a 54 caliber flintlock pistol with a 12 inch barrel. Now I am looking for suggestions for a starting load. I will shoot a 530 diameter round ball the same as I use in my rifle. Any help will be appreciated.
Ron
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: starting powder charge
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2021, 12:24:58 AM »
Fast twist barrel? I’d start with 40 grains of FFG and go up till accuracy stops getting better or the recoil becomes distracting. Somewhere in the 40-60 grains range should do well.
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Re: starting powder charge
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2021, 04:07:04 AM »
  Start with 25-30 grains of 2 or 3 F.
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Offline Daryl

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Re: starting powder charge
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2021, 04:03:32 AM »
ditto - although this most certainly depends on the ROTwist.
My .54 with 60" twists needs 55gr. 3F to shoot well to 50yards.
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