Let's Talk Loads
10-10-2011, 11:39 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 9,557
I agree that faster is not always the answer with a PRB. Getting close is more important, or if you must. Bigger ball.
They are a bit better than a PB though. They don't explode. At least pure lead doesn't. Not sure about those wheel weight balls.
They are a bit better than a PB though. They don't explode. At least pure lead doesn't. Not sure about those wheel weight balls.
10-10-2011, 11:55 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,392
Ok so I'm confused. Which is it 80 or 160 gr?
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Flintlocks
Always use Black Powder in the priming pan and for main charge in a flintlock. Use FFFFg priming powder in the pan for fastest flash and use FFFg or FFg for the main charge for best results. My prototype Manton style half stock flintlock rifle in 54 caliber, with 1-66 twist, loaded with a .530 caliber 220 grain round ball and .025 canvas patch, digests 80 gr FFFg Black powder superbly and fires as quickly as any percussion rifle.. This makes a terrific target load for the Rendezvous circuit as well as for round ball, flintlock hunting..
For hunting animals up to elk size, 160 grains FFg Black Powder is accurate with the same ball and patch and is a potent load at short range, up to 100 yards. Ignition with FFFFg in the pan of the Egg lock on the rifle is virtually instantaneous. It’s quick enough that an experienced shooter can unfailingly call his shots."
I understand the principles of roundballs but there seem's to be conflicting information out there.
On one hand we have 60gr good to 100-125 yds and on the other 160gr up to 100 yds. Huge variations here. I'm not doubting anyone just a little confused is all. Even White seems to contradict himself above saying 80 gr is fine then saying 160 is fine???
I think I'll stick with my 80-100gr loads.
HA
"
Flintlocks
Always use Black Powder in the priming pan and for main charge in a flintlock. Use FFFFg priming powder in the pan for fastest flash and use FFFg or FFg for the main charge for best results. My prototype Manton style half stock flintlock rifle in 54 caliber, with 1-66 twist, loaded with a .530 caliber 220 grain round ball and .025 canvas patch, digests 80 gr FFFg Black powder superbly and fires as quickly as any percussion rifle.. This makes a terrific target load for the Rendezvous circuit as well as for round ball, flintlock hunting..
For hunting animals up to elk size, 160 grains FFg Black Powder is accurate with the same ball and patch and is a potent load at short range, up to 100 yards. Ignition with FFFFg in the pan of the Egg lock on the rifle is virtually instantaneous. It’s quick enough that an experienced shooter can unfailingly call his shots."
I understand the principles of roundballs but there seem's to be conflicting information out there.
On one hand we have 60gr good to 100-125 yds and on the other 160gr up to 100 yds. Huge variations here. I'm not doubting anyone just a little confused is all. Even White seems to contradict himself above saying 80 gr is fine then saying 160 is fine???
I think I'll stick with my 80-100gr loads.
HA
10-10-2011, 12:37 PM
#13
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
I didn't see where anyone on here mentioned 160grs of powder...
I mentioned 120grs of FF Goex, but that's not safe for some rifles...I have actually
shot 150grs of FF safely, but I am shooting a custom made rifle with a barrel that
is a 1 1/16 thick at the breach...
I typically use FFF powder for both the main charge and the prime...
I mentioned 120grs of FF Goex, but that's not safe for some rifles...I have actually
shot 150grs of FF safely, but I am shooting a custom made rifle with a barrel that
is a 1 1/16 thick at the breach...
I typically use FFF powder for both the main charge and the prime...
10-10-2011, 12:56 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,392
I didn't see where anyone on here mentioned 160grs of powder...
I mentioned 120grs of FF Goex, but that's not safe for some rifles...I have actually
shot 150grs of FF safely, but I am shooting a custom made rifle with a barrel that
is a 1 1/16 thick at the breach...
I typically use FFF powder for both the main charge and the prime...
I mentioned 120grs of FF Goex, but that's not safe for some rifles...I have actually
shot 150grs of FF safely, but I am shooting a custom made rifle with a barrel that
is a 1 1/16 thick at the breach...
I typically use FFF powder for both the main charge and the prime...
as you had mentioned earlier about soft lead and powerbelts I 'd imagine 160gr at close range might very well pancake on impact???
HA
10-10-2011, 03:33 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,392
