Going to ask this in both places
02-22-2017, 05:05 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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Going to ask this in both places
I'm saying both places because it involves loading a black powder cartridge like the .45-70 with real black powder or a sub like Pyrodex.
I understand when using black powder that you must fill the gap between the powder and bullet with a filler (correct me if I'm wrong). If so, what kind of filler does one use? I've read some use oatmeal. Also, is it necessary to use a drop tube for the powder and is the powder measured by volume same as a muzzy?
I understand when using black powder that you must fill the gap between the powder and bullet with a filler (correct me if I'm wrong). If so, what kind of filler does one use? I've read some use oatmeal. Also, is it necessary to use a drop tube for the powder and is the powder measured by volume same as a muzzy?
02-22-2017, 05:36 AM
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You might get a little help here. Scroll down to the articles by Dick Trenk.
https://bpcr.net/site_docs-results_s...nformation.htm
https://bpcr.net/site_docs-results_s...nformation.htm
02-22-2017, 02:45 PM
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Semi that doesn't help me. Its a broken link and my browser can't locate it when I click on it.
nevermind, it worked using Explorer - doesn't work with Firefox
nevermind, it worked using Explorer - doesn't work with Firefox
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02-22-2017, 02:58 PM
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02-23-2017, 05:20 AM
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I'm saying both places because it involves loading a black powder cartridge like the .45-70 with real black powder or a sub like Pyrodex.
I understand when using black powder that you must fill the gap between the powder and bullet with a filler (correct me if I'm wrong). If so, what kind of filler does one use? I've read some use oatmeal. Also, is it necessary to use a drop tube for the powder and is the powder measured by volume same as a muzzy?
I understand when using black powder that you must fill the gap between the powder and bullet with a filler (correct me if I'm wrong). If so, what kind of filler does one use? I've read some use oatmeal. Also, is it necessary to use a drop tube for the powder and is the powder measured by volume same as a muzzy?
Oatmeal???... I know some black powder revolver enthusiasts use Cream of Wheat as a filler which allows them to load lighter charges and seat each ball consistently flush with the cylinder face. It's supposed maintain consistency with regard to the compression of each charge and help improve accuracy by allowing the shooter to "tweek" the load.
Never heard of using Oatmeal...maybe that's a BP cartridge shooter thing.
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02-23-2017, 11:06 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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I don't light load BPS cartridges so I don't use fillers. But when I am working up wildcat cartridges and fire-forming cases for new chambers I use Cream Of Wheat. Never tried Grits but I do hear they work well. Hell of a lot more apt to use them for fire-forming rather than eating...Can't stand the things! Never did like them!
02-24-2017, 05:39 PM
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I don't light load BPS cartridges so I don't use fillers. But when I am working up wildcat cartridges and fire-forming cases for new chambers I use Cream Of Wheat. Never tried Grits but I do hear they work well. Hell of a lot more apt to use them for fire-forming rather than eating...Can't stand the things! Never did like them!
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