mitchmtm1
Yep that was me out thinking myself. I was thinking that in a short of barrel the faster powder would give me better velocity. Stupid bp rookie.
The thought is/was correct... and if you reduce your projectile to 240/250 grains or even 200 - it might serve you really well.
Everything looks like new on the rifle (except the nipple now) and the spring is in perfect condition.
Very Good!
I can not remember what that nipple really looks like... I know the #11 and Musket Nipple for the BD were both what TC calls a flame thrower nipple, but I do not remember if the 209 has a long instert...
The nipple is/should be OK you just have to replace the retainer spring - correct?
I have extra CVA springs that might work, but you should be able to get some from TC...
Do you have a replacement spring?
I did a little edit work on your picture and as I look at it - the nipple is OK but the spring needs to be replaced.
mike