Originally Posted by
bronko22000
Then it clearly has to be a matter of velocity due to the vast difference in powder charges with all else being equal. If this is not the case then there would be no need for a slow twist barrel in a rifle shooting a PRB.
But then again, would it really make that much of a difference considering the range at which you could accurately shoot a pistol? (talking the average shooter here)
I have a Lyman .54 caplock pistol that I shoot 30 gr of FFFg under a PRB and it is plenty accurate out to 50 yards. I would really like to try shooting a deer with it but at no more than 35 yards and have my rifle with me for a back up for a finishing shot if necessary.
velocity could be one factor but there are smooth bore pistols that shoot just fine and iv'e heard of guy's cutting down barrels and they are tack drivers ?? i would probably bump up the powder charge on the .54 pistol if it can take it. put it in the boiler room and should be no problem !