Originally Posted by
bronko22000
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?
Bronko,
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.
BPS