So, This weekend on New years, we grabbed my Son's 50 cal Hawken and I intended to shoot into the air. I loaded with about 20 grains of FFG and then a cap.
If it ignited the BP, I sure did not hear it. We ran 2 more caps and just heard the caps go off. When running a wet patch down, I heard the air push out of the nipple so I knew the powder was gone. I take it I need to load much more powder or stuff a wad or something down next time. I had intended on shooting my Springfield 1863 but will try that next year. What is the secret to firing blank loads other than maybe more powder? I'm ok with a thud and flash more than a boom but would like the knowledge so I can choose what to do next time. Do I need some felt wads or can I ball up a patch? Thx.
If it ignited the BP, I sure did not hear it. We ran 2 more caps and just heard the caps go off. When running a wet patch down, I heard the air push out of the nipple so I knew the powder was gone. I take it I need to load much more powder or stuff a wad or something down next time. I had intended on shooting my Springfield 1863 but will try that next year. What is the secret to firing blank loads other than maybe more powder? I'm ok with a thud and flash more than a boom but would like the knowledge so I can choose what to do next time. Do I need some felt wads or can I ball up a patch? Thx.