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I use 45 and 50gr of 3f in my .54 smoothie with .533 ball and thick pillow ticking. Recoil and blast is not too bad but accuracy is poor past 15rds.

I use 80gr of triple 7 with a .690 ball and thick pillow ticking in my CVA 12ga. It’s a snug fit but I get around a 10” spread at 50yrds. I have also used 1oz lee key drive slug in WAA12 wad on top of a over power card with a little bit better grouping of 7” or so. with same powder charge...

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I have an 160yr Belgian 12ga I shot .690 patched lead balls through with no problems. Since it’s so old, I keep my charge at 65gr of triple 7 and still get close to 900fps. As others mentioned, it will depend on the condition of the barrels for it be considered safe. I started off with 25grs...

I used .690 patched ball (pillow ticking) and paper cartridges in all my 12ga with success. I also used 1oz Lee key drive slug in plastic shot cup with some success. With the key drive slug, I use a thin nitro card over the powder then the lee slug in waa12 wad. I sometimes also use a 1/16” 20ga...

Both bores are about .740.

Very nice condition with deep bluing and excellent wood. Only marks I see a small spot on the top pf barrel (see pics) and some scratches on the metal butt plate. Excellent shooter as I put about 20rds of ball through it. Looks like the bore is chromed but I’m not certain thus; see pic of...

Fixed! I just put a shim at the bend at the spring to give it just a little more power to set off the musket caps (been converted to musket). Those caps do appear to be very hard compared to no11s.

I have a Navy arms Pietta muzzleloader shotgun that has a weak (right barrel) hammer spring. Does anyone know where I can get one or what other manufacturers will fit it?

For my old Belgium double, I have used 65gr FFF with Lee .690 patched round balls which chrono just over 950fps. I’m sure you could use some more powder with a modem remake but, mine is a very old shotgun. Accuracy was within 6-8” at 40yrds and close to 10” at 50yrds. I tried the same formula...

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Are the 1866 and 1858 revolving carbine the same?

Looking for a shooter in .44 so scratches and marks are ok.

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Spot on at 50yrs is a good sign. If I get one, I also plan on using to to hunt medium game.

Nice video. From what I’m reading, 900fps+ with 200-230gr bullet is what some folks are getting using 25gr of 3f powder. How was the accuracy day to 100yrds?

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Tried asking this on other forum but will try it here…was considering getting the 1858 revolving carbine and would like to hear from those who have them. I understand keeping my support hand behind the cylinder but, do these spit cap pieces, sparks, powder, etc. back into the shooter’s face...