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  1. W

    .36 caliber powder amounts

    Outstanding! I've certainly got a starting point now. Thank you all greatly. Now it's time to find the sweet spot for this one :)
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    .36 caliber powder amounts

    After doing some google searches it seems like the majority of the .36 caliber loads are for pistols and I'm not sure if those correlate directly over to a rifle load. Anyone have a recommendation on the amount of powder I should start out with when shooting a .36 caliber rifle? I'm guessing...
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    Unknown Gun - .36 caliber

    I greatly appreciate everyone's input/feedback. I'll be sure to post a range report once I start playing around with different loads. Hopefully I'll have it dialed in for spring turkey season.
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    Unknown Gun - .36 caliber

    The barrel measured right at 41" and the trigger gave a very consistent pull at just a hair over 1lb (5 pulls measured exact same every time)
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    Unknown Gun - .36 caliber

    No other markings on the sides of the barrrl. Only markings are the "J. Hech" on the barrel and "14" ontop the breech. I would be ecstatic if it were a homemade kit. Having something handmade of her Late father would be priceless. One of the first things I did was check for a load and it...
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    Unknown Gun - .36 caliber

    Apologies in advance if this gun is not a Pre- 1865 gun. I did not see another sub forum listed for identifying guns newer than 1865...I also have no idea the age or really anything about the gun and was hoping someone here might have some thoughts based on the photos. This was given to me...
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