Although I have extensive experience in the shooting & hunting sports and with In-line muzzleloading rifles I recently acquired a
a George Dunkle Kentucky rifle in .40 caliber circa 1828 - 1846.
I have very little experience with the traditional stuff.
I have shot it with a .375gr RB, .020 lubed patch, and 3 different powder charges:
30gr of FFg, 40gr Pyrodex FFg & 50gr Pyrodex FFg.
My question is...
would it be safe to double up on the patch in order to engage the rifling better or would that raise pressures to high?
Thank you
a George Dunkle Kentucky rifle in .40 caliber circa 1828 - 1846.
I have very little experience with the traditional stuff.
I have shot it with a .375gr RB, .020 lubed patch, and 3 different powder charges:
30gr of FFg, 40gr Pyrodex FFg & 50gr Pyrodex FFg.
My question is...
would it be safe to double up on the patch in order to engage the rifling better or would that raise pressures to high?
Thank you