CVA Kentucky Recommended Load

[bacarper]

Hello All,

I had a quick question about the recommended load for a CVA 45 Cal. Kentucky. The manual I was able to pull up shows a .440 RB, .015 patch, and 40-65 grains of 3FG. Unfortunately, my local shop that caters to muzzle loading only had .445 RB's. So my question is, will a .445 RB with .010 patch work just the same as the recommended load. I'm not as concerned with accuracy as just making sure I'm shooting a safe load.

Thanks in advance!

 

[cynthialee]

yes the .445 will work well with a .010 patch might get some patch blow out if you go to the larger charge ranges due to a thin patch

 

[bacarper]

yes the .445 will work well with a .010 patch might get some patch blow out if you go to the larger charge ranges due to a thin patch

Oh yeah, that makes sense. Patch blow out is when the patch is completely charred (assuming you can find it after the shot) and you're not getting a good seal right?

 

[longcruise]

Oh yeah, that makes sense. Patch blow out is when the patch is completely charred (assuming you can find it after the shot) and you're not getting a good seal right?

That could be the issue but sometimes it's due to rough or sharp rifling that cuts the patch which then allows blowby and a wrecked blackened patch.

 

[bacarper]

Thanks everyone! Exactly the advice I was looking for. I'll also be on the lower side of the powder charge around 40-50 (just shooting paper)

 

[SmokepoleSam]

If you are getting patch burning you can put a wad or a folded patch between the powder and patched ball. This should stop the patch from burning.

 

[deermanok]

I have a 45 caliber rifle. I get better accuracy with the .445 ball and .010 patch. 70 grains of 3f Swiss.
I also recommend a lubed over powder patch. Helps to not blow the ball patch to smithereens.