Everything .40 Cal. Muzzleloader

[LonestarShootR]

The weather is better, supposed to be in the mid 70’s today after being in the teens the last several days.

I recently got into black powder guns and acquired this .40 cal and hopefully will shoot a few balls through her later.

Only have 3 and 4F powder along with some Hornady rb’s to try out.

 

[Ninering62]

The weather is better, supposed to be in the mid 70’s today after being in the teens the last several days. View attachment 286581I recently got into black powder guns and acquired this .40 cal and hopefully will shoot a few balls through her later.

Only have 3 and 4F powder along with some Hornady rb’s to try out.

Thanks for your post. Thats a very nice looking flinter, & .40 too. Cool!
Enjoy getting acquainted with it.

 

[Flash79]

The Precious…

A .40 cal Dixie Cub by Pedersoli…

I recently acquired a .40 caliber Dixie Cub flintlock. Was working on sighting it in. What’s your preferred load?

 

[Flash79]

I recently acquired a .40 caliber Dixie Cub flintlock. Was working on sighting it in. What’s your preferred load?

I just read another post of yours about the loads you were experimenting with, think they answered my question. Before the cold weather set in I was experimenting with a .390 RB , .15 patch, 35 grains. I noticed an old Dixie Gun Works catalog recommended a .395 RB , for the Dixie Cub,will experiment with that next.

 

[bornintheussr]

got this set from unknown builder, got .40 rifled barrels

 

[springfield art]

got this set from unknown builder, got .40 rifled barrels

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Holy Mackerel!

 

[R Ellis]

I just traded for a Turner Kirklin 40 cal full stock yesterday and will soon order some round balls for it and seems I may need some other than .390 do any of you have one of these and could you tell me what was recommended for these rifles

 

[Jay Templin]

Is it just me, or is nobody else using 2Fg in their 40s?
Jay

 

[Moleman]

Is it just me, or is nobody else using 2Fg in their 40s?
Jay

I use both 2f and 3f in my 32 and 40 and see no noticable difference in shot placement, performance or shot consistency from one to the other.
If I was a better shooter I might notice a difference but my shooting meets my hunting criteria.

 

[sportster73hp]

I was just using 2f in my Kibler 40 yesterday. I shot tighter groups with the 2f from a seated position. Plan is to go back out and try it offhand and see if the slower burning powder will effect group size or placement.