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New to bp shooting, just bought an Uberti Walker (currently have a piano 1858 Remington and a 50 caliber muzzleloader) having trouble getting powder up here and started using pyrodex pellets .44/30 and I really like them they seem to punch harder too and I was concerned about using them for my Walker as it won't fill the chamber. Also what about the possibility of using two (if they fit for hunting) or would that be just dangerous
 
vlntn said:
New to bp shooting, just bought an Uberti Walker (currently have a piano 1858 Remington and a 50 caliber muzzleloader) having trouble getting powder up here and started using pyrodex pellets .44/30 and I really like them they seem to punch harder too and I was concerned about using them for my Walker as it won't fill the chamber. Also what about the possibility of using two (if they fit for hunting) or would that be just dangerous
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You need to join Prairieland Frontiersmen, just up the road from you a little bit. They have a nice range and pretty good bunch of guys except one old curmudgeon, at least that is what my wife calls me :p
 
Here is the text from Prairieland Frontiersmens monthly newsletter if your interested


JANUARY MONTHLY SHOOT Clarence and I were not able to attend the meeting and shoot due to illness, but I guess we missed a surprise visit from Rick Hankins, Chad Hankins, and 3 of Chad’s kids that all came to shoot. Yes, even the kids shot, which our club hasn’t had for a long time. It’s always great to catch up with Rick and Chad! MEMBERSHIP DUES: Annual dues are $45 and were due starting in October. We have 51 members so far. Dues can be mailed to me, Vicki Newberry, 2059 State Highway 32, Lovington, IL 61937. Steve Wood will also receive dues, by mail, at his office, 200 W. Harrison, Sullivan, IL 61951. This newsletter will be the last newsletter the unpaid members will receive.

JANUARY 21 WORK PARTY: There have been 3 trailer loads of wood dropped off at the club that needs split for our firewood piles. Please bring chain saws, log splitters, tractor, manpower, or anything else you think we might need to use. The weather looks good for the work party, but if the work party is cancelled, re-do date is February11.

PRAIRIELAND FRONTIERSMEN HISTORIC ARMS & CRAFT SHOW is March 10th from 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm. and March 11th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Sullivan American Legion. There are 51 tables reserved at this time. We can fit 60 tables max. There are several returning vendors and some new vendors too.

WANT ADS Larry and Debbie Johnston of Central Illinois Shooters Supply, P.O. Box 1 in Rosamond, IL has several brands of black powder.217-825-8647
Frank Farr has a Hawken 54 cal. Percussion rifle with a Green Mountain barrel for sale. Price is negotiable. Frank’s number is 217-820-8885.

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (JANUARY - MAY)
JANUARY 21 WORK PARTY
FEBRUARY 3 & 4 Bucksnort Longhunters 18th Century Market Fair For more info see flyer posted on Prairieland facebook page Or contact them at [email protected]
FEBRUARY 11 & 12 FROZEN ASSES CAMP MAKE UP WORK PARTY IF JANUARY 21 IS CANCELED FEBRUARY 12 MONTHLY MEETING AND MONTHLY SHOOT
MARCH 10 & 11 PRAIRIELAND FRONTIERSMEN TRADE SHOW at Sullivan, Illinois American Legion.
MARCH 12 MONTHLY MEETING AND MONTHLY SHOOT
APRIL 2 MONTHLY MEETING AND MONTHLY SHOOT (1 week early due to Easter) APRIL 28 - 30 SPRING RENDEZVOUS MAY 19 - 21 NMLRA TERRITORIAL SHOOT at Prairieland Frontiersmen, Sullivan, Illinois
*NOTE: If you have something to sell that is related to black powder or hunting,OR if you are in other black powder clubs that have special events going on that could be liste in the newsletter, please let me know. Vicki Newberry, Secretary [email protected] Phone or text:217-620-2281
 
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I would be a little nervous using 30 grain Pyrodex pellets either singly or doubled in a Walker. Check your manual, it should have instructions about that sort of thing. The Walker is capable of shooting a sixty grain charge, but it isn't a pleasant experience for most folks. Not filling a chamber is another issue fraught with some level of risk.

If it were mine, I would get some granular powder (either black powder or Triple 7... 3f) and shoot maybe fifty grains at most.
 

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