I have two muzzleloaders at this point, a GPR flinter and a TVM Late Lancaster percussion, both 54 cals.
I've always just used ffg in the flinter, so that's what I've been using in the TVM percussion. And in truth it's shooting fine. I'm pretty happy with the loads in fact.
But I've never tried fffg, which I'm coming to understand a lot of guys shoot in their rifles. So I'm thinking I may try it. But I'm also looking for someone to stop me if I'm just wasting money.
In particular I'm wondering if the fffg would enhance ignition reliability over the coarser ffg. I've been getting some misfires from the TVM that I assume are due to gunk or moisture sneaking into the vent. I'm wondering if the higher volatility of fffg might decrease the misfires?
Am I thinking right or just out to lunch? For those who prefer fffg what do you think its benefits are over ffg?
Ben
I've always just used ffg in the flinter, so that's what I've been using in the TVM percussion. And in truth it's shooting fine. I'm pretty happy with the loads in fact.
But I've never tried fffg, which I'm coming to understand a lot of guys shoot in their rifles. So I'm thinking I may try it. But I'm also looking for someone to stop me if I'm just wasting money.
In particular I'm wondering if the fffg would enhance ignition reliability over the coarser ffg. I've been getting some misfires from the TVM that I assume are due to gunk or moisture sneaking into the vent. I'm wondering if the higher volatility of fffg might decrease the misfires?
Am I thinking right or just out to lunch? For those who prefer fffg what do you think its benefits are over ffg?
Ben