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Anyhow, agree with both Grumpa and Azmntman, and my pursuit of the wax biscuit is that the pure wax should not contaminate the powder, but still lube the bore a bit. But we'll find that out in a couple of months after the loads in the 1860 have "aged" a bit. The five I fired in the .36 were very promising I thought....but I'll really wring it out good when I get a chance, as far as accuracy and fouling goes. As mentioned, I'll want to get set up good and eliminate the variables, do some serious off the bench shooting.
Indeed I carry, and am interested in the gun and it's performance with full loads, which I've found don't tear up small game. My self-defense scenario would be an aggressive wolf(s) or Cougar. In that case, I'd rather use up some pistol rounds, and keep the rifle in reserve. And I have found the .36 with full load will penetrate the back of a deer skull no problem, for the coup-de-gras if needed. There is a lot to like about the ".36".
Indeed I carry, and am interested in the gun and it's performance with full loads, which I've found don't tear up small game. My self-defense scenario would be an aggressive wolf(s) or Cougar. In that case, I'd rather use up some pistol rounds, and keep the rifle in reserve. And I have found the .36 with full load will penetrate the back of a deer skull no problem, for the coup-de-gras if needed. There is a lot to like about the ".36".
