Percussion verses Flintlock Pistol test....

[B P Maniac Shooter]

I'm fulfilling another video request.
This one is a speed/velocity test using a 50 caliber percussion and flintlock pistol
that are about the same size with interesting results:
Enjoy:

 

[No second place]

After a new nipple on my Cap LePage and new vent on my Flint Lepage (both Pedersoli repos w/ .36 cal. custom fitted DeHass barrels) Flint about an inch shorter than the Cap. Crono results with loads from 13 grs. to 20 grs. of Shutzen, Swiss, Goex and Old Ensford...Caplock Vel. about 90- 150 FPS faster than the Flintlock. Same size bore, same patch, same ball, same lube. Vent being bigger in the Flint than the tiny hole in the Caplock nipple these results were as expected...c

 

[BigAl52]

I think Barry and Mrs BPMS have it in for the BPMS. Great video Mark but everyone is always questioning the BPMS accuracy.

 

[kyron4]

Just watched it today, surprising and interesting results. I wonder if .015" pillow ticking patches would improve the consistency ?

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Just watched it today, surprising and interesting results. I wonder if .015" pillow ticking patches would improve the consistency ?

Not sure. I've already been asked to repeat the experiment using pillow ticking.
I just may do that soon. I'm always up for any kind of challenge.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

I think Barry and Mrs BPMS have it in for the BPMS. Great video Mark but everyone is always questioning the BPMS accuracy.

Yep...the BPMS accuracy is ALWAYS in question....LOL.

 

[hanshi]

I, for one, await the next trial using ticking.

 

[windini]

I realize it must be extraordinarily difficult for a Superstar to share the limelight! But Y'all carried it off rather well, especially for a live performance!!

Another fun - and even informative - video experience.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

I, for one, await the next trial using ticking.

I can get together with Barry and try that soon....IF....I can get the pistols loaded using that thick material.
I'll probably be worn out by the time that one is complete...LOL

 

[TarponStalker]

Y’all are having way too much fun. I was hoping you’d be testing the ticking after your lunch. Wow you take a long lunch break. I’m anxiously waiting for Part II.
Thanks for the great videos.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Y’all are having way too much fun. I was hoping you’d be testing the ticking after your lunch. Wow you take a long lunch break. I’m anxiously waiting for Part II.
Thanks for the great videos.

We spent 4 hours filming that one and loved every minute of it!
I'm going to round up the necessary patching materials this weekend at Friendship & try it again.
The Fall NMLRA shoot is coming, plenty of video opportunity coming there.
Going to NW Pennsylvania 2 weeks from now for weekend BP shoot...more video opportunities there!
I hopefully will get this one done within 6-7 weeks.
Thanks for watching...

 

[sportster73hp]

Changing the powder charge and using a tighter patch/ball combo should help with the deviation. With a more consistent velocity the groups should also improve.
Is the shoot in PA with Darius?

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Changing the powder charge and using a tighter patch/ball combo should help with the deviation. With a more consistent velocity the groups should also improve.
Is the shoot in PA with Darius?

I'm probably going to try that pistol test again using pillow ticking or thicker patches in a few weeks.
Yes, The Pioneer Flats Shootout is going to be on Sept 24-25, 2022.
Mrs BPMS & I will be there the whole weekend burning that powder, caps & losing a lot of lead.