powder charge for musket?

[Stantheman86]

There's a reason why the British used those Belly Boxes and later "Ball Pouches " to keep 8-12 rounds at the ready and the cartridge box was full of packs of cartridges.....because most engagements didn't go past the initial first few volleys before someone wavered, then it was time to fix bayonets.

It's not like soldiers were firing 50+ rounds in sustained firefights........

 

[Historian]

To the original poster's question.
Per the Pedersoli manual from 03/2013 for the 1777 CORRIGE AN IX, the Min charge is 70 grains and the max charge is 100 grains. 0.675 RB and 0.007 patch.

 

[FlinterNick]

I have 3 Charlevills, two are .69 one is .72; I always load them 70-90 grains 2F. I don’t use 3F powder, its a little to fine, it I were I’d likely keep the charge a little lighter around 60. Using a 100 grain charge or greater makes you lose control of the shot. If you’re using 1F powder I would think the charge is pretty high.