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AKexpat · March 3, 2015, 08:00 PM

Pyrodex, Goex, and other BP should have no effect on pushing the ball out of the barrel. Pietta recommends only 12 grains FF to push a .375 ball from a 1851 Navy. Many folks use a lubricated wad between the powder and the ball.

If you push REALLY hard upon loading, all you are doing is creating a small lead sizing ring that is discarded and has no effect upon the firing of the pistol.

Who are you talking to? You might want to get better educated. I did and it works well.

March 3, 2015, 08:00 PM	#7
AKexpat Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2014 Location: SW WA State Posts: 490	Pyrodex, Goex, and other BP should have no effect on pushing the ball out of the barrel. Pietta recommends only 12 grains FF to push a .375 ball from a 1851 Navy. Many folks use a lubricated wad between the powder and the ball. If you push REALLY hard upon loading, all you are doing is creating a small lead sizing ring that is discarded and has no effect upon the firing of the pistol. Who are you talking to? You might want to get better educated. I did and it works well. Last edited by AKexpat; March 3, 2015 at 08:13 PM.