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mykeal · January 22, 2008, 01:38 PM

Walker: .457 or .454 round ball, probably No. 11 percussion caps. Cap size is a crap shoot, however, depending on when the gun was made. If the No. 11's are too loose, go with No. 10's; they're not terribly expensive. Recommend 40 to 45 gr FFFg black powder, although you can easily use up to 50 gr with no problems. I use a lubed felt wad over the powder and under the ball in lieu of grease as a chamber sealant.

Pocket Revolver: .320 round ball (same as 00 buckshot pellet), probably No. 10 caps (see above discussion about caps). Try 15 gr FFFg black powder with the lubed felt wad.

January 22, 2008, 01:38 PM	#2
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	Walker: .457 or .454 round ball, probably No. 11 percussion caps. Cap size is a crap shoot, however, depending on when the gun was made. If the No. 11's are too loose, go with No. 10's; they're not terribly expensive. Recommend 40 to 45 gr FFFg black powder, although you can easily use up to 50 gr with no problems. I use a lubed felt wad over the powder and under the ball in lieu of grease as a chamber sealant. Pocket Revolver: .320 round ball (same as 00 buckshot pellet), probably No. 10 caps (see above discussion about caps). Try 15 gr FFFg black powder with the lubed felt wad.