100% new to muzzle loaders, looking for help - Page 2

Road_Clam · May 16, 2019, 06:48 AM

The BP "volume vs. weight" measurement system has been beat to death over many years over the net. I use both methods depending on exactly what type of firearm i'm shooting. For traditional muzzleload recreational target pistols and rifle I use volume measurements as it's quick, and easy "on site" loading. When I load my 1874 Sharps in 45-70 BPCR I use weight. IMO the weight measurement system is better for precision consistency and data documenting my loads. Volume measuring does bring some small inconsistencies when weighed from what I've observed.

big al hunter · May 17, 2019, 09:05 PM

I will add that muzzleloader accuracy can be similar to modern firearms. Experiment with powder charges to find the most accurate load. I usually start a new rifle with 60 grains and work up in 10 grain increments. When accuracy drops or improves I fine tune it in 2 grain increments. Try Power belt bullets as well. One of my rifles loves them, one is ok, another won't do what I want.

big al hunter · May 17, 2019, 09:13 PM

And the 1-28 twist will stabilize 385 grain conical bullets as well. No patch required.

May 16, 2019, 06:48 AM	#26
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	The BP "volume vs. weight" measurement system has been beat to death over many years over the net. I use both methods depending on exactly what type of firearm i'm shooting. For traditional muzzleload recreational target pistols and rifle I use volume measurements as it's quick, and easy "on site" loading. When I load my 1874 Sharps in 45-70 BPCR I use weight. IMO the weight measurement system is better for precision consistency and data documenting my loads. Volume measuring does bring some small inconsistencies when weighed from what I've observed. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

May 17, 2019, 09:05 PM	#27
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	I will add that muzzleloader accuracy can be similar to modern firearms. Experiment with powder charges to find the most accurate load. I usually start a new rifle with 60 grains and work up in 10 grain increments. When accuracy drops or improves I fine tune it in 2 grain increments. Try Power belt bullets as well. One of my rifles loves them, one is ok, another won't do what I want. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

May 17, 2019, 09:13 PM	#28
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	And the 1-28 twist will stabilize 385 grain conical bullets as well. No patch required. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!