How many grains? - Page 2

simonkenton · December 4, 2009, 08:02 PM

If that is the Dixie pistol, fire it up!

Read the reviews on the Dixie link that arcticap gave, all the guys are shooting it.
Fifteen grains of powder and off you go.

B.L.E. · December 4, 2009, 11:54 PM

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Pyrodex powder: $18.00
Lead balls (100 ct) $14.00
Percussion caps $5.00
Powder measure: Priceless

Powder measure: Free at most public ranges. Pick up an empty 9mm pistol cartridge and use it to measure the powder charge. It will hold approximately 13-14 grains of black powder, nearly perfect for the derringer.

December 4, 2009, 08:02 PM	#26
simonkenton Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Posts: 891	If that is the Dixie pistol, fire it up! Read the reviews on the Dixie link that arcticap gave, all the guys are shooting it. Fifteen grains of powder and off you go.