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.577 Pattern 1853 or First Model Percussion ArtilleryCarbine
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:41 pm
by triton339
I will soon be taking delivery of the above rifle .
A reduced powder charge ( Pyrodex ) from the full length rifle I gather .
Can anyone give me a powder charge to start with and any other info that might be useful .
Regards .
Re: .577 Pattern 1853 or First Model Percussion ArtilleryCar
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:25 am
by FredB
I don't use Pyrodex because of the corrosion risk and it is much more expensive than proper black powder. 50 grains should be a good starting load. For short range work, I prefer the Lee trash can bullet---the mould is cheap and they are easily lubed by dipping in Wonderlube which has been melted in the micro wave.
Fred
Re: .577 Pattern 1853 or First Model Percussion ArtilleryCar
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:21 am
by triton339
Thanks for that Fred .
Will google the trash can round .
I would prefer black powder but getting hold of it is difficult , I will ask about at the range .
Regards
John
Re: .577 Pattern 1853 or First Model Percussion ArtilleryCar
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:33 am
by triton339
Does anyone know if a Lyman single bullet mould will fit Lee handles ?
Regards
Re: .577 Pattern 1853 or First Model Percussion ArtilleryCar
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:50 am
by legs748
Yes it will.
Re: .577 Pattern 1853 or First Model Percussion ArtilleryCar
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:55 am
by triton339
Many thanks .