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    Pyrodex load info req

    Load in Grains for .580 patch and round ball in smoothbore. Using Pyrodex RS. For 50 yds shooting.

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    I use 45 grns pyrodex with a .490 patched ball in a .50 cal @ 50 yards might be of some use to you for info
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    Ta

    I had a browse and found the same load cheers. Approx 30% less by weight in grains. Many thanks.

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    .36 Pietta using Pryodex

    How many grains 15 or 21 for 25m range ? Thanks

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    0.570" ball, 10 thous patch and 60grains of Pyrodex RS in my .58 smoothbore Zouave

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    With smoothe bore .62(.615) I had I found between 60-80 shot best at 50.up close 50g was fine.it seemed like the heavier charges made it fly a bit straighter.I also sometimes used a lubed felt wad over powder before the patch.It seemed to shoot better but when groups are about 3-5" it wasn't worth the extra step all the time.my best groups were 2" at 50 yards btw.
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    According to the Hodgdon's manual using BY WEIGHT charges -

    Pyrodex RS - 10% LESS of the usual BP charge - ie. 90gr of Pyrodex RS instead of 100gr of BP.

    Triple 7 - 15% LESS etc.

    YMMV.

    tac

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    Pyrodex

    Quote Originally Posted by pinguisgod View Post
    0.570" ball, 10 thous patch and 60grains of Pyrodex RS in my .58 smoothbore Zouave
    I'll start at 60gr and see what the results are at 50yds. Then up it for 100yds Ta.
    Last edited by series2a; 24-04-2016 at 08:51 PM.

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    try here

    Quote Originally Posted by claypigeon61 View Post
    How many grains 15 or 21 for 25m range ? Thanks

    https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/muzzlelo...?CHECKBOX_1=on

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    Sometimes it's a GREAT idea to actually BUY a book [remember them] pertaining to the subject. The Lyman Black Powder manual, IMO, is a must for anybody into the black art, as are loading manuals full of data from the manufacturers of the subs.

    Just a thought.

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