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  1. #1
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    Jun 2010
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    Manchester
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    I don't use a filler in my repro revolver. I use 22 grains of fine blackpowder and it is accurate enough at 25 yards even though the ball is away from the rifling.
    If I fill the chamber up with powder so the ball sits close to the rifling the accuracy is abysmal.

    I don't know if a filler improves accuracy.I find that lower charges are better in most revolvers.

    It may be that the ball has chance to stabilise at short range with the lower charge.

  2. #2
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    Jul 2009
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    Chelmsford
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    I dont use anything other than blackpowder to fill chambers in my Colt Walker just 55 grains of black powder a .44 wonder wad and a .457 ball.
    In my flintlock .520 all steel Scottish pistol I use 40 grains of black powder a 10 thou lubricated patch and a .500 ball.
    Most satifactory and enjoyable to use.
    If you buy a replica at least use an original load in it.

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