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    Black Powder Accurancy & Trajectories

    Hi

    I am looking for a source which will give me some info on accurancy & trajectories of original loads for such as .44-40, .45-70.

    I know they can pull in 2 to 3 inch groups at 100 yards and want to know what they can achieve at 200, 300 & 400. What a maximum effective range might be.

    Are there any tables or books which would give this information for both rifles & pistols?

    Thanks in advance.

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    This is a bit of a minefield.
    I have shot with the Quigley Association at Diggle Ranges. Using .45 calibre black powder rifles, they were hitting 1 foot knock downs at 400 yds with open sights.
    It seemed to me that B.P. accuracy is even more of a dark art than modern nitro centrefire. Not only is powder weight, seating depth and bullet tension a factor. So is the quality and consistancy of bullet lubricant, and the method of barrel wiping. Some of then even had barrels fitted by custom rifle makers.
    There are a few articles here.
    Black Powder Nuts
    Robin

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    edbear2 Guest
    this may interest

    Not scientific, but impressive!

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