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Hi

Just brought myself a Pedesoli Le Page .44 in maple from Henry Kranks yesterday.
Does not come with any suggested loading data info in the box.
On Pedersoli's website it says to use between 18 & 30 gns of Black Powder.
Also brought some of Kranks Fine Black Powder and some 435 balls & 10 thou. lubed patches.
I see you are using 18gns with yours & 15 gns of semolina.
What Make of powder are you using & what results are you getting.
Will shoot mine for first time tomorrow from 15 or 20 yards.
Is it worth using semolina to pack the charge out Kranks said I didnt need to, just powder Lubed patch & ball.
I have read online that the semolina helps seat the ball better & helps clean some of the fouling in the barrel.
Anyone have an issue with the trigger screw undoing itself over time when shooting?
Finally is it best to remove the barrel every time to clean it, does the wedge knock out easily?

Stuart