- Rifling
- Maximum Loads
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Caliber | Barrel Length | Number of Rifle | Twist | Rate of Twist |
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.45 | 8” | 12 | DX | 1:48” |
.50 | 8” | 6 | DX | 1:30” |
.54 | 8” | 6 | DX | 1:30” |
Maximum combinations of propellant and projectile for Investarm muzzle loading firearms do not exceed. Use only black powder and nothing else. Heavier loads are not to be used nor is a substitution of powder granulation to be attempted.
Investarm is not accountable for loading information printed in sources other than this instruction manual.
Caliber | Projectile | Polvere nera - FFFG |
---|---|---|
.45 | .440 round ball | 1,95 grs |
.50 | .490 round ball | 2,60 grs |
.54 | .530 round ball | 3,25 grs |
Ignition
Percussion: for caplock use only N° 11 percussion caps.
Flintlock: for flintlock fill pan cavity with G-O FFFFg or G-0 FFFg.
Projectile
Muzzle loading projectiles are cast from pure lead. Do not use lead alloys for they contain antimony and a re far too hard for muzzle loading use.