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I am about to venture into some unknown territory. I have limited experience with BP, mostly with muzzleloaders. I wish to reload 45/70 goverment for my Sharps Replica rifle 32" barrel. I am not really impressed by the BP substitues so I plan on using the real deal.
Any storage suggestions? I do not plan on storing my BP in my smokeless powder cabinet and plan on only having a pound or 2 at one time.
What kind of BP 2F, 3F?
I have read a few books and still have some questions. Most say to let the powder flow down a tube approx. 24 - 32" into the case, why? what advantages does this have? Besides dropping around 150.00 for a black powder measure, is there an easier way to measure BP?
I am mainly loading a 500 gr. bullet so what load should I use? mainly shooting 100 to 200 yard range. I know 70 grains of BP is max, and I dont really feel like killing my shoulder with max loads so what is a good mid-range load?
Fillers? I have heard many different things such as cotton, paper, pillow stuffing, corn meal, cream of wheat etc. etc. Now lets say I get a load in there around 50 to 55 grs of BP, I put a cardboard wad on top, then what? Should I use one of the fillers above? and if so what kind of compression should I be looking for when I seat the bullet? Tight, loose, med?
Should I use regular Large rifle primers or magnum?
UGH! any information would be great. Or if you know of a good BP loading manual that you could suggest. The ones I have are from my fathers books and they are dated in the 1960's.
thanks in advance,
Jeff / Slingshot
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