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    New to matchlocks

    I am not new to blackpower shooting, but would like to expand a bit and try my hand with a matchlock. I wanted to ask all of your opinions on where I should look for a matchlock. I am looking for a longarm- not a pistol. Thank you for your help in advance. Chris Quattlebaum
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    .69 Load

    That is true, but even after the introduction of the M1842 caplock musket, the Ordinance Manual still specified 110 grains of powder. Chris
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    .69 Load

    Yes, I wasn't making an reference to comfort, just what was prescribed in the Ordinance Manual. Chris
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    .69 Load

    Sorry folks! I meant to post this as a reply in the .69 smoothbore thread. Chris Quattlebaum
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    .69 Load

    The U.S. Military load was 110 grains of medium powder for a .69 smoothbore. I have shot this in modern guns. I do believe that it is a bit of overkill for most shooting. Chris Quattlebaum
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    Loading a musket?

    I have done a good deal of experimenting with patches and wadding in my smoothbores. I find that they shoot just as well at 50 yards without patches. Your loading will be much easier if you do away with having to force the ball down the bore. Pine straw, grass not completely dried, leave that...
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    Smoothbore adaptablity?

    Yes, One of the great things about smoothbores is the variety of projectiles that you can run through them. With my smoothies, I regularly shoot ball, birdshot, and buckshot. I too find that a balanced load is better when shooting shot. Lighter loads do not pattern well. Chris Quattlebaum
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