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Once the ball leaves the muzzle, the gas accelerating it will disperse in milliseconds. They may give a little push for an inch or two, but after that the ball is purely ballistic -- no more acceleration. You don't want a massive ball of flame every time you shoot, but a little bit is a good...

Cast iron was the material for naval guns, not lead. A lead ball would probably blow up the gun, since it's nearly twice the density of cast iron. Also, for this gun, you're not talking about the bore of a six pounder, though. You're better off shooting something like a soup can filled with...

Meant to post this yesterday, but I sent off the payment for my Euroarms Remington New Model Army. My wife informed me that was my Christmas present, but that's much better than what I thought she was going to say.

Howdy, y'all! I don't own anything muzzle loading -- I hope that the word "yet" should be added to that -- but Civil War era firearms are a big interest.