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I came across an article on the internet claiming that the 1842 Springfield Musket had a 24 MOA accuracy, and the author of the article suggested, "It was probably a patched ball." However, the article lacked any credible sources or evidence. It appears that the author may have drawn this...

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Some say that Napoleonic or Late 18th century Flintlock muskets are less accurate than older matchlocks because of the impact of striking a fan with a flintlock (Many of these claims come from online enthusiasts who have never actually fired a real flintlock or matchlock) Could this be true?

Hello! I'm a cartoonist preparing an action cartoon set in 18th century Netherlands and I need information on black powder for muskets. Despite extensive research, I haven't found much expertise, so I'm turning to this community for help. I have three questions: 1) How much gunpowder (in...