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    powder charge VS barrel length

    Hello all, I have a 0.45 Philadelphia derringer, with a 2.5" barrel. I"m looking for the most potent load. With longer barrels, the heavier the load, the faster the bullet. Simple. However, in this short barrel, the powder thakes a significant part of the barrel length. So heavier load means...
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    elongated smoothbore bullets

    The "normal" sphere shaped bullets have a low cross density and high air drag, which greatly effects range and accuracy. Are there ant bullets (for smoothbore) that are NOT a sphere? My first thought is of an arrow shape (fletchette). Naturaly, the tail should give the bullet some spin. Did...
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    Smallest caliber

    My goal is to build a percussion pistol, small as possible. Obviously it's not for practical reasons. For that I have plenty of modern guns. It's for interest and joy which is probably why most of you are here. However, I"m not looking for mere functionality, but to make a gun that WOULD be fit...
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    Smallest caliber

    What would be the smallest caliber of a smoothbore pistol, that at several dozens yard would pack enough punch to be considered a weapon? Dont limit yourself to "standard" calibers only.
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    Wad as opposed to patch

    In a traveling guide from 1852, it was suggested that for loading in a hurry, have the patch sawn over the ball. You get all the advantages of a patch with no fuss. I guess that if you saw it lightly, the patch will tear of upon shooting.
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    Making a barrel

    zonie thanks. metal strength IS a mistery. it's best described as mild steel (low carbon, no treating), so I"ll have to assueme it's the weakest of it's kind. At least to begin with. I considered doing destructive test - uping the load untill it bursts, thus getting some idea. Or, if I get to a...
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    Making a barrel

    Geez, so glad I got here. Pleasent welcome, usefull information, and best of all - some enlightenment on myself. I always thought that 30 years of handling, fixing and modifying guns (modern), plus being an experienced engineer, would qualify me for little more than "zero knowledge and zero...
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    Making a barrel

    I plan to build a flintlock pistol more-or-less from scratch (except for the lock). I want it to be able to shoot "standard" loads (round balls). For barrel all I can get is a round piece of mild steel or brass, and have it drilled. I doubt if I can get strength data on the metal. Some...
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