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slow twist with conicals
I shoot 370 gr maxi balls made from wheelweight in my 50 cal underhammer. 1 in 66 twist. It will link them at 50 yds. I do use wonder wads. It likes 90 grains of Pyrodex P for the maxi's. So yes a slow twist will shoot conicals.- pathfndr
- Post #17
- Forum: General Muzzleloading
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Pioneer pistol from Traditions!
I shoot a .45 Pioneer. It likes 25g P or goex fff with .015 pillow ticking patch and .440 Lee mold balls and a felt wad. The heavy trigger pull is caused by the little u shaped spring. Judiciuos adjusting that spring by bending it together slighly resulted in a real nice trigger pull on mine... -
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Absolute newbie, wondering which rifle to start out with?
Bobznew. I would recommend an underhammer. Better locktime results in better offhand shooting. Super reliable and less moving parts to contend with. Period authentic, from about 1830. I have shot most and wouldnt trade my underhammer for 5 sidehammers.- pathfndr
- Post #44
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Traditions pioneer problem
I also have a Pioneer .45. That screw is more for creep in the trigger. Mine also had a heavy trigger pull. To fix it I bent the small u shaped spring together some. That made it into an excellent trigger. I took it out and pinched it with a pair of pliers. Mashed the sucker flat on the...