.36 Question

[Celt5494]

My buddy wants me to show him how to run his Navy .36 Does anyone have a suggested load they like for a .36 using FFG? All of mine are .44 and I've never fired a .36 so I would like your opinions on what works best as a general load.

Thanks in advance.

 

[GregK]

I use 3F in my Patriot 36 pistol, I only dry fire my 36 Navy, so can't help with loads. The Navy takes .375 balls correct?

 

[Celt5494]

I use 3F in my Patriot 36 pistol, I only dry fire my 36 Navy, so can't help with loads. The Navy takes .375 balls correct?

Yes a .375 is correct

 

[Black Powder Guy]

Uberti recommends 15gr for brass frame and 18gr for steel frames. FFFG is what I use.

 

[Celt5494]

Uberti recommends 15gr for brass frame and 18gr for steel frames.

Much appreciated....

 

[smokeum54]

I've gotten the best accuracy out of most of my revolvers using 2f. Anything between 12-18 has worked well for me with 36.

 

[azmntman]

17 gr 3f

 

[wiscoaster]

Uberti recommends 15gr for brass frame and 18gr for steel frames. FFFG is what I use.

I found that to be a little on the light side and I've adopted 20 gr. 3F for my 1851 Navy and 1862 Police. Uberti's black powder manual lists 25 gr. maximum for the .36 cal revolvers when using round balls.

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[Celt5494]

I appreciate all of the answers from you guys. I know I can always look up the printed out tables from the various manufacturers but like wiscoster pointed out and I agree with him they tend to err greatly on the side of caution and tell you to use a much lower charge. I know all guns have their own personality in regards to what they like. I do really appreciate the posts about what your specific charge is and the results you get especially the pictures of the end results (AzMtnman!!).

 

[Ballshooter]

A 10mm case filled to the top with 3f and eras be gone 126gr conicals are deadly accurate at 17 yards.

 

[Celt5494]

A 10mm case filled to the top with 3f and eras be gone 126gr conicals are deadly accurate at 17 yards.

How many grains fills a 10mm case? What F ratio?

 

[Ballshooter]

How many grains fills a 10mm case? What F ratio?

Never measured it can't talk about the F ratio here.

 

[ZUG]

For me I found in my Uberti or Pietta .36 caliber revolvers a charge between 15 and 18 grains of 3F Goex is a good load for round balls for target and plinking work. My Uberti uses a .380 RB and the Pietta's use a .375 RB for a good seal. Measure your cylinder chambers first before buying your RBs. Good luck - be safe and have fun.

 

[Dobegrant]

My Colt uses .380 ball and 18-20 grains of FFFg black

 

[Gee Dog]

.380 and 20-22 grains 3f.

 

[Eras Gone]

The US Army service load was 17 grains of powder and a .380 diameter 126 grain conical bullet. When I shoot round balls, I use a .380 ball and 20 grains of powder.

 

[Celt5494]

It seems to me the standard load is between 18-20 gr of FFFG I think I should do some experimenting with the lower charges for accuracy and penetration. I'm primarily a flinter and really enjoy all of it but those pistols are a lot of fun especially with new shooters to BP.

 

[TDM]

Didn’t see which make the .36 is, but Uberti’s want a .380 ball, Pietta and most others want a .375 ball. And as said, 15-20 grains of 3F is good.

 

[CaptainVane]

.36 Uberti, 15g 3F .375. Started at 20g but mine does same with less. The other 5g was just flames out the barrel. 40 yards, bench rest…

 

[AlexB]

Wife likes 15 grains of pyrodex in her 58 shooting roundballs.