First Black Powder Rifle

[Socal147]

The T7 FF may be too coarse .... that actually makes sense. I will try to pick up some FFF prior to my next outing. A few grains of fff followed by my normal charge. Hmmmm
The flame channel seems to be clear. I will check the nipple fit for interference. I did use two different nipple last outing. One was the stock nipple and the other was from TOW.

PS: Black Powder is a tough find in Commiefornia. Too many restrictions and requirements ... :td:

 

[Socal147]

Update time. Been a while.
Using Tripple 7 FF
Ended up opening the nipple to a number 50 gauge bit. Not nearly as many FTF. I am still learning. Make sure the patch is equal around the ball. I can "feel" a good seal when I squeeze the trigger. 😀
Swab the barrel every few shots. Clean the nipple hole often. I am enjoying the 1861.
I did finally find a local source for holy black. I will switch back to a nipple with the regular sized nipple hole prior to using BP. I now have unlubed patches. Still working on getting proper bedding material to make my own.

 

[azmntman]

Update time. Been a while.
Using Tripple 7 FF
Ended up opening the nipple to a number 50 gauge bit. Not nearly as many FTF. I am still learning. Make sure the patch is equal around the ball. I can "feel" a good seal when I squeeze the trigger. 😀
Swab the barrel every few shots. Clean the nipple hole often. I am enjoying the 1861.
I did finally find a local source for holy black. I will switch back to a nipple with the regular sized nipple hole prior to using BP. I now have unlubed patches. Still working on getting proper bedding material to make my own.

Go to a fabric store and ask for pillow ticking or cotton drill. Get a yard and cut into strips a bit wider than the bore then cut at the muzzle. No more trying to center the ball in the patch!

 

[Baby Huey]

If you ever trek to Lancaster, The Gun Shop in that town carries black powder. It's on Sierra Highway. Call before you make the trip (661)942-8377) since they are out of stock at times.

 

[Socal147]

Wow, thank you. i appreciate the info.

 

[Pete G]

Think I might have found the problem. If you look at the extracted ball closely, the breech side has been flattened. Would this happen if there was powder present. I may have pulled a rookie mistake.

It ain't just for newbies. Also happens to "veteran" rookies