Hello Gents.
As I continue to build my Pendersoli Kentucky .54 flint pistol kit, I’m beginning to think about loads and the loading process. I got this pistol to match my .54 hunting rifle caliber, and wanted to build a beginner-level kit. Loads of fun on that aspect!
As this is my first pistol, I wonder if you can educate me... Is the process in terms of using a greased patch and round ball the same with pistols? I’ve read of using dry patches on pistols, but can’t understand the logic there.... maybe that’s for black powder revolvers?
Also, I use FF in my rifle, but wonder if I need to switch to FFF in a pistol due to the shorter barrel and less burn time? (Both are .54)
As I continue to build my Pendersoli Kentucky .54 flint pistol kit, I’m beginning to think about loads and the loading process. I got this pistol to match my .54 hunting rifle caliber, and wanted to build a beginner-level kit. Loads of fun on that aspect!
As this is my first pistol, I wonder if you can educate me... Is the process in terms of using a greased patch and round ball the same with pistols? I’ve read of using dry patches on pistols, but can’t understand the logic there.... maybe that’s for black powder revolvers?
Also, I use FF in my rifle, but wonder if I need to switch to FFF in a pistol due to the shorter barrel and less burn time? (Both are .54)