Kibler SMR shooting help.

[Joel2937]

Hello Everyone,
I'm new to flintlocks. I built a Kibler .45cal SMR kit. I have shot the rifle ( which is a blast!!), I would like some advise on what ball, patch and powder charge combination would be the most accurate? Thank you for the help. ( I'm currently using .440 balls, .010 patch, and powder 40 grains to 60).

 

[Pete G]

You may want to try a little thicker patch.

 

[ChuckJonesWagon]

Are you using FF or FFF powder? Your rifle may like 3F. A lot of the 45 cal folks use that and have stated it's more accurate. I'm working up a load for a new 45 cal I have. So far I've just used 2F, but next range outing I will try 3F

 

[Buff1958]

i use 70 grains of FFF a .445 ball with a .015 patch for targets. 90 grains for hunting