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Hey all. Just for kicks and grins I'm getting one of those little flinter screw barrel pocket pistols. .41 cal, 2-1/2" barrel, box-lock. I understand they're not real screw barrels in the sense that a full load can't be put in that way.
And that's the question: some sources say to load bare ball .410 on top of 25 grains of FFFg, others say to go only with 7 to 10 gr and patch a .395 round ball. I know I won't be able to hit anything but the side of a mountain more than ten feet away, but I would like to get as good a load as I can. Any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also, do y'all think I could load with small shot for snakes? Kinda a super light .410 shotgun for nasty serpents near my feet? (Since I like most of my poker buddies I don't think I'll use it for those particular snakes.)
I'm guessing a prime of FFFFg of whatever grains seems to spark well.
Thanks again for any help. You all have been a great resource.
And that's the question: some sources say to load bare ball .410 on top of 25 grains of FFFg, others say to go only with 7 to 10 gr and patch a .395 round ball. I know I won't be able to hit anything but the side of a mountain more than ten feet away, but I would like to get as good a load as I can. Any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also, do y'all think I could load with small shot for snakes? Kinda a super light .410 shotgun for nasty serpents near my feet? (Since I like most of my poker buddies I don't think I'll use it for those particular snakes.)
I'm guessing a prime of FFFFg of whatever grains seems to spark well.
Thanks again for any help. You all have been a great resource.