Parker Hale Alexander Henry Target Rifle - Help Wanted

[Frank_Harlan4570]

Hello,

I am new to the percussion rifle game and recently acquired a Parker Hale Target rifle with the AH rifling in .451. Since, this is the nearest reproduction to a 2 band Confederate Whitworth. Would anyone have suggestions regarding bullets, powder loads, primers, etc? I am not currently set up for casting bullets and would like to maybe just start off purchasing these rounds.

I would greatly appreciate the help.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Pedersoli makes a Whitworth rifle. I have one about to be put up for sale. No photos yet. It is NOT recommended that you use the spiral Whitworth bullets from the Pedersoli mold, as they don't quite match the rifling. There is a paper patched bullet that performs best.

 

[Nobade]

For your Volunteer rifle with Henry rifling I would suggest seeing what bullets Buffalo Arms has available. Either .450" grease groove or. 443" slicks for paper patching. Also Brett Gibbons of Paper Cartridges swages an original Whitworth bullet that may work but is likely too long, I believe the twist is slower in the Volunteer than it is in the Whitworth.

 

[Frank_Harlan4570]

Thank you all for the help any suggestion regarding primers or specific powders to get started as a beginner?