Percussion cap question

[bpd303]

Often real black in 3f will have less fouling than 2f and use less to achieve the same accuracy.

Yep, it's a little faster powder, that's why it's recommended to reduce the load by 10% over ffg.

 

[dave951]

Yep, it's a little faster powder, that's why it's recommended to reduce the load by 10% over ffg.

Let's be accurate here. It is NOT faster burning meaning the rate of oxidation is constant for black powder. What IS changing is the surface area available for ignition meaning more of it is getting ignited at once. One way to think of this is burning matches. One at a time is 2f, igniting the whole pack is 3f. The burn rate hasn't changed, how much gets ignited initially is far greater.

 

[Canute Rex]

Is midwest reloads a good site to purchase from? Also is it better to buy in bulk or should I get a smaller pack first?

DO NOT buy from Midwest Reloads. They are well known as a scam site. They will take your money and then....nothing.

 

[User_Dan]

Something to consider is adding more power to your cci caps. Add the 22lrreloader powder mix to the cci cap and you'll have a full power musket cap.