Ruger old army

[Kentuckyguy42]

Hi everyone I have a few questions on a Ruger old army. I was thinking of using triple 7 powder. Do I measure by volume or by weight and what's a good starting powder charge. What's everyones opinion on the felt wads are they necessary thanks

 

[rodwha]

Hi everyone I have a few questions on a Ruger old army. I was thinking of using triple 7 powder. Do I measure by volume or by weight and what's a good starting powder charge. What's everyones opinion on the felt wads are they necessary

Triple 7 weighs much less than black powder, which weights vary greatly as well. It’s also more compressible. Use a powder measure (volume) but these cannot be overloaded.

I like felt wads and use them as it helps keep the fouling soft. You can shoot without them like they did when they were used.

For accuracy it seems 18-25 grns tends to be the sweet spot. I started at 25 grns and worked up and found 35 grns to be ideal for mine. That 35 grn charge weighs 37.5 grns when I use 3F Olde Eynsford black powder. Standard Goex would probably weigh closer to 32 grns or so, it’s not nearly as dense or powerful.

 

[Dexterado]

Hi everyone I have a few questions on a Ruger old army. I was thinking of using triple 7 powder. Do I measure by volume or by weight and what's a good starting powder charge. What's everyones opinion on the felt wads are they necessary thanks

I can’t speak to the triple 7, but I feel like the felt wads work great for reducing fouling. I’ve always used them in mine.