Let me make this disclaimer right now - I've never shot a black powder gun before. I'm very familiar with modern firearms, firearm safety, and handloading. I know basically how the BP guns work.
I recieved a 1851 colt army .44 pistol made by Pietta for my birthday. It was one of those packs that come with eveything excpet powder and percussion caps. I got some caps but before I get some powder, Maybe y'all could clear up some questions I have...
1 - Is pyrodex safer/better than black powder?
2 - does the .44 use .454 balls?
3 - what kind of load should I use to start (by volume)?
4 - what kind of accuracy should I expect from this pistol?
I'm really excited to shoot this thing! I've been looking for an excuse to get into BP and cowboy action and now I've got it!
I recieved a 1851 colt army .44 pistol made by Pietta for my birthday. It was one of those packs that come with eveything excpet powder and percussion caps. I got some caps but before I get some powder, Maybe y'all could clear up some questions I have...
1 - Is pyrodex safer/better than black powder?
2 - does the .44 use .454 balls?
3 - what kind of load should I use to start (by volume)?
4 - what kind of accuracy should I expect from this pistol?
I'm really excited to shoot this thing! I've been looking for an excuse to get into BP and cowboy action and now I've got it!