D drmajor New member Apr 4, 2008 #1 I have a .45 black powder derringer and I have lost load info. Any thoughts on starting powder loads? Barrel is about 3.5". Uses percussion caps.
I have a .45 black powder derringer and I have lost load info. Any thoughts on starting powder loads? Barrel is about 3.5". Uses percussion caps.
M mykeal New member Apr 5, 2008 #3 25-30 gr is ok, but 10-15 gr of it will get burned outside the barrel. Makes for a nice display, though. Which is probably alright since you're not exactly shooting at 100 yard gongs so velocity isn't an issue.
25-30 gr is ok, but 10-15 gr of it will get burned outside the barrel. Makes for a nice display, though. Which is probably alright since you're not exactly shooting at 100 yard gongs so velocity isn't an issue.
D DrLaw New member Apr 5, 2008 #4 I use about 15 to 20 with mine and a patched .440 ball. I can hit a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood with it at 25 yards. The Doc is out now.
I use about 15 to 20 with mine and a patched .440 ball. I can hit a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood with it at 25 yards. The Doc is out now.
