Testing was done under field conditions, not lab conditions. Not safe.
The powder loads below do not necessarily represent safe loads. Not safe
After having consulted experts in physics, I have been told that if you are interested in the amount of damage the bullet does to the target pay more attention to the Energy. If you are interested in how much the target is moved or penetrated by a bullet, pay more attention to the momentum. Which experts?
The compressibility of Pyrodex offers a significant advantage in revolvers
It is interesting to note that my walker has started to show mild stretching in the metal behind the pin that holds the two halves together. This has resulted in slightly increased barrel/cylinder gap. Not safe.
The gap is still thinner then a razor after extensive testing with the .31 Remington it is my conclusion that the gun should always be loaded with a full load of 15 grains of Triple Seven in order to achieve the defensive capability that the gun was intended to serve. 15 grains will fill the chamber nearly to the top and then the powder will be compressed when the ball is seated.
Is this wise.
Loads for T/C flintlock, exceed the factory recommendation by 40%.
A quick reading of the attached article makes for some not recommended practices . Being stupid can cause guns to be blown up, does it not?
When a person references a site, they should assume responsibility for it being factual and safe information especially for folks trying to learn about M/L's.