Model12Win
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Hi everyone.
I will soon by the new owner of a Harper Ferry 1807 percussion pistol, made by Pedersoli:
This is a smoothbore .54 caliber pistol. I have never owned a smoothbore black powder weapon, and the only other black powder gun I have is a Cimarron 1851 Navy which is a most excellent revolver let me assure you.
So, I have some questions for you all out there who either own or shoot/have shot smoothbore black powder pistols. What kind of accuracy can I expect with this gun? What types of targets are best to shoot with these? Can I play around with loads to try and increase accuracy? Are these only for reenactments, is it even worth shooting a smoothbore pistol?
Basically, I am very much interested in Civil War history and black powder shooting. I love the looks of this pistol, but I do want to do more than stare at it sitting pretty on shelf. I want to shoot the cotton pickin' thing!! I just need to know weather or not it will be fun and satisfying to do so.
Also, as an aside, can one shoot buck and ball or other shot loads through these guns with success? Could I even use one as a snake gun for practical purposes? That would be so cool!
If any of you shooters out there could help me, any and all input would be tremendously appreciated. Thanks so much all!
I will soon by the new owner of a Harper Ferry 1807 percussion pistol, made by Pedersoli:
This is a smoothbore .54 caliber pistol. I have never owned a smoothbore black powder weapon, and the only other black powder gun I have is a Cimarron 1851 Navy which is a most excellent revolver let me assure you.
So, I have some questions for you all out there who either own or shoot/have shot smoothbore black powder pistols. What kind of accuracy can I expect with this gun? What types of targets are best to shoot with these? Can I play around with loads to try and increase accuracy? Are these only for reenactments, is it even worth shooting a smoothbore pistol?
Basically, I am very much interested in Civil War history and black powder shooting. I love the looks of this pistol, but I do want to do more than stare at it sitting pretty on shelf. I want to shoot the cotton pickin' thing!! I just need to know weather or not it will be fun and satisfying to do so.
Also, as an aside, can one shoot buck and ball or other shot loads through these guns with success? Could I even use one as a snake gun for practical purposes? That would be so cool!
If any of you shooters out there could help me, any and all input would be tremendously appreciated. Thanks so much all!