Does anyone have any thoughts about using FFFg powder in a Smith & Wesson Schofield (.45) revolver made in 1876? I normally charge the cartridges with 28 grains (by volume) FFg powder. If using BP...
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Type: Posts; User: PWHeyes
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Does anyone have any thoughts about using FFFg powder in a Smith & Wesson Schofield (.45) revolver made in 1876? I normally charge the cartridges with 28 grains (by volume) FFg powder. If using BP...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I shoot a .45 Schofield made in 1876. I have been using cast .454 230-grain bullets from Montana Bullet Works in it and getting excellent results (much better than I get in my Uberti Schofield...
I'm just in the process of getting my permit, and because I didn't want to mess with two sets of reloading dies, or two calibers of ammunition, I bought an Uberti-made replica of an S&W Schofield...
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