When I was up in Cross Fork for snake hunt, I came across a 1861 Springfield musket and made a trade for it. Other then some one at some point cut the barrel down 8", it is pretty good shape.
From what I have read on the stock load, they say 60gr of FFg or 40gr of FFFg with the 500gr minie ball that they used in the Civil war.
What other loads have you guys shot that worked out well for you?
What Minie Ball mold and lube would you guys recommend for starting out with a musket like this?