I have been hand loading, casting, etc all of my adult life. But I just bought my first bp cartridge rifle, a 71 Mauser. So I am going down this road for the first time.
I now have a Lyman mould that cast a nice looking bullet, a handful of brass given to me made with 45-90 brass, and dies. I still need to get over powder wads, different black powder, better lube.
So my question, since I am anxious to see this thing smoke, is I have Goex FFFg on hand for my muzzle loaders (which are 50 and 54 cal). Is this too fine to use for the 43 Mauser?
I read that Swiss 1 1/2 is very popular, and plan to buy some. But until then, would like to try what I have on hand .
I also have Pyrodex RS, but I use it to make noise makers only. I guess this is an option too?
Lube, I need to buy SPG but may try whatever I have on hand, blue carnuba. I also have CVA Patch and Bullet lube in a tube.
Thanks, Dan