Black Powder in the 475 Linebaugh

[Ramjet-SS]

So there was thread up with this topic and I said I would try it in my Encore. Choose the Encore because it is would be easier to clean than the revolvers.

I loaded a GC WFN cast from #2 alloy weight of 332 grains. I used Swiss FFG weighed charge of 40.3 grains by weight which was slightly compressed. I used a Mag Large Pistol primer. The barrel length on my Encore barrel is 10.0" OAL.

The chronographs was set @ 5 yards from the muzzle.

5 shots at 40 yards just under 2". This was more the shooter than the load I was in hurry as I had some other commitments.

Velocity for 5 shots was:

927
924
928
927
925

It was really kind fun with blast of smoke and I am really liking what I see with this. So further testing is on order. The recoil was like shooting a 44 special.

I use Ballistol with a copper pot scrubber on a nylon brush to clean the barrel interior, the gun cleaned up easy and quickly.

Glad I tried it if it shoots out to 75 yards with accuracy and I can get to 1000 FPS by compressing the charge some I will definitely use this for deer hunting this fall it was just allot of fun.

[taco650]

Try 3f next time, might be able to get a little better velocity. When I read the title of this thread I wondered if the case capacity was great enough to get decent results but sounds like it does. Have fun!

[Ramjet-SS]

Good call that's my next step.

[44man]

Plenty good for BP but if you can get some Swiss FFFG and compress a little you will be amazed at velocities. Bet you get near 1200 fps.

[Ramjet-SS]

Probably pretty close and do have some so I will try it.