Straycatcdr
10-29-2015, 04:39 PM
I have a Shiloh .54 cal 1863 musket that I bought several years ago and never shot. I think I'm running into the same problem I had then: I can't find any black powder locally. Online, I would have to buy 5 pounds minimum apparently to ship. I really want to buy just a couple of pounds of 2Fg and some musket caps. Thought I would try some round ball first because it was cheaper.
Midway has some American Heritage 2Fg that has good reviews. Has anyone ever used this powder in a Shiloh Sharps? If so, does it misfire? I've read of misfires with Pyrodex on this forum.
Does a .535 diameter ball work with Shiloh grooves? What about lube? My cousin says to use anti seize on the breech block. How about bore butter for lube?
Midway has some American Heritage 2Fg that has good reviews. Has anyone ever used this powder in a Shiloh Sharps? If so, does it misfire? I've read of misfires with Pyrodex on this forum.
Does a .535 diameter ball work with Shiloh grooves? What about lube? My cousin says to use anti seize on the breech block. How about bore butter for lube?