Originally Posted by
dennis the menance
I recently purchased a Pedersoli .32 caliber squirrel rifle. I found that it shoots 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards using 35 grains by weight of Wano PPP blackpowder, with 1/4 cotton ball over the powder, a .315 diameter round ball by Hornady, seated in a 12 thousands thick bed linen lubed patch strip that is cut off at the muzzle, using Castrol White Oxide Grease for patch lube. I patch out between shots using a 1 3/4 inch square patch that's been soaked in Listerine Mint Flavored Mouthwash and rung out almost dry, followed by a dry patch. I only use 3 fingers on the ramrod to push the patched ball down onto the powder - I don't compress the powder. The rifle is fitted with a Period style Winchester 'B' Scope in 5 power made by Montana Vintage Arms. I shoot off a bench with cross sticks. Love that rifle.