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sbingham
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Load for a 54 caliber
« Thread Started on Nov 12, 2010, 8:09pm »

I just ordered a 54 caliber Pedersoli flint. Can anybody suggest a starting load?

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Little Turtle
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Re: Load for a 54 caliber
« Reply #1 on Nov 12, 2010, 10:02pm »

NOTHING BUT BLACK POWDER. 3Fg. (FFFg.)

I started mine at 25 grains, then work up. I run 40 grains max, that is a hefty load that is going to give your gun approximately a .45 Long Colt performance.

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Re: Load for a 54 caliber
« Reply #2 on Nov 13, 2010, 9:39am »

Hi sbingham
Read the owners manual it will give recommended loads.
A good rule of thumb. For rifles start with 1 grain of powder per caliber (example-54 caliber start with 54 grains of black powder).
For pistol use 1/2 grain of black powder per caliber (example-54 divided by 2 = 27 grains). Work your way up slowly until you find a load that shoots good!

Good luck
Scott

« Last Edit: Nov 15, 2010, 7:31pm by scott »

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