I was drawn to ML after seeing a Traditions Kentucky Long Rifle. You know lead ball, cotton patch, powder & a percussion cap, but I saw a modern CVA Accura MR ML & really liked the look of it, but here’s where I have a problem. It appears that with more modern ML’s we have created more problems.
For example: This Breech plug will only work with pellets; For powder one needs a different breech plug. These sabots will or will not work, crush ribs are good, crush ribs are bad, BUT sabots are dirty & cause serious fouling (depending who one listens to) These primers will ignite this powder, but not this one. These primers need modifications to the primer pocket for them to work properly whereas these ones don’t. This powder is very dirty It seems as we have moved forward we’ve made things a LOT more complicated.
ML supplies can be difficult to find around here. The other day I bought some Federal Premium Primers intended for Muzzle Loading (It says so on the box) but I've since been told that “they won’t ignite BH209”. As a complete newb to ML am now just totally confused.
And what’s with these powder measurements? Do we use volume or weight? Volumetric measurements are Lires, mL, cc, cu.in etc. Weight is grams, pounds, grains, etc.
I’ve just looked at a BH209 Load Data sheet & I see “Volume Units” & Grains. What are these “magic” volume units? Grains & Grams etc I understand, they are quantifiable, defined units of weight. Volume Units just seem to be so vague & it appears that we need a “magic measure” because the volume unit doesn’t appear to conform to any standard volumetric (Imperial or Metric) unit.
The BH209 chart indicates that 80 Vol. Units are equivalent to 56 Grains. (of BH209) I very much suspect that this is all tied up with the density of whatever powder one is using & that another manufacturer’s 56 Grains may well contain more or Less “Volumetric Units”. Or am I wrong?
& Now... My Brain hurts!
For example: This Breech plug will only work with pellets; For powder one needs a different breech plug. These sabots will or will not work, crush ribs are good, crush ribs are bad, BUT sabots are dirty & cause serious fouling (depending who one listens to) These primers will ignite this powder, but not this one. These primers need modifications to the primer pocket for them to work properly whereas these ones don’t. This powder is very dirty It seems as we have moved forward we’ve made things a LOT more complicated.
ML supplies can be difficult to find around here. The other day I bought some Federal Premium Primers intended for Muzzle Loading (It says so on the box) but I've since been told that “they won’t ignite BH209”. As a complete newb to ML am now just totally confused.
And what’s with these powder measurements? Do we use volume or weight? Volumetric measurements are Lires, mL, cc, cu.in etc. Weight is grams, pounds, grains, etc.
I’ve just looked at a BH209 Load Data sheet & I see “Volume Units” & Grains. What are these “magic” volume units? Grains & Grams etc I understand, they are quantifiable, defined units of weight. Volume Units just seem to be so vague & it appears that we need a “magic measure” because the volume unit doesn’t appear to conform to any standard volumetric (Imperial or Metric) unit.
The BH209 chart indicates that 80 Vol. Units are equivalent to 56 Grains. (of BH209) I very much suspect that this is all tied up with the density of whatever powder one is using & that another manufacturer’s 56 Grains may well contain more or Less “Volumetric Units”. Or am I wrong?
& Now... My Brain hurts!