3" 12 Gauge Black Powder Load?

[Harry Collins]

I would not use the Rocky Mountain Brass. It is turned (not extruded) and would use a 12 gauge wad instead of an 11 gauge wad. Many of the older guns had larger bores, not the now standard .729. I have one that has .751 bores. The 2 1/2" extruded brass by Magtech (CBC) will hold, as I remember a stiff load of BP and shot. You just need to cut back on the wadding. Ask Craig Smith owner of Circle Fly Wads. He often uses less wads and he has done extensive BP shooting both muzzel and breech loader.

Harry

[Pauly B.]

Originally Posted by Harry Collins

I would not use the Rocky Mountain Brass. It is turned (not extruded) and would use a 12 gauge wad instead of an 11 gauge wad. Many of the older guns had larger bores, not the now standard .729. I have one that has .751 bores. The 2 1/2" extruded brass by Magtech (CBC) will hold, as I remember a stiff load of BP and shot. You just need to cut back on the wadding. Ask Craig Smith owner of Circle Fly Wads. He often uses less wads and he has done extensive BP shooting both muzzel and breech loader.

Harry

Harry,

What is the problem with using turned, rather than extruded brass? When I get the gun back from the gunsmith (you know how long that can take) I'll check the bore diameter. I have 3 Parker GHs (1896,1903 and 1907) all bores are .729, but I have an 1889 Remington that is .724, so I can see what you mean about the bores.

Paul B.