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Originally Posted by Keith Doty
As my knowledge of black powder is nonexistent I just have to ask "What combination of powder and wadding is under your shot charge? OSC and sealer?
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Real Black Powder Only. I can't speak for BP substitutes, I don't use them.
A square load means the same amount of powder and shot BY VOLUME. See the photo of the volumetric measure.
Pour proper amount of 1F, 1-1/2Fg or 2Fg Black Powder into primed case
The Nitro card wad is next, press it over the powder strongly (no air gap)
Then I used two fiber wads (rolled in melted bullet lube) pressed in firmly
One more Nitro Card just to take up more space
Pour shot over wad column
Press in the Over Shot Card, evenly and snug
I used Sodium Silicate to seal the thin Over Shot Card, however there are other products that work as well.
Caution Note: For Back Powder Loading Only.
My methods are what works for me. Others may do it a bit different.
Old Eynsford Black Powder delivers a bit more velocity and burns cleaner than Goex in my experience.
Conversion Chart for Black Powder Drams to Grains:
Drams - BP Grains
1 - 27.34
2 - 54.68
2.25 - 61.52
2.5 - 68.35
2.75 - 75.19
3 - 82.02
3.25 - 88.86
3.5 - 95.69
3.75 - 102.53
4 - 109.36