Hello, I just aquired a nice 1873 Trapdoor w/bayonet through a trade. It has the ramrod (which I am still figuring out how to remove) and a nuce bayonet w/scabbard. I ordered Poyers book, so I can identify the rifle better. The SN is 179856. The cartouch reads 1881 so I hope the stock matches the SN date range.

I am looking at ammo but am unsure what I should buy. Grain ranges between 300 and 405. What modern load grain is comparable to the power of black powder used? I do not want to use a hot load that will shoot me high. I will try and post some pics soon as soon as I find my ladder. Look forward to contributing to this forum.

Mike
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