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[rescuerandy2]

My mom, the lady who only let us stay at Holiday Inns because they put those paper seals on the toilets, was not happy with the facilities at Ticonderoga too. Randy

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[rescuerandy2]

GEW8805 mentioned that he does not have to clean his musket while at the range. This was prefaced with an understanding that we are using bullets that are smaller than bore diameter. To achieve this result, how much under bore diameter would be enough to accomplish a day at the range without having to clean the bore. Thanks, Randy.

[gew8805]

GEW8805 mentioned that he does not have to clean his musket while at the range. This was prefaced with an understanding that we are using bullets that are smaller than bore diameter. To achieve this result, how much under bore diameter would be enough to accomplish a day at the range without having to clean the bore. Thanks, Randy.

I use the period standard .64 diameter round ball in the .69 caliber musket. Main powder charge of 60 to 75 grains (not including priming, of course). This is a light charge compared to the original cartridge, and gives moderate accuracy out to 50 yards, I am a casual shooter.

[rescuerandy2]

Good Morning All. I have been using Lyman .662 with 80 grains of FF in a paper cartridge that goes with the charge. Who makes .64 molds? Thanks, Randy

[rescuerandy2]

Good Afternoon. Just back from my best day at the range. This was at 50 yards with no misfires, easy loading, and much smoke. I did not have to clean between rounds and there was no need to plug the vent while loading. Worked flawlessly and probably had to do as much with the operator getting more familiar with his weapon and 18th century technology. Randy

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