ArcherandShooter
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Hey, y'all, I have a question...
My Pietta "1851 Navy Colt" revolver replica (.44 cal) manual says the max recommended load of FFFg powder is 12 - 15 grains.
The "Traditions" reference manual I got says a typical load for .44 cal BP revolvers is 25 - 30 grains of the same powder.
That is one honking big difference, and I was wondering if anyone here has experience with Pietta revolvers and can tell me something about load sizes for them. I don't want to blow the thing apart, but I can't help being puzzled at how far below other revolvers that 12 - 15 grains is. Is it something about the Colt design as opposed to other BP revolvers? Is it the Italians being over-cautious to the point that ANY problem will be looked at as an overload (and thus not their problem)?
Any ideas? thanks.
My Pietta "1851 Navy Colt" revolver replica (.44 cal) manual says the max recommended load of FFFg powder is 12 - 15 grains.
The "Traditions" reference manual I got says a typical load for .44 cal BP revolvers is 25 - 30 grains of the same powder.
That is one honking big difference, and I was wondering if anyone here has experience with Pietta revolvers and can tell me something about load sizes for them. I don't want to blow the thing apart, but I can't help being puzzled at how far below other revolvers that 12 - 15 grains is. Is it something about the Colt design as opposed to other BP revolvers? Is it the Italians being over-cautious to the point that ANY problem will be looked at as an overload (and thus not their problem)?
Any ideas? thanks.