So I’m about to load several different BP cartridges and I noticed that some/many who load BP handgun cartridges use 2F and instead of 3F. What is the thinking behind that decision?
Consider that I’m basing the question on what I think I know. The general thought is that 1F is for cannon, 2F is for rifle (at least larger rifle anyhow) 3F is for handgun, and 4F is a priming powder. Now I know a lot of people load handguns with 4F generally the smaller handguns I think. But for 38 and 44 I’d have thought 3F would have been the default. And maybe 4F for the 32’s. So is my ‘general thought’ just sheep dip?
Consider that I’m basing the question on what I think I know. The general thought is that 1F is for cannon, 2F is for rifle (at least larger rifle anyhow) 3F is for handgun, and 4F is a priming powder. Now I know a lot of people load handguns with 4F generally the smaller handguns I think. But for 38 and 44 I’d have thought 3F would have been the default. And maybe 4F for the 32’s. So is my ‘general thought’ just sheep dip?