u/Educational-Cut427

20 grains of pyrodex (top) compared to 20 grains real BP (bottom) Both were 2F because right now thats all I can get hold of. The pyrodex seems more consistant and I think the stringing was me because I was resting the butt of the revolver on a cardboard box on my truck hood. Both were 15 yard targets. I am trying to find an accurate load that is powerful enough for general field use.

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My 51 navy seems to like a light 15 grain load. Attempts to load it with anything heavier just opens the groups. Will 15 grains generate the power needed in a revolver?

This was my group at about 16 yards with the lighter 15 grain charge. Should I perhaps try conicals to get more energy transfer? I know 15 grains of powder was standard for those...

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