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LOADING DATA FOR MUZZLE LOADING FIREARMS

LOADING DATA FOR MUZZLE LOADING FIREARMS USING SWISS BLACK POWDER - PREPARED BY THE MUZZLE LOADERS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN

This table is offered for informational purposes only. Dutch Muzzleloaders makes no warranties as to its accuracy. It is strongly recommended that when using the Swiss Black Powder, that you cut your normal load in half before working up an ideal load for your firearm.

PLEASE NOTE: THESE LOADS WERE SETUP USING EUROPEAN FIREARMS DESIGNED FOR EUROPEAN SHOOTING METHODS AND STANDARDS. LOADS FOR US FIREARMS USING US METHODS MAY DIFFER! PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR FIREARM MANUFACTURER!

Percussion Pistol Types	Caliber	Projectile	Proj. Weight	Powder Charge	Powder Grade	Range
Single Shot Target	.44"	.430" RBP	119 gr.	14-18 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Single Shot Target	.45"	.44" RBP	128 gr.	16-20 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Single Shot Target	.50"	.490" RBP	176 gr.	20-25 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Percussion Revolver	.44"	.451" RB	137 gr.	15-22 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Percussion Revolver	.45"	.457" RB	143 gr.	15-22 gr.	3Fg	25 meters

Flintlock Pistol Types	Caliber	Projectile	Proj. Weight	Powder Charge	Powder Grade	Range
Flintlock Smoothbore	.44"	.430" RBP	119 gr.	20-25 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Flintlock Smoothbore	.50"	.490" RBP	176 gr.	25-30 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Flintlock Rifled	.44"	.430" RBP	119 gr.	18-25 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Military Smoothbore	.65"	.640" RBP	393 gr.	20-25 gr.	3Fg	25 meters
Military Smoothbore	.69"	.680" RBP	472 gr.	20-25 gr.	3Fg	25 meters

Percussion Rifle Types	Caliber	Projectile	Proj. Weight	Powder Charge	Powder Grade	Range
Match Rifle	.451"	.451" Cannelured	500 gr.	60-70 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Match Rifle	.451"	.451" Cannelured	500 gr.	65-75 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	100 meters
Match Rifle	.451"	.451" Cannelured	530 gr.	80-90 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	1,000 yards
Match Rifle	.451"	.442" Paper Patched	530 gr.	90-100 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	1,000 yards
Match Rifle	.462"	.451" Paper Patched	560 gr.	90-100 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	1,000 yards
Long Enfield	.577"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	50-60 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Long Enfield	.577"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	65-75 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	100 meters
Long Enfield	.577"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	75-80 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	600 yards
Short Enfield 3 groove	.577"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	50-60 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Short Enfield 3 groove	.577"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	75-80 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	600 yards
Short Enfield 5 groove	.577"	.577" Minie	560 gr.	40-55 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Short Enfield 5 groove	.577"	.577" Minie	560 gr.	70-80 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	600 yards
Springfield	.58"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	50-60 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Springfield	.58"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	65-75 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	100 meters
Springfield	.58"	.577" Minie	530 gr.	75-80 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	600 yards
Zouave	.58"	.577" Minie	560 gr.	40-55 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Zouave	.58"	.577" Minie	560 gr.	60-70 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	100 meters
Zouave	.58"	.577" Minie	560 gr.	70-80 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	600 yards
Offhand Rifle	.44"	.430 RBP	119 gr.	35-45 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Offhand Rifle	.54"	.535" RBP	230 gr.	40-50 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Offhand Rifle	.450"	.450" Minie	200 gr.	30-40 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Offhand Rifle	.450"	.450" Minie	200 gr.	35-45 gr.	2Fg	50 meters

Flintlock Rifle Types	Caliber	Projectile	Proj. Weight	Powder Charge	Powder Grade	Range
Target Rifle	.54"	.535" RBP	230 gr.	60-70 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Target Rifle	.54"	.535" RBP	230 gr.	80-90 gr.	2Fg	100 meters
Target Rifle	.58"	.570" RBP	274 gr.	75-90 gr.	3Fg	100 meters
Military Rifle	.625"	.615" RBP	349 gr.	80-90 gr.	2Fg	100 meters

Smooth-bore Musket Types	Caliber	Projectile	Proj. Weight	Powder Charge	Powder Grade	Range
Flintlock	.75"	.740" RBP	608 gr.	75-85 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	50 meters
Flintlock	.69"	.680" RBP	472 gr.	70-80 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Flintlock	.69"	.680" RBP	472 gr.	80-90 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	50 meters
Percussion	.75"	.740" RBP	608 gr.	75-85 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	50 meters
Percussion	.69"	.680" RBP	472 gr.	75-85 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	50 meters
Percussion	.625"	.615" RBP	350 gr.	85-95 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	50 meters
Japanese Matchlock	.33"	.325" RBP	51 gr.	35-45 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Japanese Matchlock	.470"	.465" RBP	151 gr.	60-80 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Japanese Matchlock	.492"	.487" RBP	173 gr.	60-80 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Shoulder Stocked Matchlock	.63"	.620" RBP	357 gr.	70-80 gr.	3Fg	50 meters
Shoulder Stocked Matchlock	.75"	.740" RBP	608 gr.	75-90 gr.	1 1/2 Fg	50 meters

Percussion Shotgun Types	Caliber	Projectile	Proj. Weight	Powder Charge	Powder Grade	Range
Sporting	20g	shot	1 oz	2.25 dr/62 gr.	3Fg
Sporting	16g	shot	1 oz	2.5 dr/69 gr.	3Fg
Sporting	12g	shot	1.25 oz	3 dr/83 gr.	3Fg
Sporting/Musket	10g	shot	1.5 oz	4 dr/110 gr.	2Fg
Wildfowling	8g	shot	1.75 oz	4.5 dr/124 gr.	1 1/2 Fg
Wildfowling	4g	shot	3.5 oz	8 dr/220 gr.	1Fg

Flintlock Shotgun Types	Caliber	Projectile	Proj. Weight	Powder Charge	Powder Grade	Range
Sporting	20g	shot	1 oz	2.25 dr/62 gr.	3Fg
Sporting	16g	shot	1 oz	2.5 dr/69 gr.	3Fg
Sporting	12g	shot	1.25 oz	3 dr/83 gr.	3Fg
Sporting/Musket	10g	shot	1.5 oz	4 dr/110 gr.	2Fg
Wildfowling	8g	shot	1.75 oz	4.5 dr/124 gr.	1 1/2 Fg

The above loads are those generally regarded as suitable for muzzle loading firearms in good condition. In certain types of firearm (eg smooth-bore flintlock pistols, flintlock rifles and muskets firing patched round ball) slightly heavier charges and/or finer grades of powder are frequently used to obtain better accuracy. Particular care should be used in such cases and it is advisable to start with lighter loads and make any increases gradually. Proof service loads should never be exceeded. TheMLAGB accepts no responsibility for the contents and accuracy of, or omissions from, the above table. We record our gratitude to Davide Pedersoli & C Snc and Poudrerie d'Aubonne SA of Switzerland for their assistance in preparation of these tables.

RBP=Round Ball, Patched	gr. = grains
RB=Round Ball	dr=drams
Swiss to US Conversions
Swiss No.1 = 4Fg
Swiss No.2 = 3Fg
Swiss No.3 = 2Fg
Swiss No.4 = 1 1/2Fg
Swiss No.5 = 1Fg

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