Caliber |
Barrel Length |
Number of Rifle |
Twist |
Rate of Twist |
.45 |
32” |
12 |
DX |
1:48” |
.50 |
32” |
5 |
DX |
1:60” (*) |
.54 |
32” |
5 |
DX |
1:60” (*) |
(*) for the 160 Hunter model the rifling pitch is 1:32”
Maximum combinations of propellant and projectile for Investarm muzzle loading firearms do not exceed. Use only black powder and nothing else. Heavier loads are not to be used nor is a substitution of powder granulation to be attempted.
Investarm is not accountable for loading information printed in sources other than this instruction manual.
Caliber |
Projectile |
Propellant |
|
FFG |
FFFG |
.45 |
.440 round ball |
5,20 grs |
3,55 grs |
.45 |
14 grs ogival bullet |
4,85 grs |
3,25 grs |
.50 |
.490 round ball |
5,85 grs |
4,55 grs |
.50 |
24 grs ogival bullet |
5,20 grs |
3,90 grs |
.54 |
.530 round ball |
6,50 grs |
5,20 grs |
.54 |
26 grs ogival bullet |
5,85 grs |
4,55 grs |
Ignition
Percussion: for caplock use only N° 11 percussion caps.
Flintlock: for flintlock fill pan cavity with G-O FFFFg or G-0 FFFg.
Projectile
Muzzle loading projectiles are cast from pure lead. Do not use lead alloys for they contain antimony and a re far too hard for muzzle loading use.