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Offline Turk

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Lyman Black Powder Handbook
« on: December 18, 2004, 01:20:19 PM »
Anyone have the current edition of the Lyman Black Powder Handbook?
 If so what is max/min. in grains\granulation of Black Powder shooting a 50 cal. 490-495 dia. RB.\ with a 43 inch barrel.

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Lyman Black Powder Handbook
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2004, 03:47:18 PM »
Turk, I have the 2nd edition from 2001 and it didnt have a load for a 50.cal over 30 inch,s.if you want the early edition from 1975 it lists loads starting with a 498.cal ball and a 43" barrel 3f goex  at 50 grs with a 1506 fps, 100 grs at 2095 fps,and 170 grs at 2354 fps!!!!!. But !!!!! for your max, always refer to your manufactures max,s or if you go beyound that and something happens its your own fault.  :grin:.Farrerhaven.
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« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2004, 06:31:08 PM »
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GPR Users Guide
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2004, 06:22:32 AM »
The white Users Guide from Lyman Corp in Middleton Conn printed 9-96:  
50cal - .495 rb 90grs G-O 2fg  
                      70grs. G-O 3fg  
   
The yellow Instruction Manual from FABBRICA D'ARMI from Italy:  
50cal - .490 rb 90grs G-O 2fg  
                      70grs. G-O 3fg
 
Both these manuals came with the Lyman GPR about 5years ago.