Thread: Hawkins 45cal Black Powder project

Nice rifles, I’d say 1:40 twist 270 grain projectile, you’ll need more than 45 grains of powder to make it enjoyable!! 3f will be fine. You can’t put to much powder in, it will just waste it out the barrel. Pure lead projectile will bump up into the rifling when you pull the trigger!!
Never owned a Hawkins, maybe one day

Originally Posted by Maca49

Nice rifles, I’d say 1:40 twist 270 grain projectile, you’ll need more than 45 grains of powder to make it enjoyable!! 3f will be fine. You can’t put to much powder in, it will just waste it out the barrel. Pure lead projectile will bump up into the rifling when you pull the trigger!!
Never owned a Hawkins, maybe one day

ok here's a thought, possibly miles off, ive a 259gr hollow based projectile for a .455 webley???? im going to be honest, at this weight, its a glorified pistol projectile ? ive put away the 417gr and manly looking 506gr behemoth!

the projectile has driving bands at differing diameters, also it has the hollow base to expand and act as a gas seal? thoughts?

Originally Posted by Tertle

ok here's a thought, possibly miles off, ive a 259gr hollow based projectile for a .455 webley???? im going to be honest, at this weight, its a glorified pistol projectile ? ive put away the 417gr and manly looking 506gr behemoth!

the projectile has driving bands at differing diameters, also it has the hollow base to expand and act as a gas seal? thoughts?

Pure lead? Size it to the bore, doesn’t have to be precise if you just want to bang it, pure lead will bump up and gas seal if it’s a firm fit,
Hollow bases are good as they grab the rifling and seal. I’d start with 50 of ffg and see what happens. Make sure there are NO air gaps between the powder and the projectile, No1 rule of Black Powder, never forget it. Ram it home well and use the rod as a measuring stick, so you know it’s at the correct position
Lube the projectile well to soften the residue in the barrel, mop it out between shots as it’s a small calibre.
Cap off before the first shot to clear and dry the air ways

Originally Posted by Tertle

ok here's a thought, possibly miles off, ive a 259gr hollow based projectile for a .455 webley???? im going to be honest, at this weight, its a glorified pistol projectile ? ive put away the 417gr and manly looking 506gr behemoth!

the projectile has driving bands at differing diameters, also it has the hollow base to expand and act as a gas seal? thoughts?

worth a crack Nigel....