Best way to shoot blanks from Ruger Old Army?

Question

Blackpowder pistol, w/out using the ball, is there enough friction in the grease patch to hold the charge?

Answer 1

I used to do Civil War re-enacting. We loaded the revolvers (1960 Colt Army 44 ) with a 30 grain charge of FFFg and filled the rest of the cylinder cavity with "dry-uncooked" Cream of Wheat then compressed the load with the ball seater and applied spit patch to prevent a chain-fire. When you shoot it adds a bit to the smoke, is fire resistant and is completely biodegradable. The Cream of Wheat gives the needed compression to get the loud bang from the powder.

Answer 2

Absolutely. Just use your patches with light loads.

Answer 3

i would use a small cardboard wad cut a little larger than the cylinder over the powdercharge. you could use an old 45 shell for a punch to cut them out.

be sure to use a plug of lube on top of the wad to prevent chain firing of the other cylinders.