How much gun powder to pour into a civil war gun?

Question

I just inherited an 1851 civil war rifle and also a gun powder case that came with it full of gun powder and also a couple muskets.... So i was wondering how much gun powder was poured down the barrel of the gun to fire the musket. Thanks

Answer 1

Repost this in the hunting section and you'll get more response. That's where the gun guys hang out. Or gunbroker.com has some great forums and a lot of experts. Good luck!

Answer 2

try getting to gether with a bunch of civil war reenactors or a mountainmen's group. Either one uses the old black powder rifles and canons in thier play time!

http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/index...  this site will give you a start on learning about your rifle. Have heaps and loads of fun.