A new rifle has arrived. It is a John Blissett & son [London] 12 ga double bore rifle.
1. 11.25 lbs
2. 28.125" barrels
3. 1 standing sight marked 100 yds, 3 folding. marked 150/200/250 yds.
4. 14.5" lenght of pull, front trigger.
5. 45" overall lenght.
6. Jones under lever
7. Forend held with a "key" as most M/L are.
8. 2 triggers
9. Rebounding hammers with safeties.
10. Rifling twist is 1 in 120" and a round ball of .760, [pure lead], will just slide on top of the rifling.
11. With one .125" powder card, the brass case will hold 9 drams of BP and the ball is just below its max dia. where the case could be slightly crimped to hold the ball in place.
So if anyone has any starting loads or max loads or any experience with loading for a "bore rifle", I would appreciate learning from their experience.
Having shot BP for 25+ years and rifles up to .58 Cal. and 500 BPE single shot rifles, this is my first attempt with a double.
Thank you in advance for any ideas.
