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Black Powder Revolver
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Ball and Powder Data
NOTE: This information is for reference only! Consult the documentation for your firearm before shooting any combination of powder and ball
Caliber Ball Diameter Type
.31 Revolver
.322
8.20 mm
Round
.36 Revolver
.375
9.55 mm
Round
.44 Revolver
.454
11.55 mm
Round
.44 Competitive Rev
.464
11.80 mm
Round
.20 ga Revolver
.27
6.85 mm
Shot
Black Powder Nomenclature
Size Description Use
1f or Fg Largest Granulation Large Caliber Firearms
2f or FFg Medium Granulation .50 Cal and .10/.12 Gauge
3f or FFFg Standard Granulation .31/.36/.44 Caliber Revolvers
4f or FFFFg Fine Granulation Flintlock Primers Only
