hunter1
Joined: 28 Oct 2009
Posts: 7
Location: North East maryland
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:30 am Post subject: rem zouave rifle |
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| I was left a 58 cal rem zouave rifle my father bought in the early 70's. The rifle is in like new cond, I think he shot it twice. I'm thinking of using it this year for blk powder season. How accurate are these rifles, what typ of bullets are better. round ball or minie. how many grns of powder.best place to get supplys. |
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Kirrmeister
Joined: 06 Oct 2007
Posts: 256
Location: Bavaria, Germany
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hello from Germany!
The Zouave is a .58 cal. and normally has a barrel for conicals, means a short twist. But sometimes it likes PRB too. You have to test it with several loads.
For starting I would recommend 60 grs of a FFg bp (Goex, Graf's) and a .577 Minie or a Hornady Great Plains bullet. For PRB use .560 RB and a .010" lubed patch. For priming use musket caps. You can get all these items at Cabel's, or Log Cabin Shop or any other hunting supplier.
Regards
Kirrmeister |
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