The only cartridges we found reference to were 2&3/4" loads. most of them for paradox type guns. Only two references on full rifle loads and nothing on three inch. This is from the "usual" books and a couple period catalogs. Certainly not empirical evidence. I'll keep on the "old man", and maybe we'll be able to dig something up between us.
Tinker, I understand that load data is pretty specific for an individual rifle but am definitely no expeert on the subject. I was hopoing that rather than tracking down a mould, or going to the expense of having one made, we could sabot a big heavy .45 0r .50 cal slug so bullet weight would be close, and than work slowly up from a minimal 2&3/4" load to Steve's "nosebleed" load. I'm going from memory but the twist rate semed fast for round ball. 3" chambers puts us in a new ballpark. I'm not sure I want to be involved after the beating I received from the last rifle The Honourable Mr CC/DT had me shoot by way of "testing".
Nick
