Finely got some pistols to the range, today aug 13. I’m reporting here on the function of the #2 Dragoon. I was shooting mostly at 15 yards. I was testing my home cast round balls, homemade percussion caps, and homemade powder. They all worked well.However the home made caps worked off and on. But store ought caps were no better. I think the nipples need to be mounted in a hand drill and reduced with a fine file. None of the nipples worked well because the nipples were to large for #10 caps or for my home made caps which stretch when they are pushed onto the nipple.
When I put a little 3f in the cap it functioned well. Even worked to ignite Pyrodex pellets.
I’m mostly satisfied with my homemade powder. The same powder I described and made for the Forum thread. It’s not as energetic as Goex, or other brands or home made variations. However it worked very well and consistent.
Dragoon Rick