Harper's Ferry 1842 Musket with Buck & Ball
This video explores the Harper's Ferry 1842 smoothbore musket and its unique 'Buck & Ball' load. Hickok45 demonstrates the historical effectiveness of this ammunition, testing its spread and accuracy at various ranges. He details the loading process using period-correct paper cartridges and discusses the impact of loading order on performance, concluding it's a usable piece of history.









