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Wonder why the Confederate sharpshooters (and I mean here the light infantry battalions) were so feared? Cap and Ball will show you with an original P56 two-band Enfield rifle, which shoots very well indeed. And, he’s in the correct uniform.
Some Fun With An Original P56 Enfield
December 29th, 2017 · No Comments
Categories: Arms & Armament · Military History
Tags: · Cap and Ball, P56 Enfield, skirmishing
Minie vs. Buck and Ball
September 5th, 2017 · No Comments
I found this from a couple of years ago by Cap and Ball, who compares the relative effectiveness of the Minie ball against a single smoothbore ball and the buck and ball cartridge. No question that the rifle is more accurate but OTOH a brigade firing off a volley of buck & ball puts a […]
Categories: Arms & Armament
Tags: · buck and ball, Cap and Ball, Minie rifle, smoothbore musket
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