Table of Maximum Loads for Artillery

Weapon TypeSizeMaximum Blank Load
19th Century
Napoleon12 powder20 ounces Fg or C grade
M1841 Howitzer12 powder10 ounces Fg or C grade
Mountain Howitzer12 powder6 ounces Fg or C grade
Gun, 18416 powder10 ounces Fg or C grade
Parrott Rifle3 inch10 ounces Fg or C grade
Ordnance Rifle3 inch10 ounces Fg or C grade

*For cannons smaller than full scale and for cannons not listed, the maximum charge is no more than 2 1/2 ounces Fg or C grade powder per one full inch of bore opening. Note: Only full scale artillery is allowed at the Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee.


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