load data
Can some one tell where i could get a more up to date load data for a 50 cal hawkins using round ball,concial and miniball projectiles? I have a lyman book but printed in 1974?? I am using pryodex powder.
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This should get you started, and keep you out of trouble! [8D] [;)]
http://www.hodgdon.com/data/muzzleloading/pellets/50conical.php0 -
I don't believe a Hawken can use pellets,they are for inlines.That site will still have granular data though. 0 -
This is from the Hodgodn's website,in the QandA section.IMHO it should be way more 'visible' than that...like on the main Pyrodex info page.
Q. Can I use Pyrodex Pellets in my side lock rifle?
A. Pyrodex Pellets are specifically designed for use with in-line rifles. The ignition pad is placed on the end to facilitate proper ignition. A side lock would not place the flash from the percussion cap in the correct position on the pellet to insure good ignition.0 -
I hope this link works-
http://www.tcarms.com/assets/manuals/current/Shooting_TC_Side_Lock_Black_Powder_Guns.pdf
Oh good, it did. Scroll down almost to the bottom & there are loads for a .50 T/C Hawken.0 -
You will get mis/hang fires with pellets alone. You can put at least 30 grains of powder first and then a pellet to have consistent firing. I have to adjust because of the restrictions at a nearby range. Be careful to limit the overall powder that you use as Hawkins can not take as much as an in line. Good luck. 0 -
If you are going to use 30 grains of loose powder, a pellet would work as a duplex load, but why bother? If you are using loose powder anyhow, just use enough to get the job done and be done with it.
80-110 grains should do you well. I'd start low and work up. The 'nominal' load for a 50 cal would be about 100 for hunting, though for just punching holes I use about 60-70 of FFG or equivalent.0
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