I have a Thompson Center arms 50 cal Hawkins black powder rifle . I’m extremely new to the sport . First can I use the 50 cal 250 grain spire point shockwave controlled expansion bullets with this rifle?
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Isn't that a modern inline muzzleloader projectile?
Ok thank you sir.
This is where they like the modern stuff discussed: https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/
justinoldguy
32 Cal
You technically can, but why? Get some .490 round balls, .015 linen patches, and load with 60 grains of Swiss 3f or Pyro P, measured by volume, and go blast some targets or kill the biggest deer you have ever seen. Really, don't make it complicated. Take that barrel out and clean it with hot, soapy water. No need for exotic concoctions.
There are many pure lead balls or conicals available in store or online. The twist rate on your gun is optimum for either. Forget about the modern stuff.
stephenprops1
45 Cal.
FYI - so you don't look like a rookie I am directing you on the right path. The gun you referenced should be called a Hawken. The brothers were Samuel and Jacob Hawken. Single or plural it is still a Hawken.
Sorry that was a typo .. but thank you for your help!
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