1803 Harper's Ferry

[BillMVR]

Bought a used 1803 Harper's Ferry .54 without any paperwork and I'm trying to find the recommended charge of 2F for target shooting. Would appreciate suggestions. Thanks.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Where did ya get it? I wanted one but they are not cheap.

 

[rice1817]

No different than any other Muzzleloader. Start light and work up. 530 caliber roundball with pillow ticking, greased with your lube of choice. I use bear grease and beeswax, but there are lots of alternatives. I would start with about 50 grains and work up 5 grains at a time until you find a good accurate load. I hunt with 80 grains in my 54, and some guys I know go as low as 70, others 90-100. All depends on the gun.

 

[BillMVR]

Thanks for the info. Will start with 50 grains. Re where I got it:[url] Forthehunt.com[/url].

 

[torn moc]

whats going on? I googled[url] forthehunt.com[/url]
and it brings up Gunbroker????
is this correct?

 

[Java Man]

I use 60gr 3f for25 and 50 yards, and 80gr 3f for 100yds in mine. The same amount of 2f wouldprolly work good too. I use a .530rb, patched with ticking.

I got it in 1991 from Dixie. Its a nice gun.

Java Man