>50 cal. New Englander

[jw]

I recently purchased a .50cal. barrel for my T.C.Englander.Anyone have any favorite loads for plinking and whitetail deer,using 2&3f powder.Thanks in advance.

 

[shootemup]

I use 70 grains of 3F under a .015 patched .490 roundball in my .50 New Englander. I have also used 350 grain Maxi-Hunters with 80 grains, I prefer the roundball load but if you want that extra punch...
Have fun with it, play around and see what it likes. :hatsoff:

Spot

 

[Stumpkiller]

That's my percussion deer rifle of choice. 85 gr 2Fg and a .490" ball with 0.018" tick and Moose Snot lube.

50 yards offhand-

 

[jgunn286]

70gr 2Fg and .018 ticking patch with .490 ball and natural lube. This load drops deer like a champ. Mine also likes Lee R.E.A.L 250gr bullets with 70gr 2F as well.

 

[patriot59]

So, how did you get those patches to fly out to the target and stick? Mine just kinda fall to the ground. :rotf: :thumbsup:

 

[Stumpkiller]

Ya gotta lick 'em first. ;-)

 

[cowkiller]

I just purchased a new englander from a member on this site. I have t/c hawkens in .45 and .50 but the.50 new englander has a 12 ga. barrel with it as well. I am anxious to give it a try. Thanks for the load suggestions.