110 is a lotBased on what I've been readinfg here, I've been way over-powered (over-powdered?) :>). I'm going to try backing down my loads and see how my groups go compared to what I've been using. I'm sure my shoulder will like it.
110 is a lotBased on what I've been readinfg here, I've been way over-powered (over-powdered?) :>). I'm going to try backing down my loads and see how my groups go compared to what I've been using. I'm sure my shoulder will like it.
I harvested a doe (5 yr old Kansas deer) at 75 yds with my .58 this year. 80 grains of FFF was a complete pass through. I’d say an individual would be fine out passed 100With everything from 45-58 caliber I’ve never used more than 80 grains of either 3F or 2F for targets or hunting. In my 75 Brown Bess I only use 80 grains of 3F with a .735 roundball. Everything I’ve shot a roundball in has dropped dead. On the other hand I’ve never shot a deer with those loads any further than 80 yards.
With respect,, what's that mean?The bore was frosted,
Please, which book is that ? pic of the cover be nice !I was just reading the new Hawkin book and I was blown away by the size of the charges that the author used, 160 gr 2f in 58 cal, 140 grains of 2f in .54 Cal. What are some of you guys using for hunting loads. Right now I’m using 80 and 85 grain 2f in my 50 and 54.
Keep in mind that the original Hawken rifle weighed 10 plus pounds. There was a lot of steel in those barrels and could take heavy charges. Also chances of running into a grizzly bear was pretty high, hence the heavy loads. When muzzle loaders were replaced with cartridge rifles, those rifles like the Sharp's 45-70 with 500 grain bullets only used a charge of 70 grains. Even the big 50 calibers were only using 110 grains. IMHO heavy loads are unnecessary unless one is hunting the big bears.I was just reading the new Hawkin book and I was blown away by the size of the charges that the author used, 160 gr 2f in 58 cal, 140 grains of 2f in .54 Cal. What are some of you guys using for hunting loads. Right now I’m using 80 and 85 grain 2f in my 50 and 54.
as far I know animals are made of flesh and bone not steel.I was just reading the new Hawkin book and I was blown away by the size of the charges that the author used, 160 gr 2f in 58 cal, 140 grains of 2f in .54 Cal. What are some of you guys using for hunting loads. Right now I’m using 80 and 85 grain 2f in my 50 and 54.
as far I know animals are made of flesh and bone not steel. my loads will go through a 1/4 in. of wood ( rib bones) then through a 3 to 4 in. book or packed paper ( inside of the animal ) then another 1/4 in. wood like plywood. 50 grains of 777 or pyrodex with round ball pass through that target up to 70 yards. BP I use up to 70 gain. last deer I killed with that load was 80+ yards ball was stuck on opposite side rib.I was just reading the new Hawkin book and I was blown away by the size of the charges that the author used, 160 gr 2f in 58 cal, 140 grains of 2f in .54 Cal. What are some of you guys using for hunting loads. Right now I’m using 80 and 85 grain 2f in my 50 and 54.
Shoot what is accurate out to the ranges you are comfortable with. My .54 percussion shoots lubed REAL slugs with felts underneath them as tight as I can hold still to 100 yds. Was 1" - 1.5" at 30 yrs old, now around 2" - 3". Always used 90-100 grains 2f. Punches a cookie cutter hole clean through 2 deer...we are allowed 6 here. It also shot well with some $2/lb Pyrodex I couldn't pass on from a clearance sale but ignition was 75% unless I primed the bolster. Not what you want in hunting situations.I was just reading the new Hawkin book and I was blown away by the size of the charges that the author used, 160 gr 2f in 58 cal, 140 grains of 2f in .54 Cal. What are some of you guys using for hunting loads. Right now I’m using 80 and 85 grain 2f in my 50 and 54.
I have used 120 gr. of 3fg in my JBMR .54 calibre for moose backed with wasp or hornets nest. My rifle is proofed to 150 3fg powder btw! I use 40 gr for targets as they don't get aggressive!!I was just reading the new Hawkin book and I was blown away by the size of the charges that the author used, 160 gr 2f in 58 cal, 140 grains of 2f in .54 Cal. What are some of you guys using for hunting loads. Right now I’m using 80 and 85 grain 2f in my 50 and 54.
"Frosted" is a term used to describe a bore that has enough corrosion/erosion that when clean the lands and grooves (if a rifle) or bore (if a smoothbore) appears to have a matte finish rather than being shiny.With respect,, what's that mean?
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