Newcomer questions

[that1hand]

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?

 

[Fastleo]

Yes, but you will have better success with a lead conical or patched round ball.

 

[wiscoaster]

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?

Isn't that a modern inline muzzleloader projectile?

 

[that1hand]

Ok thank you sir.

 

[wiscoaster]

This is where they like the modern stuff discussed: https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/

 

[justinoldguy]

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.