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My goal is accuracy. The loads I use are generally at the lower end of the scale of suggested loads. My .58 caliber CVA rifle likes about 75 grains of Hodgden's Select 2FG and a patched .562 dia. round ball. The patching is mattress ticking. The recoil is a "push" rather than a kick. Unfortunately, I am still working on loads for the other black powder firearms. I thought I had the loads worked out for the .50 cal. Hawken but it seems to vary on any day ending with a "y". The .44 caliber 1860 New Model Colt, it's fun to shoot as long as my life doesn't depend on it. The single shot pistol .44 cal...... well... it looks nice.

[QUOTE="JamesA, post: 2364696, member: 51005"] My goal is accuracy. The loads I use are generally at the lower end of the scale of suggested loads. My .58 caliber CVA rifle likes about 75 grains of Hodgden's Select 2FG and a patched .562 dia. round ball. The patching is mattress ticking. The recoil is a "push" rather than a kick. Unfortunately, I am still working on loads for the other black powder firearms. I thought I had the loads worked out for the .50 cal. Hawken but it seems to vary on any day ending with a "y". The .44 caliber 1860 New Model Colt, it's fun to shoot as long as my life doesn't depend on it. The single shot pistol .44 cal...... well... it looks nice. [/QUOTE]

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