Recommended load books?

[dano]

Hello,
Brand new to both this site and to muzzleloading. I am interested in help in finding one or two books that cover the following:
1. introduction to muzzleloading including gun care and safety particular to muzzleloaders.
2. load manual

I‘ll soon be receiving a 1 in 48 twist 50 caliber percussion cap rifle.

thanks much!

 

[Kansas Jake]

If you can find a copy of The Lyman Black Powder Handbook it is a good reference. Used copies are probably available on eBay or maybe Amazon.

 

[user 48679]

Welcome to our world, Dano !

FYI, in most different makes of rifles, a 1-48" twist .50 cal = a 1-48" twist .50 cal

Here are T/C recommended loads for a 1:48" .50 cal cap gun (the black star indicates the most accurate load)

 

[necchi]

How about this pdf from Thompson Center,
https://www.tcarms.com/pdfs/uploads/manuals/Hawken_Manual.pdf
And/or this from Traditions,
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/...NT - FIT 7 Revised Final FINAL_1477335832.pdf

 

[dano]

Thanks much for all the very helpful resources!
Dan

 

[dano]

If you can find a copy of The Lyman Black Powder Handbook it is a good reference. Used copies are probably available on eBay or maybe Amazon.

Thanks. I ordered this book.

 

[dano]

Welcome to our world, Dano !

FYI, in most different makes of rifles, a 1-48" twist .50 cal = a 1-48" twist .50 cal

Here are T/C recommended loads for a 1:48" .50 cal cap gun (the black star indicates the most accurate load)

Thank. I downloaded these pics.

 

[dano]

How about this pdf from Thompson Center,
https://www.tcarms.com/pdfs/uploads/manuals/Hawken_Manual.pdf
And/or this from Traditions,
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/...NT - FIT 7 Revised Final FINAL_1477335832.pdf

Thanks. I downloaded these.

 

[rodinal220]

Lyman Black Powder Handbook 1975 by Kenneth Ramage 1st edition

Lyman Black Powder Handbook & Loading Manual, 2nd Edition​

Both editions packed full of data and articles.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

If you can find a copy of The Lyman Black Powder Handbook it is a good reference. Used copies are probably available on eBay or maybe Amazon.

This right here…this is the book that you want to get.

https://www.amazon.com/LYMAN-BLACK-...ix=lyman+black+powder+handbook,aps,319&sr=8-6

 

[Grenadier1758]

While the Lyman book is nearly 50 years old, the information on loading, safe handling and safety procedures haven't changed.

Unfortunately, the powders, GO (then GOEX and now no longer in production until the new owner makes powder available),
and Curtis and Harvey are no longer available. We do have Scheutzen and Swiss and occasionally Wano to fill the black powder gap. You are getting a cap lock so the substitute powder can provide acceptable performance. However, percussion caps are rare in the marketplace. You will do well by getting in contact with a traditional muzzle loading gun club near you to help with getting you started.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

It would be nice to sit down and redevelop all that old data to todays products. It was a great resource for its time, and still has great information for a traditional muzzleloader

 

[dano]

While the Lyman book is nearly 50 years old, the information on loading, safe handling and safety procedures haven't changed.

Unfortunately, the powders, GO (then GOEX and now no longer in production until the new owner makes powder available),
and Curtis and Harvey are no longer available. We do have Scheutzen and Swiss and occasionally Wano to fill the black powder gap. You are getting a cap lock so the substitute powder can provide acceptable performance. However, percussion caps are rare in the marketplace. You will do well by getting in contact with a traditional muzzle loading gun club near you to help with getting you started.

Thanks.
I’ll check out those brands of powder you suggest. A friend will be able to supply enough percussion caps to get me started and I’m going to try out a percussion cap maker. I was stunned at all of the scam sites advertising primers and percussion caps in stock.

Dan

 

[dave951]

Hello,
Brand new to both this site and to muzzleloading. I am interested in help in finding one or two books that cover the following:
1. introduction to muzzleloading including gun care and safety particular to muzzleloaders.
2. load manual

I‘ll soon be receiving a 1 in 48 twist 50 caliber percussion cap rifle.

thanks much!

Since you’re brand new to this, I highly recommend you either take the NRA Basic Muzzleloading course or get in touch with a NMLRA Charter Club near you. There’s lots of misinformation floating around and some is borderline dangerous.

Our NMLRA Charter Club, the Yadkin Valley Rangers, is dedicated to instruction, creating new instructors, and working with youth. Last week, we were able to get 5 new muzzleloading instructors certified and we’re gearing up for a busy summer working with kids.