Expecting my first handgonne in a couple weeks. It is a .50 cal. Anyone shooting a .50 have a good starting load to begin with? Never shot one before and wasn't sure how the loads would compare to a rifle. Appreciate any suggestions.
Suggested starting load
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joeboleo1:
Nice! FFFg B.P. is recommended although FFg will do as well. If the barrel is as short as my .50, then I would recommend 30 grns and go from there to work up your load. This is a smoothbore, so you can either go with either a .495 bare ball or go smaller and use a patch.
I've had better accuracy with a patched ball.
Good luck!
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Nice! FFFg B.P. is recommended although FFg will do as well. If the barrel is as short as my .50, then I would recommend 30 grns and go from there to work up your load. This is a smoothbore, so you can either go with either a .495 bare ball or go smaller and use a patch.
I've had better accuracy with a patched ball.
Good luck!
Slowmatch Forever!
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