load data

redhead71

Can some one tell where i could get a more up to date load data for a 50 cal hawkins using round ball,concial and miniball projectiles? I have a lyman book but printed in 1974?? I am using pryodex powder.

R D Henry

This should get you started, and keep you out of trouble! [8D] [;)]

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/muzzleloading/pellets/50conical.php

Mort4570

I don't believe a Hawken can use pellets,they are for inlines.That site will still have granular data though.

Mort4570

This is from the Hodgodn's website,in the QandA section.IMHO it should be way more 'visible' than that...like on the main Pyrodex info page.

Q. Can I use Pyrodex Pellets in my side lock rifle?

A. Pyrodex Pellets are specifically designed for use with in-line rifles. The ignition pad is placed on the end to facilitate proper ignition. A side lock would not place the flash from the percussion cap in the correct position on the pellet to insure good ignition.

Oregunner

I hope this link works-
http://www.tcarms.com/assets/manuals/current/Shooting_TC_Side_Lock_Black_Powder_Guns.pdf

Oh good, it did. Scroll down almost to the bottom & there are loads for a .50 T/C Hawken.

scubabobf

You will get mis/hang fires with pellets alone. You can put at least 30 grains of powder first and then a pellet to have consistent firing. I have to adjust because of the restrictions at a nearby range. Be careful to limit the overall powder that you use as Hawkins can not take as much as an in line. Good luck.

jonk

If you are going to use 30 grains of loose powder, a pellet would work as a duplex load, but why bother? If you are using loose powder anyhow, just use enough to get the job done and be done with it.

80-110 grains should do you well. I'd start low and work up. The 'nominal' load for a 50 cal would be about 100 for hunting, though for just punching holes I use about 60-70 of FFG or equivalent.