I was looking to find a load for my .50cal Hawkins that I haven't shot in over ten years. I couldn't remember what I had used in the past so I pulled out my old second addition of the Black Powder Guide by George Nonte, Jr. to see what is suggested.
For PRB it gave loads in 10 grain increments from 50 up to 160 grains of FFFg. Yep that is right, I said up to 160 of FFFg. That seems mighty high to me. Then he list loads for a 370 gr Lyman 504617 Maxi with loads of FFFg from 45-90 in 5 grain increments.
So where should I start with my .50 Cal Investarms Hawkins using a patched round ball and Pyrodex P powder? What size round ball do these use?
Thanks,
Greebe