I just inhiereted a Thompson/Center .54 caliber Hawken style percussion rifle.
My only experience with muzzle loaders was more than 30 years ago with a .45 cal caplock pistol kit. Had lots and lots of fun with it!
Back on the subject, while waiting on a manual and parts list - it needs a trigger spring - I have been thinkin bout what to load into it. My first thought was to load a "minni" with the big hollow base but havent been able to find a 54cal mold for it.
So, the Lee "R E A L" .54 is available in 300 and in 380 gr and am figgerin that the 380 will give me the biggest variety in loading ability (slow and heavy or faster and heavy). Course, a round ball will be in my bag as will store bought sabotted slugs.
Anyone know offhand if a shotshell wad might be used as a sabot?
Thanks all in advance,
Vic