T.c. Maxie ball in a cva hawhin rifle

[vrh]

I am asking if a 375 grain T.C. Maxie Ball will shoot safely in a CVA 50 Cal Hawkin rifle.
If it will shoot safely, what would be the minimum and maximum powder charge to use?
Thank you in advance for your replies.

[mooman76]

It will be safe to shoot. I'd start out at around 40 or 50gr and you could easily go up to 80 or more.

[roverboy]

I've worked up to 90 gr. in several rifles. Most times though you don't need that much powder.

[Walks]

Safe yes.

Accurate ???? Depends on the twist. But it never hurts to try. Maybe start at 40grs and up it 5grs at a time to see if accuracy improves.

[arcticap]

Here's a CVA sidelock manual with load limitations.

It seems to discourage using heavy weight bullets by giving warnings.

https://cva.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Side-lock.pdf