50 Cal Loads???

[GunnyJohn]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 50 cal Miroku flinter that I've had for awhile now and just haven't taken the time to play with it much. Think I've fired it three times shortly after I got it, cleaned it, and just started thinking about it a month ago or so. I'm planning to go visit and hunt with an old friend in Missouri this year and I'd like to take a deer with it. I'm curious as to what a good charge of powder would be for out to 100 yrds. I'm thinking that I probably won't have to shoot that far (from what I've heard), but if I have too...well, I'd like to be prepared. My normal hunter is a Hawken style 54 cal. I shoot 100 grains of 2f behind a conical, but this 50 has a 1:66 twist so round ball it is. I have both 2f and 3f Goex powder. Whatcha all use for hunting? Thanks for all of your wisdom.

[waksupi]

Try 65-75 gr. 3FFF.

[GunnyJohn]

Try 65-75 gr. 3FFF.

Thank you Sir.

[Super Sneaky Steve]

That's about what I use. 490 ball and a 0.015 patch on a clean bore then 0.010 patches after that. I like the Ox Yoke wonderlube patches for .60-.69 caliber. The little extra size makes loading a lot easier in a 50 cal.

[hc18flyer]

I like 70 grains of 3F, under a home cast .490, and a .015 ticking patch. I haven't had a shot over 30 yards in many years. Usually in a tree stand, always with a rest. I use Williams 'Firesights', with my 65 year-old eye balls! Enjoy your finger! hc18flyer