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Hello all,
I just purchased my first muzzleloader today, a Traditions PA pellet .50 flintlock with a 1:48 twist. I am trying to to figure out the best loads to shoot for it and I had some questions. I have done some of my own homework but I would really like some input from experienced flintlock shooters, so if anyone would be kind enough to help me out I would greatly appreciate it.
What I am looking for out of my loads:
I will be deer hunting primarily, so if you have a favorite type of round for this I would love to hear it.
I would really like the shortest delay possible when firing, this is a pretty high priority for me.
Accuracy would be my next priority
Questions:
I know that for the priming pan that the finer powders are recommended, 4f being what I see recommended most often. But I found some 5f and I was wondering if this would be an even better choice? I have also seen 7f powders online, are these an even better option?
For my the main charge I see that most people shoot 2f powder, but I have seen a few people saying they prefer to use 3f as it cuts down on the delay as well (this would be desirable for me). Can anybody give their input on this? Is there a downside to using the 3f over the 2f?
I will be painting the stock (synthetic black stock) to camo it up, is there an issue doing the same to the barrel?
Is there anything else you think a newbie flintlock shooter should know? Anything you wish someone had told you when you first started shooting flintlocks?
Thanks in advance guys!
I just purchased my first muzzleloader today, a Traditions PA pellet .50 flintlock with a 1:48 twist. I am trying to to figure out the best loads to shoot for it and I had some questions. I have done some of my own homework but I would really like some input from experienced flintlock shooters, so if anyone would be kind enough to help me out I would greatly appreciate it.
What I am looking for out of my loads:
I will be deer hunting primarily, so if you have a favorite type of round for this I would love to hear it.
I would really like the shortest delay possible when firing, this is a pretty high priority for me.
Accuracy would be my next priority
Questions:
I know that for the priming pan that the finer powders are recommended, 4f being what I see recommended most often. But I found some 5f and I was wondering if this would be an even better choice? I have also seen 7f powders online, are these an even better option?
For my the main charge I see that most people shoot 2f powder, but I have seen a few people saying they prefer to use 3f as it cuts down on the delay as well (this would be desirable for me). Can anybody give their input on this? Is there a downside to using the 3f over the 2f?
I will be painting the stock (synthetic black stock) to camo it up, is there an issue doing the same to the barrel?
Is there anything else you think a newbie flintlock shooter should know? Anything you wish someone had told you when you first started shooting flintlocks?
Thanks in advance guys!