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I like 70 to 80 gr by volume. That's plenty of power with a heavy lead conical. Recoil not bad and makes the shooting more enjoyable to me.

Welcome...from East Texas

I shoot my own cast conicals out of my CVA break open muzzleloader with 1/28 twist. No big deal. I get decent accuracy to 100 with open sights. During my load development I used a scope to find my best load, then removed it. Scope not legal in Colorado where I elk hunt. Conicals are a lot...

I haven't been on here in a while but this post was of interest. I have 2 .50 cal Hawkens. First one I got as a kit back in 70's. Back then I shot the P & B and those heavy TC Maxiballs. Later I switched to the 245 Buffalo Ballet. I shot a couple of cow elk with the 245's. Early 80's I became...

I am casting my own 445 gr lead conicals. I use a 1/8 " wad under the conical. They cast at .504. I run them through a .502 sizer. I am shooting right at 80 vol of Black MZ which I heard is discontinued. But 80 Goex should be fine. You can go on up to 90 if you dont mind your shoulder tore...

How long is barrel? What is front sight? Dovetail or other?

I've only muzzleloader elk hunt in Colorado. You have to put in for the draw that the deadline is April 1 or 2. Best to get on their website for info. You have to decide on your area. You can go into the statistics reports that will show you your chances of getting drawn. There are areas that...

I never seen it clump up. Not saying it doesn't or hasn't. For #11 caps I like it. I guess it dont matter since it's soon to be a Studebaker.

I have been using Black MZ for a few years. I have no complaints. I use it in my TC Hawken and my White Bison. I get good accuracy, it ignites as it should. When I heard it was being discontinued I searched to find it, most were out but Sportsman Guide had it for cheap so I bought 6 pounds. I...

Thanks, email sent we'll see

Is the BLL like Alox? Does it fill the grooves on the conical?

Thanks, I think I emailed him a few weeks ago. I just posted on the forum to see if I get any results.

I was wanting to try the Nasa Lube for my muzzleloades. I found the website and see it is $19.50 per pound plus shipping. I emailed the contact address requesting how to order but never got a response. Anyone know how to order? I do not see any order form. Thanks, Alan

It's been a few years back when I shot my first cow elk with my TC Hawken 50. Best I remember it was 40 yards using an old Buffalo Ballet that weighed 245 grains. Last couple years I revived my elk hunts to ML from archery due to shoulder problems. I been casting my own 445 gr lead conicals...

Idaho , what is your mix rate of your bear grease lube? Is there a substitute for the bear grease that might work since I have no source for bear grease?

I have the Lyman 57SML on both TC Hawkens. They s ok ok. I was just looking for another option.

I have a Pedersoli Missouri River Hawken and was looking into mounting a vernier type peep on the tang. I was hoping to find a shorter version maybe 2 inches. Most I see are 4 inches. Anyone got any ideas? Other peep options besides this out there for this rifle?

Thanks for the explanation . I am going to try some 1:40 , if it works better I'm wondering if there would be a sure fire method to turn my own pure lead into a 1:40.

Idaho: Ok, after reviewing your post you say you are shooting the 51-450M. In looking at the specs I see the bands bottom to top 504, 504, 506, 507. Is it hard to start this bullet? I know this is a tight fit in a Hawken. Why tapered? Why not a straight. 502 or 503 or 504? Reason I ask is on my...

Thanks for info. My mold throws around 445. I'm using the 50-465, but I had a small hollow base pin put in by Erik at hollowpointmold. Actually have 2 of same mold with different size hollows. I did get 10 lbs of 1/40 from roto metals that I am going to experiment with. I do have 1 50 LRH for...