I was given an old factory assembled 50 cal Hawken late last season. It looked like it hadn't been fired once & spent 20+ years in a safe.
Well, I dusted it off and am thinking about taking her out for deer season in OH.
Anyone have any advice on a starting load?
I'm planning on using Hornady .490 round balls, .15 patch, & some undetermined amount of powder. I was thinking about starting around 60-75 grains of ffg.
Any wisdom would be much appreciated.
Well, I dusted it off and am thinking about taking her out for deer season in OH.
Anyone have any advice on a starting load?
I'm planning on using Hornady .490 round balls, .15 patch, & some undetermined amount of powder. I was thinking about starting around 60-75 grains of ffg.
Any wisdom would be much appreciated.