Optima V2 Conical, Force to load

[10gaugemag]

Optima V2, No Excuses .504 420 grains.

When I start these it takes a little bit of force but once started I am guessing less than 10# to get down the bore after intial 3-4".

Is this enough or should they be tighter all the way down?

I understand that .504 is the largest he offers for the .50 caliber.

Is this the norm for conical bullets, start easy then once the rifling are engraved they load easier?

Also this is with a standard rod and starter. I am thinking about a spin jag. Bullet should follow rifling as seated vs just skipping along rifling.

 

[Fullbore92]

I think it’s fine in my opinion. With my White’s the ramrod alone is enough of a force to push a bullet down to the powder. I also foul my barrel before loading which really keeps the bullet from ever moving off the powder. But to answer your first question, yes that’s common depending on diameter of the bullet and barrel. It’s soft lead so once it’s started it usually continues down with the same amount of force.

 

[Underclocked]

Should be fine. Just check with your ramrod several times to make sure it is staying seated until you are comfortable the loads are going to stay put.