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Bowhunter57 · September 19, 2013, 08:21 PM

I've been considering the purchase of another black powder long rifle. Last week I was at a local gun shop and found a Dixie Gun Works .50 cal. percussion Penn. Poor Boy.

I would be using this rifle for deer and possibly varmints. However, I've heard of using low powder charges for squirrels and rabbits. Something like 20gr. or 25gr. of 2F (or similar charges of 3F), that would be both accurate and just enough for small game head shots.

Has anyone used reduced powder charges in this or similar calibers to make the rifle more versatile, in its' use?

Thank you, Bowhunter57

September 19, 2013, 08:21 PM	#1
Bowhunter57 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2002 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 301	Low b/p rifle loads? I've been considering the purchase of another black powder long rifle. Last week I was at a local gun shop and found a Dixie Gun Works .50 cal. percussion Penn. Poor Boy. I would be using this rifle for deer and possibly varmints. However, I've heard of using low powder charges for squirrels and rabbits. Something like 20gr. or 25gr. of 2F (or similar charges of 3F), that would be both accurate and just enough for small game head shots. Has anyone used reduced powder charges in this or similar calibers to make the rifle more versatile, in its' use? Thank you, Bowhunter57 __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.