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45Marlin carbine · February 23, 2008, 07:48 PM

powder charge in brass will be dependent on the wall thickness of the case, Lake City cases hold 72gr. 3F which is my load for my .50 cap-lock hunting. plinkin/camp out load I use the 7.62R case which is 65 gr. 3F. saves a little powder.

February 23, 2008, 07:48 PM	#23
45Marlin carbine Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: South-Western North Carolina Posts: 1,124	powder charge in brass will be dependent on the wall thickness of the case, Lake City cases hold 72gr. 3F which is my load for my .50 cap-lock hunting. plinkin/camp out load I use the 7.62R case which is 65 gr. 3F. saves a little powder.