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Poodleshooter · September 20, 2002, 03:33 PM

I'd consider 70 grains to be adequate in my rifle, but a longer barrel could do 50 or 60. Most states list a minimum powder charge for deer hunting purposes. Chronograph your loads if you can. My rifle runs a round ball over 90grs of Pyrodex up to a little over 1800fps! Lots of deer fell to roundballs before the minie came about.

September 20, 2002, 03:33 PM	#2
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	I'd consider 70 grains to be adequate in my rifle, but a longer barrel could do 50 or 60. Most states list a minimum powder charge for deer hunting purposes. Chronograph your loads if you can. My rifle runs a round ball over 90grs of Pyrodex up to a little over 1800fps! Lots of deer fell to roundballs before the minie came about.