Indiana Hunter 50 cal.

handgun357 · May 22, 2001, 09:18 PM

I have a Traditions Indiana Hunter 50 cal.
I would like to know what charge of powder and what projectile would be best for this single shot black powder pistol. Any help would be appreciated........Thanks.....

**4V50 Gary** · May 24, 2001, 11:52 AM

Using a patched .490 round ball, I'd start with:

20 grains FFF. Fire five shots and wipe between shots. Clean out barrel after 5th shot and then try

25 grains FFF. Same procedure as before, and then

30 grains FFF, etc., 35 grains FFF and if the mfg uppper limits allow it, 40 grains FFF.

Bench rest all shots at 25 yards and make notes of each group. You're shooting for load development right now, not accuracy. You can adjust the sights (if any) later.

You may want to repeat the test with a different thickness patch or different size ball (like .495). Always take notes and mark down which one shoots the tightest group for that gun.

May 22, 2001, 09:18 PM	#1
handgun357 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2001 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 293	I have a Traditions Indiana Hunter 50 cal. I would like to know what charge of powder and what projectile would be best for this single shot black powder pistol. Any help would be appreciated........Thanks..... __________________ Always identify your target before you shoot. NRA Member

May 24, 2001, 11:52 AM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	Using a patched .490 round ball, I'd start with: 20 grains FFF. Fire five shots and wipe between shots. Clean out barrel after 5th shot and then try 25 grains FFF. Same procedure as before, and then 30 grains FFF, etc., 35 grains FFF and if the mfg uppper limits allow it, 40 grains FFF. Bench rest all shots at 25 yards and make notes of each group. You're shooting for load development right now, not accuracy. You can adjust the sights (if any) later. You may want to repeat the test with a different thickness patch or different size ball (like .495). Always take notes and mark down which one shoots the tightest group for that gun.