50 cal Traditions pistol

[jvw7]

Can I shoot conicals with this pistol, and if so, what loads do you recommend? I am new to this B/P game but I LOVE it. Thanks in advance for your help. jvw7

[arcticap]

Traditions makes the Vortek inline pistol that's designed for hunting with conicals and heavy powder charges. They also make traditional sidelock pistols.
Assuming that you have a sidelock pistol, can you describe it or tell us the model?
Below is the PDF owner's manual for all Traditions sidelock pistols and rifles.
Page 5 of the PDF gives the most accurate and the maximum round ball charges, and directly underneath the chart it states:

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/cm...ock_manual.pdf

Conical Projectiles

Conical projectiles must be loaded without patches. If they are not purchased prelubricated, they must be greased with Traditions™ WonderLube or any commercial black powder bullet lube.
The most accurate load for a conical projectile is usually 5 to 10 grains above those for round balls.
Maximum powder loads* for these projectiles in each caliber are identical to those noted above for round balls.
Conical projectiles must fit tightly. {See Recommended Loads)

Remember if using 777 powder then reduce its volume by 15% due to its increased potency.

Good luck and be sure to visit TFL's Black Powder and Cowboy Action Shooting forum.