Flintlock Loads

[Ron 6mm]

I just bought a 50 caliber Thompson Center flintlock. Any recommendations on Bullet and powder recommendations? I have seen some recommending FFG loads, others with FFFG loads and so on. I hope to use it on deer out to about 50 to 75 yards. Thanks everyone. Rp

 

[Taco John]

Start with a .490 round ball

.015 patches


50grs of 3f black powder




Work your way up 5 grains at a time till you find a group that suits you.

 

[Ron 6mm]

Thank you. Off to a great start

 

[Greta06]

I would recommend using sabots over round balls for hunting. The hornady 240xtp hp is offered with a sabot, killed dozens of deer with this combo. I run 90 grains of 2f behind it with the same gun. I have several of the tc hawkens, it's a shame they quit making them...

 

[Rick Richard]

Round balls if the twist rate is 1-60 and conicals if the twist rate is 1-48. Mine likes 75 grains of FFFG and 85 grains of FFG.

 

[Ron 6mm]

Which bullets? Thanks