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 1-66 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

 

[twooly]

Which Thompson is it? Choose your projectile based on the twist rate. Ive killed game with round balls, conicals, and sabots from various flintlocks and other muzzle loaders. They all work. If you can, find an online copy of the manual for your rifle, it has good load information. Let me know if you can't find one, I can take some pictures of my manual and send them to you.

 

[Ron 6mm]

Thanks so much. I will check the twist as you suggested.