Slug Guns and Muzzleloaders

[MikePifer]

Over on the Muzzleloading Forum there is a topic about rd. ball bench gun loads, etc. It kinda sounds like 100-120 gr. FFg is a fairly standard loading of .490 patched rd. balls in the .50 cal. guns.

Regards
IR

Mike, sine the Bresien rifle has a slow twist and a false muzzle I would start with this. 165 grains of Goex 2f, a .500 round ball, and a 20 thousandths Teflon coated patch. You will have to see if a larger bullet is necessary, but the .500 is a good starting place for this barrel. Cleaning between shots is important. A wet patch followed by a dry one. CCI is a good choice for percussion caps. I really don't like the RWS in the plastic can. The old ones in the metal container were the best, but when they changed to the plastic container they changed the thickness of the metal in the cap. Good luck.

IR, That sounds like a good plan, my rifle is set up for pistol primers rather than percussion caps, I have some of most brands, think I will start with Federal's. I did get to shoot some today, we made it up to 50. I shot the #14 rifle for the first time. There was a lot of switching wind, however I just shot when I was loaded and ready, did not adjust or wait for the wind. My intent was to get use to the rifle as have a starting point. Shot four different load, two with Goex FF and two with Swiss 3f. Both held vertical of 1" of course the L R was 3". Swiss a little tighter.