50-70 and the BPCR Rookie

[bohica793]

So I just acquired an 1870 Trapdoor in 50-70. While I have pour and loaded for a ton of smokeless, I have never in my almost 60 years loaded black powder until now. I have started 60 grains of Goex 2F under a .125 card wad with a 450 grain RNFP from an Accurate 52-450L (Lyman 515141 clone) sized .515 and lubed with SPG. My first 5 rounds produced one hole at 25 yards and a thrill down my leg. I'm taking 20 rounds to the 300 yard range tomorrow to see what I can accomplish.

My question is simple: What are others experiences with 50-70. Everybody has loads and bullets for 45-70, but I don't see a lot for the 50. How big are you running bullets? Is there a particular favorite round / load? Paper patching anyone? I want to benefit from others experiences rather than blindly repeat mistakes.

Thanks.