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<br /> <br />Note: Black Powder not Pyrodex<br /> <br />Recomended Black Powder Charges<br />.45 cal rifle<br />Ball dia = .440<br />Patch thickness = .012-.015<br />Powder charge starting 45 grain 2F - max 75 grain 2F<br /><br />So I guess my off the cuff guess at 60 wasn't to far off. <br />But it's always better to check the manual.<br />Gee where have I heard that before around here <br /><br />If your son gets into range shooting he may want to replace the nipple with a "hot shot" that has a bigger opening for less fouling but still takes the NO 11 Percussion cap.<br /><br />Here is a little information I thought you might like reading.<br /><br />Black Powder Muzzleloaders / Range For Deer Hunting.<br /> All smooth-bore muzzleloaders, shotguns of at least 20 gauge, muskets of at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to patched lead round-ball only, ignition system restrictions for this class none, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 50-75 yards.<br /><br /> All rifled muzzleloaders (rifles), at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to patched lead round-ball only, ignition system restrictions for this class none, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 100 yards.<br /><br /> All rifled muzzleloaders (rifles), at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to minimum diameter bullet no less than .440", ignition system restrictions for this class - no modern centerfire primer usage allowed, in-line percussion cap accepted, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 150 yards.<br /><br /> All rifled muzzleloaders (rifles), at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to minimum diameter bullet no less than .440", ignition system restrictions for this class none, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 200 + yards.<br /><br />Black Powder Muzzleloading Rifle / Power.<br /> While many people wonder just how powerful a muzzle loading rifle can be without the use of smokeless powder, others have been building, the ultimate muzzleloader.<br /> Once you are allowed to use modern centerfire primers for powder ignition, there is very little to no difference in performance between muzzleloaders and modern centerfire high power rifles.<br /><br /> Ultimate Firearms, Inc. http://www.ultimatefirearms.com/ offers their powerful BP Xpress muzzleloading rifle that can be fired and burn 250 grains of pyrodex pellets. The rifle will fire a 300 grain bullet at over 2500 feet per second and a 180 grain bullet at 3100 feet per second. The Ultimate Muzzleloader has been subjected to just over 125,000 psi breech pressures. The rifle has a lugged, locking bolt with two blow by ports to prevent any primer blowback. Due to the patented ignition system, there are no gases expelled through the breech plug.
Well I opened the safe to get my books and charts to scan in some articles for you.. now the darn scanner isnt working.. Arrrrg I hate puters.<br /><br />Here goes the hand type
<br /> <br />Note: Black Powder not Pyrodex<br /> <br />Recomended Black Powder Charges<br />.45 cal rifle<br />Ball dia = .440<br />Patch thickness = .012-.015<br />Powder charge starting 45 grain 2F - max 75 grain 2F<br /><br />So I guess my off the cuff guess at 60 wasn't to far off. <br />But it's always better to check the manual.<br />Gee where have I heard that before around here <br /><br />If your son gets into range shooting he may want to replace the nipple with a "hot shot" that has a bigger opening for less fouling but still takes the NO 11 Percussion cap.<br /><br />Here is a little information I thought you might like reading.<br /><br />Black Powder Muzzleloaders / Range For Deer Hunting.<br /> All smooth-bore muzzleloaders, shotguns of at least 20 gauge, muskets of at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to patched lead round-ball only, ignition system restrictions for this class none, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 50-75 yards.<br /><br /> All rifled muzzleloaders (rifles), at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to patched lead round-ball only, ignition system restrictions for this class none, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 100 yards.<br /><br /> All rifled muzzleloaders (rifles), at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to minimum diameter bullet no less than .440", ignition system restrictions for this class - no modern centerfire primer usage allowed, in-line percussion cap accepted, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 150 yards.<br /><br /> All rifled muzzleloaders (rifles), at least 45 caliber, ammunition restricted to minimum diameter bullet no less than .440", ignition system restrictions for this class none, sight restrictions for this class none, effective range 200 + yards.<br /><br />Black Powder Muzzleloading Rifle / Power.<br /> While many people wonder just how powerful a muzzle loading rifle can be without the use of smokeless powder, others have been building, the ultimate muzzleloader.<br /> Once you are allowed to use modern centerfire primers for powder ignition, there is very little to no difference in performance between muzzleloaders and modern centerfire high power rifles.<br /><br /> Ultimate Firearms, Inc. http://www.ultimatefirearms.com/ offers their powerful BP Xpress muzzleloading rifle that can be fired and burn 250 grains of pyrodex pellets. The rifle will fire a 300 grain bullet at over 2500 feet per second and a 180 grain bullet at 3100 feet per second. The Ultimate Muzzleloader has been subjected to just over 125,000 psi breech pressures. The rifle has a lugged, locking bolt with two blow by ports to prevent any primer blowback. Due to the patented ignition system, there are no gases expelled through the breech plug.
