Good starting load.

[Oldschool shooter]

Thanks for all your comments. Finally had a chance to get out and shoot this rifle. 75 gr. of 3f seems to be the sweet spot. If I use it for blackpowder deer season I think this will be enough as my shots won't be much more than 50 to 60 yards. 4" groups in my first outing, but most of that is me. I need to get used to the slower lock time of a flintlock, plus learning to shoot as a lefty. A buddy who is naturally left handed covered 3 shots with a Skoal cap at 50 yards offhand.

 

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

There is no reason to shoot her left handed unless you really want to.
I'm a lefty, and have shot more "right handed" guns left handed than I can count.

Some folks may argue that a flintlock needs to be fired with the lock on the opposite side, but you should be wearing eye protection regardless, and a double barrel has a lock on both sides, so that pretty much brings us back to reality.

Especially if you will be hunting, I'd recommend sticking with your dominant side.
In the heat of the moment you want everything to come naturally.

 

[4v50 Gary]

40 FF grains is good enough for target shooting and a starting load. It’ll take more, but it’s up you to figure out what works best for your purpose (target, hunting, plinking).

Like MLB, I’m also southpaw but I’ve also shot right handed guns. Concentrate on your front sight and you never notice the flash (AND wear safety glasses).

 

[hawg]

40 FF grains is good enough for target shooting and a starting load. It’ll take more, but it’s up you to figure out what works best for your purpose (target, hunting, plinking).

Like MLB, I’m also southpaw but I’ve also shot right handed guns. Concentrate on your front sight and you never notice the flash (AND wear safety glasses).

My 54 shoots about 4 inches low at 25 yards with 40 grains.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Hawg - what about higher powder charges?

 

[hawg]

Hawg - what about higher powder charges?

My standard load is 90 grains. It shoots a little high at 25 yards.