muzzleloaders

[Catman42]

with a clean barrel once the pure lead ball is in the barrel it goes down very easy with out pounding. i would not use this method if it wasnt easy to load.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Traditional or modern?

This is my question as well.
I shoot a 295 grain Powerbelt hollow point and 80 grains of loose Pyrodex. That is in a CVA Optima Elite, which is a poor man's Encore.
I would recommend that load for anyone shooting an in line ML. I've killed deer up to 175 yards with that load.
Not so much if you use traditional equipment.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

What's difference? That load should work regardless if it's a traditional gun or a zip gun.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

What's difference? That load should work regardless if it's a traditional gun or a zip gun.

If by "work" you mean the projectile will exit the barrel then yes. If the best balance of performance and accuracy is your goal then probably no.

 

[Bfh_auto]

Anybody out there shoot a .50 caliber muzzleloader? what load do you like the best for hunting?

Try between 80 and 120gr of ffg or 777.
Bullet choice depends on your rifling. I like 110gr of 777 and a PRB. In my inline, I like 110 of 777 and a 300gr xtp. Or 120gr ffg and a 300 xtp.
The maxi ball also shoots well.
I hate pellets, they are harder to get consistent accuracy from.