Picked up a "Springfield Hawken 50 Cal" made in Spain at the gun show this weekend. After lots of online searching, I haven't been able to figure out the manufacturer. Hope the experts here can point me in the right direction.
Here are some pics of the gun and the markings on both sides of the barrel.
I have experience with rifles, shotguns and handguns, but this is my first black powder rifle.
It has a 1-66" twist. Was planning on using ball ammo. What are the recommended power loads for a gun like this? Can one use the pre-measured loads like pyrodex? What type of patch and lube would you recommend as well?
Thanks
Here are some pics of the gun and the markings on both sides of the barrel.
I have experience with rifles, shotguns and handguns, but this is my first black powder rifle.
It has a 1-66" twist. Was planning on using ball ammo. What are the recommended power loads for a gun like this? Can one use the pre-measured loads like pyrodex? What type of patch and lube would you recommend as well?
Thanks