hello all. looking for recommendations of powder/bullet combo for a indiana hunter .50 cal muzzleloader pistol

[cooper1969]

looking for recommendations of powder/bullet combo for a indiana hunter .50 cal muzzleloader pistol

 

[HC]

A picture would be nice, and information. Barrel length, twist, caps , 209 primer, inline ?

 

[cooper1969]

12” barrel. Percussion caps. No idea on the twist as I acquired it used. I am assuming inline( that is what I was told). I will have to post pics later.

 

[cooper1969]

 

[cooper1969]

A picture would be nice, and information. Barrel length, twist, caps , 209 primer, inline ?

I added pictures after the reply.

 

[cooper1969]

A picture would be nice, and information. Barrel length, twist, caps , 209 primer, inline ?

I added pictures after the reply.

 

[deermanok]

Nice looking pistol.

 

[HC]

I’d start with a load of 50 grs of 3F black powder, or 3F T7, or pyrodex P and a 240 gr saboted bullet . Also use a magnum cap. Powder charge can be adjusted to suit the needs.

 

[UndeadPoet]

Welcome! See? I knew people here would have ideas for you.

 

[Fyrstyk]

In my Contender with 12" .50 caliber barrel I used 60 grains of Pyrodex P with a 240 grain Hornady PA conical. Dropped deer like a rock out to 50 yards, as far as I would dare shoot with a pistol.

 

[4stringdude]

That looks very much like the Traditions Buckhunter. I'm guessing it's the "Indiana" Buckhunter because of the 12" barrel. Indiana regulations require a minimum 12" barrel on muzzleloading pistols.

 

[cooper1969]

I’d start with a load of 50 grs of 3F black powder, or 3F T7, or pyrodex P and a 240 gr saboted bullet . Also use a magnum cap. Powder charge can be adjusted to suit the needs.

HC,

Is the 3F in pellet form or any of the above mentioned. The T7 is that triple seven powder? I have triple seven at home. Any recommendations on specific brand of savored bullet. Thanks for the help

 

[cooper1969]

Nice looking pistol.

Thank you

 

[michiganmuzzy]

HC,

Is the 3F in pellet form or any of the above mentioned. The T7 is that triple seven powder? I have triple seven at home. Any recommendations on specific brand of savored bullet. Thanks for the help

No, 3f is the fffg powder form of Triple 7. Similar to a 50grain triple seven pellet tho. Stick with ffg(2f) or fffg(3f) T7 because you will find some where between 25gr and 80gr(max load) of loose powder will be your sweet spot for which ever bullet or ball youre shooting.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Afaik the Traditions pistols were often faster twists, mine is a 1:20”. But that Indiana Hunter could be a slow roundball twist. Knowing the bore twist rate will help figure out what projectile to use.
Traditions is pretty good about keeping an archive of their past offerings. Might check with them on their website for a twist rate.

 

[Jitterbug]

Welcome to the Forum!

Lots of knowledgeable, helpful folks here (as you’re already seeing!).

Also one on the most “polite” Forums on the ‘net!

 

[Lpcstrider420]

My buckhunter pro .50 loves 50gr 777 fff and hornady PA Conicals... stupid accurate.