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Haven't shot black powder for abut 50 years. Built several kits back in the day. We inherited a Knight D.I.S.C. 50 cal that was not cleaned when last shot, who knows when that was. Over about a 4 month period and countless scrubbing and soaking cycles it didn't clean up to bad, except the breach end 12-14" is pitted. Rest looks good and shiny. Not sure I will shot this one but I may.
My main hunter will be a Knight Wolverine in 50 cal which I picked up at auction a few years ago. No breach plug so was under $100 with scope. Found a bolt conversion on line to go with the #11 percussion caps rather than the 209 primers. Breach end of the barrel is pitted some also but not real bad. Rest of the rifling looks real good. Last year a sporting goods store went out of business, was selling the inventory at 20% of the marked retail price. I picked up 3 boxes each of 50 gr and 30 gr Pyrodex pellets. I know about the corrosive nature of Pyrodex.
Having both the 50 gr and 30 gr pellets, what would be the recommended starting load for these rifles. Will be shooting a 340- gr cast bullet in a sabot as recommended by Knight, but don't remember the charge weight. Any/all information is appreciated.
My main hunter will be a Knight Wolverine in 50 cal which I picked up at auction a few years ago. No breach plug so was under $100 with scope. Found a bolt conversion on line to go with the #11 percussion caps rather than the 209 primers. Breach end of the barrel is pitted some also but not real bad. Rest of the rifling looks real good. Last year a sporting goods store went out of business, was selling the inventory at 20% of the marked retail price. I picked up 3 boxes each of 50 gr and 30 gr Pyrodex pellets. I know about the corrosive nature of Pyrodex.
Having both the 50 gr and 30 gr pellets, what would be the recommended starting load for these rifles. Will be shooting a 340- gr cast bullet in a sabot as recommended by Knight, but don't remember the charge weight. Any/all information is appreciated.