.50 Cal Hawkin

[Wisconsin Shooter]

Loaded my shooting block with 10 patched balls, bear grease for the patch lube, and headed to the range. Also measured 10 loads of 60 grains of Hodgson Triple Seven. We shoot off hand at 50 yards for league night so this was a practice trip. Good thing I do not post pictures as my 10 shoot group was not something to brag about. Also punched some 9MM holes along with the big ones just for a little balance. Any time at the range is always great.

[JEBar]

haven't fired our TC Hawkin in many years .... in addition to deer hunting we used to be members of a black powder club that held a shoot every month .... I always used FFF black powder ... I need to get her out and blow some smoke again

[RetiredSeabee]

I love watching the black powder shooting videos. Hope to get a chance to see some live shooting.

[Wisconsin Shooter]

I really enjoy shooting my smoke pole. If you are shooting into the wind you get to experience another aspect of shooting non smokeless powder. Also like punching those big holes. Another reason I like my .45 Henry. Keep shooting.

[Hack]

Glad to hear that someone else enjoys muzzeloaders. I have been using 70 grains of Tripple 7 with patched balls in both my Traditions .50 cal Mountaineer (a Hawkins knockoff) and my H&R .45 cal Huntsman (one of the first inlines). They are both fun and inexpensive to shoot, as I rarely go through more than 10-20 rounds in a secession. And yes, I like the smoke and smell. About the only complaint that I have is that it does take some time to sight in a muzzleloader.

I use a homemade lube of 50% Crisco and 50% bees wax in my Pietta 1858 New Army revolver but just buy prelubed patches for the rifles.