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The maximum powder load for the break-open muzzleloaders
when using Pyrodex ® powder is 150 grains.
The maximum powder load for the break-open muzzleloaders
when using Triple 7 ® loose powder is 130 grains.
RECOMMENDED POWDER AND PROJECTILES
every muzzleloader shoots differently. Finding the best load for
your muzzleloader requires some experimenting with different
powder and projectile combinations. use the guide below to
start, if you find that some other load works better in your gun,
use it as long as it is within the recommended limits.
.45 Caliber APB Bullets
100 grains of Triple 7 ® pellets
Velocity Energy
180 grain bullet @ Muzzle 2062 1699
100 grains of Triple 7 ® pellets
Velocity Energy
200 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1592 1125
.50 Caliber APB Bullets
100 grains of Triple 7 ® pellets
Velocity Energy
250 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1871 1943
100 grains of Triple 7 ® pellets
Velocity Energy
275 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1764 1900
100 grains of Triple 7 ® pellets
Velocity Energy
300 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1698 1921
.54 Caliber APB Bullets
100 grains of Triple 7 ® pellets
Velocity Energy
300 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1799 2156
Traditions offers a wide variety of muzzleloading projectiles and
sabots. experimentation, within the recommended loading data,
with different grain weight bullets and powder charges will allow
you to maximize your accuracy with your muzzleloader. We offer
less expensive projectiles to start out with so that you can get
the feel of your muzzleloader first and then purchase the better
performing bullets.
XVI. cLEANING & MAINTENANcE:
A systematic routine of cleaning while shooting is strongly
advised to aid in avoiding problems while loading and to optimize
accuracy.
1. When cleaning the bore, use Traditions ez Clean
™ cleaning
patches rather than shooting patches. Shooting patches are
too small for cleaning and can be lost in the bore.
2. If a patch becomes lost in the bore, use Traditions Patch
Puller Worm attached to a ramrod for retrieval, or if
necessary, remove the breech plug and push the patch out
through the breech area. Never load a charge over a lost
patch.
3. If unusual resistance is felt while loading a projectile, place
a ez Clean ™ cleaning patch on a cleaning jag affixed to
the end of a ramrod and run it the full length of the barrel
several times with your objective being to remove as much
of the fouling build up as possible.