Safety Manual

RECOMMENDED LOADS:
The modern Black Powder shooter has more load options than ever
before. We strongly recommend that the user look over and select the
type of projectile most suited for his application and match it with a power
charge of either 2F/FFG Black Powder or Pyrodex
(TM)
starting low and
working up but not exceeding the maximum charge.
The 1:32 rifling twist of the Centurion In-Line Muzzle Loading Rifle allows
the user his choice of Round Balls, Conical Bullets, or Saboted Bullets
with good results.
RECOMMENDED LOADS
Patched Round Balls:
Rifle Ball Patch Black Powder Charge*
Caliber Diameter Thickness Most Accurate Maximum
Grains Granulation Grains Granulation
.50 .490” .015” 50-75 2 f 110 2f
.54 .530” .015” 55-80 2 f 125 2f
Conical Bullets:
Rifle Ball Bullet Black Powder Charge*
Caliber Caliber Weight Most Accurate Maximum
Grains Granulation Grains Granulation
.50 .50 385gr. 70-90 2 f 100 2f
.54 .54 425gr. 80-100 2 f 110 2f
Saboted Pistol Bullets:
Rifle Ball Bullet Black Powder Charge*
Caliber Caliber Weight Most Accurate Maximum
Grains Granulation Grains Granulation
.50 .50 385gr. 70-90 2 f 100 2f
.54 .54 425gr. 80-100 2 f 110 2f
* Commercial grade black powders designed for muzzle loaders should
be used. The only other propellant which may be used is Pyrodex
(TM)
RS (Rifle and Shotgun Powder). Pryodex
(TM)
produces approximately
the same results as an equivalent volume (not weight) of black powder.
Therefore, the recommended changes apply in Pyrodex
(TM)
if a powder
measure graduated in grains (as most powder measures are) is used. If
you weight your Pyrodex
(TM)
charge, the recommended charge should be
reduced by 20%.
SIGHTS:
Your Centurion In-Line Rifle is equipped with iron sights. The rear sight
is adjustable for windage and elevation. To move your shot group
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