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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 T-Shock 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 T-Shock Bullets 100 grains of Triple 7
®
pellets
V
elocity Energy
250 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1871 1943
100 grains of Triple 7
®
pellets
V
elocity Energy
275 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1764 1900
100 grains of Triple 7
®
pellets
Velocity Energy
300 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1698 1921
.54 Caliber T-Shock Bullets 100 grains of Triple 7
®
pellets
Velocity Energy
300 grain bullet @ Muzzle 1799 2156
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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.
XVII. 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.
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