Guys I know this one sounds crazy but I have an old TC Hawken, .50 caliber, that I have not had the chance to use since 1987. Now have land and an opportunity. Question is: When I used to shoot way back when the best load for the gun accuracy wise was 80 grains of FFF black powder and a round ball. Only shot one deer with it but it would drive tacks at 100 yards.

Now that I m ready to dust it off and shoot I find some much has changed. There are sabots, measured charges, etc. From the look of things it would seem one of the Hodgken(sic?) kits with the 50/50 sabots pushing a .429 would be a good place to start? Maybe a couple of charges of the powder and see how it patterns? Any thoughts or suggestions? I have shot loads at 110 grains of FFF black but with the round balls it would not pattern. HELP!!!

Hey, size may not matter but it sure IS nice!