What is Max powder for a 50 cal Hawkin?
I went shooting yesterday and this is what I found. I loaded 90 grains of Triple 7 behind a 295 grain Powerbelt and shot 3 times WITHOUT cleaning between each shot. I got a group of about 2.75 inches for the 3 shots. I then tried 100 grains and did the same routine and got a group at about 1.5 inches for the 3 shots. I shot these shots at 50 yards. I then cleaned the barrel and tried a shot with 100 gains at 100 yards and hit 7/8" to the left of dead center. I then cleaned the barrel and fired at a gal. jug 100 yards away and hit it well. I then loaded another round, did not clean the barrel, and shot at and hit another gal. jug at 100 yards. I did not feel comfortable with trying to up the powder charge to say, 110 or even 105 grains. Can I go there or do I need to?
Ed