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Old 09-08-2003, 01:24 PM
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springgobbler
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hico, WV USA
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Default Neophyte Question About Powder

I recently was given my first blackpowder rifle as a birthday gift, a Traditions Tracker 209. Seems like a great gun and am having fun with it.

Being a beginner, I have a few questions about powder charges.

How does more or less powder effect accuracy? Aside from consistency, what are the advantages and disadvantages of smaller or larger loads?

I will be using the rifle for whitetails in West Virginia. What would some of you suggest as a powder and bullet weight combination?

I appreciate any input...Thanks!
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