Ok so I'm confused. Which is it 80 or 160 gr?

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Flintlocks
Always use Black Powder in the priming pan and for main charge in a flintlock. Use FFFFg priming powder in the pan for fastest flash and use FFFg or FFg for the main charge for best results. My prototype Manton style half stock flintlock rifle in 54 caliber, with 1-66 twist, loaded with a .530 caliber 220 grain round ball and .025 canvas patch, digests 80 gr FFFg Black powder superbly and fires as quickly as any percussion rifle.. This makes a terrific target load for the Rendezvous circuit as well as for round ball, flintlock hunting..

For hunting animals up to elk size, 160 grains FFg Black Powder is accurate with the same ball and patch and is a potent load at short range, up to 100 yards. Ignition with FFFFg in the pan of the Egg lock on the rifle is virtually instantaneous. It’s quick enough that an experienced shooter can unfailingly call his shots."

I understand the principles of roundballs but there seem's to be conflicting information out there.

On one hand we have 60gr good to 100-125 yds and on the other 160gr up to 100 yds. Huge variations here. I'm not doubting anyone just a little confused is all. Even White seems to contradict himself above saying 80 gr is fine then saying 160 is fine???

I think I'll stick with my 80-100gr loads.

HA