If it is a 1:28 twist barrel then yes you can with reduced charges. More than 50 grains of powder and you more than likely wouldn't like the results. You would get much better results from a maxi in a modern inline if you want to go the really cheap to shoot route. But you can go pretty cheap with some saboted bullets like the Thompson Center Cheap Shots. They are very inexpensive and they shoot pretty well from my sisters Thompson Center Impact. All of my BP rifles are from 1:48 to 1:66 twist not counting my dad's .50 caliber barrel for the Pro Hunter frame. Still have a hard time calling all those rifles and pistols I inherited from him mine.