RE: Powder/Bullet combination for new TC Encore 50??
Muzzleloading bores are all different... unlike centerfires. Some Omegas have tight bores - meaning it may be a good idea to buy a 50-pk of plastic sabots & exchange them with the ones that come with your bullets.
For easiest loading, I use
Black Harvesters in 45/50 with .451 bullets
Green MMP in 44/50 with .429 bullets
No bore butters with sabots.... swab with a small spray bottle filled 50-50 with Windex & rubbing alcohol. Swab often with 777.... usually evey 2nd shot using 100 grains.... after every shot using magnum powder grains.
Omegas are not fussy about bullet size. Any size from 180-400 grains will work.... with 240-300 grains being optimum size.