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Hawkin loads?
I am going to hunt with a BP rifle this year for the first time in 10yrs. I will be using a TC Hawkin 45cal. that my brother made 15 to 20 years ago from a kit. The gun still looks brand new and has probably been shot a couple hundred times, but not for at least 10 years. I used to shoot black powder and maxiballs with spit patch. I know a lot of technology has come about in the last ten years. I am going to shoot it this weekend to sight in and find a good load, bullet combo.
My question to you veteran shooters is 1) What type of powder should I shoot. 2) What size load and bullet would you start with and what other combos should I try. I will have open sights and plan on shooting way under 100 yards max. Probably 75 and in. Thanks for the help, I look forward to reading some tips. |
RE: Hawkin loads?
When I used to have a .45 I used 75grs fff of Goex a .440 round ball and .018 patch...With a round ball anywhere from 70 to 80 grs in a .45 will do the trick...If your rifle will group them...Good Luck
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RE: Hawkin loads?
ORIGINAL: RandallT I am going to hunt with a BP rifle this year for the first time in 10yrs. I will be using a TC Hawkin 45cal. that my brother made 15 to 20 years ago from a kit. The gun still looks brand new and has probably been shot a couple hundred times, but not for at least 10 years. I used to shoot black powder and maxiballs with spit patch. I know a lot of technology has come about in the last ten years. I am going to shoot it this weekend to sight in and find a good load, bullet combo. My question to you veteran shooters is 1) What type of powder should I shoot. 2) What size load and bullet would you start with and what other combos should I try. I will have open sights and plan on shooting way under 100 yards max. Probably 75 and in. Thanks for the help, I look forward to reading some tips. 90grns Goex 3F (FFFg) [or 100-110grns PyrodexRS (2F/FFg)] OxYoke wonderwad over powder .018" TC precut/prelubed pillow ticking patch Hornady (or Speer) .440/128grn lead ball Heart/Lung shot placement, no heavy bones,inside 75yds best 90grns Goex 2F (FFg) [or 100, 110grns] OxYoke wonderwad over powder .45cal/255grn TC Maxi-Hunter Heart/lung shot placement, big bones OK, 100yds OK These are proven deer loads in my rifles...good luck! |
RE: Hawkin loads?
ORIGINAL: RandallT I am going to hunt with a BP rifle this year for the first time in 10yrs. I will be using a TC Hawkin 45cal. that my brother made 15 to 20 years ago from a kit. The gun still looks brand new and has probably been shot a couple hundred times, but not for at least 10 years. I used to shoot black powder and maxiballs with spit patch. I know a lot of technology has come about in the last ten years. I am going to shoot it this weekend to sight in and find a good load, bullet combo. My question to you veteran shooters is 1) What type of powder should I shoot. 2) What size load and bullet would you start with and what other combos should I try. I will have open sights and plan on shooting way under 100 yards max. Probably 75 and in. Thanks for the help, I look forward to reading some tips.  |
RE: Hawkin loads?
Randall
There's no mention ofyour rifle twist in your original post. |
RE: Hawkin loads?
I have no idea what the twist is. The gun is probably ten years old and was from a kit, so I guess whatever was standard back then. I don't have the gun here right now, so I am not sure if it is stamped on the barrell or if there is a way of checking it myself.
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RE: Hawkin loads?
What make and model of rifle? With that information we could give you a good idea of the twist. Since it was a kit and 10 years old, there is no telling what rifle you have since back then most of the gun makers had traditional rifles and even offered kits..
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RE: Hawkin loads?
It is a TC Hawken 45 cal. with a side hammer percussion cap. That is all I know until I get the gun in front of me, then maybe I can see a model number or something.
Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate it and will have a few different things to try out at the range. |
RE: Hawkin loads?
ORIGINAL: RandallT It is a TC Hawken 45 cal. with a side hammer percussion cap. That is all I know until I get the gun in front of me, then maybe I can see a model number or something. Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate it and will have a few different things to try out at the range. |
RE: Hawkin loads?
I believe ALL TC Hawken rifles were cut with 1/48" twists from day 1..... |
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