I just bought a used Haywkeye for my son for Christmas but there was no documentation. Anybody have any load data for this pistol?

Knight will send you a manual with load data if you ask them. I have the load data though and can give you the loads they have. They will tell you that 60 gr of 777 is the max. I'm using 60 gr of FFFG 777 and a 240 XTP. I get 1347 fps and 967 Ft. lbs at the muzzle.


50 Gr. FFFG Black Powder 240 gr. XTP 1115 fps/662 Ft. lbs Muzzle
60 Gr. FFFG Black Powder 240 gr.XTP 1200 fps/767 Ft. lbs Muzzle

60 Gr FFFG Black powder 260 gr Knight Pure lead bullet 1160 fps/777 Ft lbs. muzzle
70 gr. FFFG Black powder 260 gr. Knight Pure lead Bullet 1202 fps/834 Ft. lbs

Thanks, that should get me started.I emaled knight a week ago and they said they would get me the info but I haven't seen it yet.

I recently found and purchased a pair of Hawkeyes, I have tried 70 grs. Pyro RS with a 240 XTP and 60 grs. 777 and same bullet Both gave good results at 40 yds.
Wolfhound, On the data I recieved from Knight all it listed was FFF black powder with a max load of 80 grs. Would that make the Max on 777 more like 70grs.?

I was specifically told that 60 was max for FFFG powder. 70 Would be max for FFG powder.

wolfhound... how bad is the recoil on that little hand cannon?

Not Wolfhound but the recoil with 60 grs. of 777 and a 240 gr. XTP ain't bad at all, considerably less than a 44 mag.

It's not too bad. It's softer since I added the scope, but I think I'm getting used to using it so that's probably helping too. I've put close to a hundred shots through mine now.

Hey Wolfhound, have you tried pellets in it yet?

Nope. I don't use pellets. A fact which upset a fellow at the place I buy my powder. I was shopping for777 FFFG and they were out of all 777 loose powder.I told him they didn't have any Triple Seven powder and he said "Sure do" and pointed to boxes apon boxes of pellets. I told him POWDER not pellets. I then got a short lecture on the advantages of pellets to which I asked him if they made any for a sidelock. That stopped him for a moment. He then told me they could order some and stick it on the regular truck for me. No Hazmat!

I just like Triple Seven loose powder. I don't have to buy a different type for every gun I shoot. I use the FFG in my 2 inline rifles and FFFG in my Hawkeye and sidelock.