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octwhitetail

09-28-2007 01:04 PM

blackpowderload

hey guys maybe you can help me out. i have a lyman deerstalker 54 cal what would be the best setup for this gun?

nchawkeye

09-28-2007 02:06 PM

RE: blackpowderload

I'd start with a .530 ball, .015 lubed patch and 80grs FFF Goex...Go up or down in 5gr increments, I wouldn't go over 100grs...Good Luck...

cayugad

09-28-2007 06:05 PM

RE: blackpowderload

nchawkeye gave the same advise I would have given. A .530 or .535 roundball with a .015 patch and about 80-100 grains of 2f powder. That .54 will knock down about anything you like to hunt.

bronko22000

09-30-2007 08:16 PM

RE: blackpowderload

Is it a perc. cap or flinter? Either way, If perc. I would start with 80 gr of Triple 7 and if a flinter, 80 gr of FFg under a patched ball.
If memory serves me the Deerstalker has a 1:48 twist. This should be an excellent starting point.

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