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Old 10-20-2008 | 09:19 AM
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Hey guys,kinkof new to the ML,I have a 54 cal T/C Fire Hawk.The kids gave it to me for last fathers day.Hard to find a good bullet and ass. for it at the local stores.The standard 54 cal hornadys are to tight.The powerbelts are to loose after cleaning.Auy suggestions???
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Old 10-20-2008 | 09:26 AM
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I don't know the rifling of that gun, but I'd try Maxiballs and/or Maxihunters, as those are T/C bullets. Not sure what you mean by too loose after cleaning. Are you saying that your first shot on a clean barrel is inaccurate, or do you find that the powerbelt is not staying down on the charge when the bore is clean?
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Old 10-20-2008 | 09:40 AM
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It goes in way to easy,I think
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Old 10-20-2008 | 09:43 AM
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As long as it stays put when you load it, and it shoots well, no such thing as too easy in my mind.
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Old 10-20-2008 | 09:49 AM
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Thanks,like I said,I'm new to this
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Old 10-20-2008 | 10:05 AM
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Well then, the Hornadys may not be "too tight" either. It's hard to describe how much force it should take to load bullets. What you're experiencing could very well be normal for lead conicals.

Welcome to muzzleloading.
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Old 10-20-2008 | 10:37 AM
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With Powerbelts you dont swab between shots. You can get between 3 to 7 shots before you feel the powder crud building up in the barrel.
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Old 10-20-2008 | 03:46 PM
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The .54 caliber Firehawk according to the charts has a 1-38 twist. That should shoot conicals real well. I would try some maxiball, Hornady Great Plains, or Powerbelts.
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Old 10-20-2008 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks for the info.I will give them a try.
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Old 10-20-2008 | 09:11 PM
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I have a System One 54 cal which also has a 1-38 twist it shoots the MMP purple sabot and 300gr 50cal pistol bullet from widners in a minute of angle it also shoots quite well with a 54cal maxie hunter and the 54cal raal bullet. Lee
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