Question about safely using powder
 

I have a CVA Optima in .50 cal

I recently bought a box of Hodgdon Triple 7 pellets; but just realized that they are for a .45 cal inline not .50 cal. Can I safely use these pellets or is this a hazard?

Contacted Hodgdon but haven't heard back.

Thanks in advance

-Mike

The 45cal pellets are smaller than the 50cal pellets . They are safe to use but you better site in with them though to see how they shoot your 50cal projectile . The 45 and 50 cal are both 50 grain pellets , but the projectile will not be seated in the same spot in the barrel because the 45's would be longer and thinner than the 50cal pellets . Probably not that much difference but you need to site in with them and see how they do .
Cant you bring them back and get the right ones ?

Thanks for the information. No, can't be returned.

Anyone need .45 cal Triple 7 pellets? :)