410 Muzzle Loader Help

Joey l mur · 02-18-2006, 01:51 AM

I have a 410 Muzzle loader that for all the searching I have done I cannot find a load for. I was told that I should try 1/2 Oz shot in a mesure and then the same mesure in black powder. What size of shot they all have a difrent volume? Witch powder first of all? It is a cap witch cap? To say the least a sugestion of limited value. All I can say is it is a modern made muzzle loader from Italy. Does anny one know of a muzzle loader manual with loads for a 410.:drink:

Mooseman684 · 02-18-2006, 02:18 AM

1/2 ounce of shot such as #6,7-1/2. ,8,9, BB,,2,4,Etc. will be fine, or 3 balls of 00 buckshot, or 1-410 slug, and the normal load is 60 grains of ffg Black powder.
A heavy Max load will be 70 grains of FFG Black powder. and Increase the shot to 11/16 oz. for a hunting"field" load.

fffg powder is for pistols
ffg is for rifles and shotguns
Fg is for cannons
USE an ACCURATE SCALE FOR EACH !!!
Weigh out your shot and charges carefully ahead of time, I use small flip top plastic canisters made for holding the powder charges .
As far as caps, probably #10 or 11, which ever one fits snug on the nipple.
Rich

Joey l mur · 02-18-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mooseman684

1/2 ounce of shot such as #6,7-1/2. ,8,9, BB,,2,4,Etc. will be fine, or 3 balls of 00 buckshot, or 1-410 slug, and the normal load is 60 grains of ffg Black powder.
A heavy Max load will be 70 grains of FFG Black powder. and Increase the shot to 11/16 oz. for a hunting"field" load.
fffg powder is for pistols
ffg is for rifles and shotguns
Fg is for cannons
USE an ACCURATE SCALE FOR EACH !!!
Weigh out your shot and charges carefully ahead of time, I use small flip top plastic canisters made for holding the powder charges .
As far as caps, probably #10 or 11, which ever one fits snug on the nipple.
Rich

Thanks, what was your sourse? I need a god manual. I have ffg and fffg and #10 caps in stalk.

Mooseman684 · 02-18-2006, 01:40 PM

I have been shooting Black powder since 1975,competition and Hunting, as well as Cannon ! My info is Based on experience from experimenting with different calibers and loads, But a Very good resource is the book" The Ultimate guide to Black powder hunting" by Al Raychard which is available from MIDWAY USA for 23.99 ( order #142-036) or go to a Larger Gunstore(here we have Sportsman's warehouse) that has Black Powder supplies and Books and see what is available.
Rich
Free Tip...Buy a torch tip cleaner set from a welding supply house for a couple bucks to keep your nipple hole clean,That is where most misfires occur.

Joey l mur · 02-20-2006, 12:05 PM

Are you geting a good light show this year we are not seeing the arora boreals this year. I got a 50 cal in a kit 8 years ago traded a 30-30 Remington pump for the 50 cal I use it once a year to hunt deer in a controled hunt. use to take it to a turky shoot with my father befor he pased a way always fun to shoot.

Mooseman684 · 02-20-2006, 09:42 PM

Sure are getting some Beautiful Northern Lights as of Late, with Clear skies.
I'm just south of the auroral Zone so I get Some Awesome Lights in every color known ! I still have My first .45 Muzzleloader I bought to hunt Deer and Hogs with in Florida in 1975, It has won some matches for me as well at fur rondevous up here. I also have a 43mm Cannon that shoots 1 lb. Halibut fishing cannonballs too. I love making Smoke!

02-18-2006, 02:18 AM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,597 Images: 2	1/2 ounce of shot such as #6,7-1/2. ,8,9, BB,,2,4,Etc. will be fine, or 3 balls of 00 buckshot, or 1-410 slug, and the normal load is 60 grains of ffg Black powder. A heavy Max load will be 70 grains of FFG Black powder. and Increase the shot to 11/16 oz. for a hunting"field" load. fffg powder is for pistols ffg is for rifles and shotguns Fg is for cannons USE an ACCURATE SCALE FOR EACH !!! Weigh out your shot and charges carefully ahead of time, I use small flip top plastic canisters made for holding the powder charges . As far as caps, probably #10 or 11, which ever one fits snug on the nipple. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 02-18-2006 at 02:20 AM.

02-18-2006, 01:40 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,597 Images: 2	I have been shooting Black powder since 1975,competition and Hunting, as well as Cannon ! My info is Based on experience from experimenting with different calibers and loads, But a Very good resource is the book" The Ultimate guide to Black powder hunting" by Al Raychard which is available from MIDWAY USA for 23.99 ( order #142-036) or go to a Larger Gunstore(here we have Sportsman's warehouse) that has Black Powder supplies and Books and see what is available. Rich Free Tip...Buy a torch tip cleaner set from a welding supply house for a couple bucks to keep your nipple hole clean,That is where most misfires occur. __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 02-18-2006 at 01:46 PM.

02-20-2006, 12:05 PM	#5
Joey l mur Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 337 Images: 1	Thanks mooseman Are you geting a good light show this year we are not seeing the arora boreals this year. I got a 50 cal in a kit 8 years ago traded a 30-30 Remington pump for the 50 cal I use it once a year to hunt deer in a controled hunt. use to take it to a turky shoot with my father befor he pased a way always fun to shoot.

02-18-2006, 01:51 AM	#1
Joey l mur Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 337 Images: 1	410 Muzzle Loader Help I have a 410 Muzzle loader that for all the searching I have done I cannot find a load for. I was told that I should try 1/2 Oz shot in a mesure and then the same mesure in black powder. What size of shot they all have a difrent volume? Witch powder first of all? It is a cap witch cap? To say the least a sugestion of limited value. All I can say is it is a modern made muzzle loader from Italy. Does anny one know of a muzzle loader manual with loads for a 410.:drink:

02-20-2006, 09:42 PM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,597 Images: 2	Sure are getting some Beautiful Northern Lights as of Late, with Clear skies. I'm just south of the auroral Zone so I get Some Awesome Lights in every color known ! I still have My first .45 Muzzleloader I bought to hunt Deer and Hogs with in Florida in 1975, It has won some matches for me as well at fur rondevous up here. I also have a 43mm Cannon that shoots 1 lb. Halibut fishing cannonballs too. I love making Smoke! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!