Hawkens 54 and 50 bullet recommendations

ddenney

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Well two hawken rifles followed me home yesterday. A 50 and 54. I already have another 54 but really only wanted the 50, but they offered too good of a deal for both. So I'm looking at options to extend my range a bit.
I shoot pyrodex p behind a maxi ball (400ish gr??) In the current 54.
Really wanting to try to run a peep setup on at least one maybe both.
Reading all these posts on the 'hotrod hawkens' is sparking my love for these old sidelocks again.
 
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My renegade is a 1in 48 twist and isn’t too particular. You might try the Federal BOR or the new Hornady bullet. Hearing good things about accuracy with both.
 

30338

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I'd find a roundball load to have fun with if your twist supports it. Then perhaps call or email No Excuses with your twist rate and see what they recommend for conicals. I went to all round ball shooting a few years back. They have worked well on game for me and are a hoot to shoot.
 
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ddenney

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I'm pretty sure they are 1-48s. I've never had much luck with patched round balls for some reason. Maybe I need to try it again.
 

Rufus

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My favorite is the Hornaday Great Plains Bullet. Second is the T/C maxi Bullet/maxi Hunters.
Thanks. -Rufus
 
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