Traditions 50

whittling · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 3:40 am Post subject: Traditions 50

I have a Tradition .50 Deerhunter I have been shooting . IT is a 1-48'' twist , sidelock, 24'' barrel , basic wood stock ,and a set of basic open sights .I would like to know what the best load for this gun would be.I get 3 moa @ 50 yds.

roklok · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 4:24 am Post subject: Re: Traditions 50

The best performing projectile in my 1 in 48 twist Thompson Center barrels is the Powerbelts. However, every gun is different and I have heard a lot of guys have accuracy problems with them. This is what I would reccomend trying though if you have not already. That said, shooting 1.5 inch groups at 50 yards is not shabby at all using open sights.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Traditions 50

What load and lube are you using? I wouldn't sneeze at 1.5" groups at 50 yds either

whittling · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:57 am Post subject: Re: Traditions 50

I've been using the basic stuff for loads .you know the stuff they just carry

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:46 am Post subject: Re: Traditions 50

Ummm... HUH?!?!? What bullet? What powder? Patch? Sabot? Lube? "Best" for hunting or "best" for target shooting? Every gun is different, there really isn't a blanket "best load".

Traditions has recommendations in the owner's manual >> www.traditionsfirearms...0BOOK1.pdf

That said, I like Hodgdon Triple 7 powder for consistency and ease of cleaning. There are MANY bullets that could work. We'd need more info to make any suggestions.

Joe Boleo · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject: It depends

I would try different powders, patch thicknesses and lubes. Maybe a few loads of FFg or FFFG would show some promise. I stay with patched roundballs and have been well pleased. Take care...
Joe

Crackshot · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Traditions 50

Try Black powder. Its pretty consistant and accurate as well. I have a TC Pennsylvania Hunter that I load with 75 gr FFF under a home cast .495" lead ball, seated in a .015" patch, lubed with Natrural lube 1000+. I set it off with CCI Magnum #11's. It will shoot 1" or under @ 100 yards from a bench.
I had a TC New Englander that would shoot 2" groups with TC Maxi Balls and 75gr Goex FF, Set off with CCI #11 Magnum caps. Traded it for a bow. Crying or Very sad

None of my rifles EVER hang fire or are hard to clean. They were seasoned with Goex BP from the start. Alot of old time BP shooters will tell you, The more you shoot with BP the easyer it gets to clean.
My flintlocks always go BOOM as well, Even in the rain. Very Happy

Alittle forthought and preperation and any smoke pole will function fine.