Jul 18, 2011 · I have assembled two .54 Hawken rifles, a half stock and a full stock. My perceptions were likely formed about forty years ago by reading about the gun's early history …

Dec 11, 2020 · My Lyman black powder handbook has ballistic tables for the 50 and 54, from the muzzle to 300 yards, iirc. It also has velocities from barrels from 24" to 44" for most calibers, …

Jan 7, 2025 · .54 Caliber Lyman Deerstalker 1:48 Twist what are the best loads and poweder for this layout? I have 3F powder someone said it ignited burns faster better fire timing.. I know i …

Feb 13, 2006 · For added interest: 14 gauge is .693, or .69 caliber, 24 gauge is .579, or .58 caliber, and 28 gauge is .550 or 54 caliber reamed out to groove diameter. 36 gauge is .506 or …

Dec 12, 2024 · New to black powder/muzzleloaders. I inherited a .54 cal renegade and have been trying to get it dialed in for an upcoming muzzleloader season. I am using...

Jul 8, 2022 · I picked up this muzzleloader at a garage sale for $50. I’m trying to figure out what model it is and a ballpark for its year and value. On the right side of the barrel it’s marked …

Nov 27, 2014 · Bought a used-but-excellent 54 cal Hawken last summer. It came with lots of extras, including several boxes of maxi hunters and pyrodex. No lube, though. Looking for …

Feb 9, 2019 · Now .50 caliber - I CAN find conicals in a few places, 160, 190 and 240 miles away respectively. If I needed them quick, I could make a day trip and come home with some. When …

Nov 7, 2004 · After about 10 yrs out of the muzzleloading sport I purchased a brand new T/C Renegade still in box never been fired 54 caliber. My question is: What seems to be the best …

Jan 3, 2023 · The recoil with a 90 grain charge and round ball is very tolerable. This is now my favorite muzzleloader and I am eagerly awaiting deer season this year. The plans are to use …