[esp]

I just aquired a 45. cal. Sears Kentucky rifle and don't know what powder charge to use,can someone help me with this. I currently hav a 54 and a 50 cal. so I am not new to muzzeloading.
Thanks

 

[Gil Martin]

It depends what you prefer

Welcome to the Forum.

I have several .45 caliber muzzleloaders and use about 70 grains of FFG powder and a patched round ball. It works well. All the best...
Gil

 

[esp]

Thanks for the help

 

[SFT]

I just aquired a 45. cal. Sears Kentucky rifle and don't know what powder charge to use,can someone help me with this. I currently hav a 54 and a 50 cal. so I am not new to muzzeloading.
Thanks

Starting loads are usually the same as caliber, so 45 grains, then work up in 5 grain increments until you find the sweet spot. Every rifle is an individual, so what works in one rifle may not be the best in another.

 

[Hanshi]

Starting loads are usually the same as caliber, so 45 grains, then work up in 5 grain increments until you find the sweet spot. Every rifle is an individual, so what works in one rifle may not be the best in another.

DITTO! I worked up to 70 grains 3f and stayed there.

 

[Nim]

45 load

My load for my TC 45 kit rifle is 75gr of fff Goex.

Nim