Yep, it’ll handle loose BP substitute just fine. Lots of people say that loose powder shoots better for them than pellets.
Can you use loose powder in an inline muzzleloader?
The majority of muzzleloader shooters usually prefer a powder charge or load right around 100 grains, whether it be pelletized or loose powder form. If I were shooting under 150 yards then I highly recommend pelletized powder.
Is it safe to pour powder into a muzzleloader directly from a powder horn?
Percussion shooters are allowed a single container with a maximum of one pound of powder in a single horn or flask on the firing line. DO NOT pour powder directly from a powder container directly into the muzzle or bore of any muzzleloader, ALWAYS using a powder measure.
What is the difference between black powder and pelletized powder?
Sold as black powder equivalents of “pelletized powder,” they have nothing to do with traditional black powder. The pelletized powder lingo is wishful thinking, as pellets are just pellets. This type of tortured language adds more confusion to the mix.
What is the best caliber pellet for muzzle hunting?
By purchasing 30- and 50-grain/vol.-equivalent .50 caliber pellets, you can venture beyond the utilitarian 100-grain/vol. load. But, outside of online outlets, finding those 30-grain/vol., .50 caliber pellets is quite difficult. Loose powder offers the muzzle hunter far better load customization options, and thus performance.
What is the best powder for a 50 caliber muzzleloader?
Offered in multiple grain sizes, FFg is best suited to the utilitarian, .50 caliber muzzleloader. Popular brands include Swiss, Goex and Goex Olde Eynsford, and Graf & Sons. Pros: Consistent (when uniformly measured); Accurate; Easy to ignite (works in flintlocks, sidelocks and inlines); Less costly than most black powder replacements.
How much does a 50 caliber bullet cost?
Typical retail for a 100-count box of the “50-grain” Triple Seven Pellets runs about $30. In other words, to get a saboted 250- or 260-grain bullet out of the muzzle of a .50 caliber primer-ignition muzzleloader at around 2,000 f.p.s., the three-pellet charge needed will set you back 90-cents.
