english setter

what is max load for .490 RB kentucky -pyro? I thought specs max about 80-100gr 2FF. I'm using up pyro 3FFF and max 70 gr? dont want to blow pretty face off but want max range - hope to be able to reach at least 150 yds plinking or hunt hogs and 200 yds for shoot over water for fun thanks!

frontier gander

what brand of kentucky?

Rock Lock

I'm of a mind that you may be pushing that RB at those distances. At 200 yards you may have as much as a two foot drop on the ball. I'd try to get a little closer rather than increase the powder charge.
Rock Lock

eldeguello

I don't know what you are shooting, but Pyrodex is NOT designated by granulation size-it is "RS", "P", or Select". Then them dadburn pellets. So what ARE you using? I have used up to 140 grains of RS in my custom-made .50 with .490 balls, but my best load is 90 grains of GOEX FFg with that ball size. But my barrel is a custom-made one made from Chrome Moly rifle barrel steel, and is much stronger than some of the imports.

cayugad

If this is a CVA or Tradition's Kentucky rifle I think the max 2f load is 110 grains of powder. Shooting 3f grade powder like Pyrodex P cut that back to 100 grains and no more. As for shooting 150 yards with a patched roundball... for fun you will have a great time. Don't expect to hit too much but you will have a good time. I like to limit a .490 roundball when HUNTING to around 100 yards unless I have practiced a lot and can place that shot each and every time at a further distance.

lemoyne

You better get a real good brand in a 54 cal. if you want long range. Even then after working with it and having a good custom made hawken with a 35.5 inch barrel it is hard too keep a good group past 180 yds. Lee