scruffy,
I have not read the article,but I can say this about the 100 gr charge in the Huntsman muzzleloader.
In my Huntsman manual, (pp# 13.."Loads For Your Muzzleloading Rifle") it states that the "load chart is recommended for optimum accuracy. Exceeding them is not likely to increase performance and can result in higher pressures and unsafe conditions.
Do not exceed propellant manufacturers' recommendations"My understanding is that Hodgdon ( Pyrodex,Tripple Seven) load charts do not recommend using more than 100 gr charge in a .50 cal,probably due to liability issues.
NEF's load chart (pp# 13), likewise, does not show any loads exceeding 100 gr. and seems therefore to certainly embrace the powder manufacturers position.
Do not know what GOEX's position on max load is. Could not find any max charge recommendations on thir powder can,...nor on a can of APP synthetic powder.(??)
My personal take on this is that the load chart is a
Recommendation, as stated in the NEF Owner's Manual. I have read where some are using 100 gr of loose 777, ( equivalent to 115 gr black/pyro,etc) with gun/owner undamaged. :grin:
I just don't see a NEF muzzleloader barrel performing for years of good service at 100 gr of powder charge and on the other hand, blowing the heck up if you put 125 gr of powder in it. I would better understand a product failure ( ML gun barrel) failing when grossly abused ...with say a double (+) charge stuffed down the barrel with a heavy projectile. I would certainly expect to have a
bad hair day with such dufus act.
Mind you,....this is just my take on this subject, and I am not recommending anyone exceed the product manufacturers recommendations. :roll:
