Author Topic: target loads for 54cal (Read 566 times)

pghhunter · « **on:** March 07, 2006, 10:47:43 AM »

can any one suggest any good mild target loads for a 54cal lyman great plains flint

Snowshoe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2006, 01:15:47 PM »

I would try 50 - 70g of FFFG.

roundball · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2006, 12:21:10 PM »

I settled on 60grns Goex 3F in my .54
(50grns in the .45 & .50cals)

KING · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2006, 02:58:20 PM »

I generally use 50grns for a roundball just for target out to 50 yards. you can up the charge depending on drop out to around 100 if so inclined.......stay safe...King

Birddog6 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2006, 01:46:17 AM »

I suggest shooting whatever load works out to be the most accurate. Each barrel & load combo will vary some, even in the same brand & cal of rifle. Most of the GPR's I have shot are shooting a target load of 60-70 grains. In mine I shoot 65 grains of FF Goex, .035 ball, .017 pillow ticking & BD6 patch grease. I bump it to 75 grains for deer hunting & it is quite adequate. :grin: