I found a great deal on these 2 rifles . It was such a good deal that I bought both . The Hawkens is 50 cal. & the Renegade 54 cal. . Neither has ever been fired .
That Sir, is a good deal anywhere you go! Congrats. I haven't put enough serious time in on loads for my rifles so I'll let someone who has advise you on that.
You did well, sir. Here is a link to a 92 page PDF document published by TC entitled Shooting Thompson/Center Side Lock Blackpowder Muzzleloading Firearms. It is well worth the download and has tons of valuable information for your rifles.
I have a soft spot for these and all other T/C traditional smoke poles. I know purists turn their noses up at these,but they are well made and solid shooters.Too bad that T/C abandoned the traditional crowd.
I have an Investarms 54 cal Hawken with a 1:48 twist and have been using R.E.A.L. bullets from a Lee mould that came with the rifle.
With 70 grains of FFG Goex in the chamber I just ram the bullet down on top of the powder with no patch and as advertised I can shoot all day without swabbing the bore.
The accuracy is very good so far @ 50 meters haven't tried it at 100 meters yet and I really need new glasses before attempting it.
I just this morning decided to clean up my old TC Renegade and get ready for muzzle loader deer season that starts next week ! I had to order some .54 cal hornady bullets ,a new measure , nipple wrench , ball starter ! I will pick up some powder and caps locally . I havent shot the old girl since 1979 ! Bore is clean and bright ! I remember my best load was 100 grains ffg under a thompson center Maxiball ! Kevin
My .54 likes 85 grains of FFG under a patched round ball, especially if the patch is lubed with PAM cooking spray. When heading into the deer woods I will prep a few patches with PAM and carry them in a ziplock sandwich bag in my possibles bag.
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