28 September 2005, 07:08
RayAModern powder loads for 56-50
Hi Ya'll A buddy picked up a reproduction Spencer carbine in 56-50 .Ive been looking everywhere fo some data and I fugured if anybody would know ya'll would. Thanks RayA
28 September 2005, 08:00
ricciardelliHow about a 350 grain lead bullet and 45 grains of black powder?
28 September 2005, 16:05
jeffeossoi'll bite...
what's the 56-50? bullet diameter?
jeffe
30 September 2005, 00:54
Scota4570Steve is right, stick with black. I have an original. It was a junker so I rebarreld it to a 45 caliber cartridge based on a shortened 45-70. It is the same length as the original cartridge but slimmer. I found BP loads to be wimpy. I tried mild smokeless loads. The action loosened. Now I have a messed up rifle. Use only black!