i purchased a traditions in line 50 cal. pistol yesterday and was wondering what wieght of triple f powder should i use ? also , do you think saboted rounds will work ok in it ? i would also like a web address if anyone here knows it , so as to get a manual on it with loading data . thanks , ralphy .

Web page address
http://www.traditionsmuzzle.com

Email address
Email: info@traditionsfirearms.com

My friend has a Blued 12 1/2" barrel Buckhunter Pro .50 cal. In-Line Pistol, in his manual the Max charge listed for a 50cal is; 80grs BP, or Pyrodex RS, with a Sabot conical. Triple F is hotter than their recomended Max charge it needs to be reduced but I don't know what percent.

Email them with your question and ask for a manual.

Hope this helps

Swede44mag

Hold on Ralphy!

How old is your inline Traditions pistol because I'm not sure about recommending 80 grains powder. Yours may be the older 1-20" twist. In your original thread/post, you mentioned weighted powder. All powders are measured by volume... not weight.

The most recent Traditions Buckhunter pistols have a better (more friendly) 1-28" twist. They like the sabot bullets more-so than the old 1-20 twist. I was shooting 245 Powerbelts and 245 grain Buffalo Ballets in my 1-20" Traditions sidelock pistol with 50-55 grains. That sidelock barrel was the same one used with the early Tradition inlines.

Better be safe than sorry with powder levels. Let us & Traditions.com know what Buckhunter you got... older or newer. Only use around 50 grains until you get more info on what you bought.