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MUZZLE LOADING LOAD CHART

CALIBER ROUNDBALL CONICAL SABOT CHARGE COMMENTS /
RATE OF TWIST
.32 cal 47 gr.     25 gr. 3F 1:48 or slower
.32 cal   60-80 gr.   25 gr. 3F 1:48 or slower
.32 cal   80-105 gr.   30 gr. 3F 1:48
.36 cal 65 gr.     35 gr. 3F 1:48 or slower
.36 cal    80-120 gr.   30 gr. 3F 1:48 or slower
.36 cal   120-130 gr.   35 gr. 3F 1:48 or slower
.36 cal     70-100 gr. 30 gr. 3F 1:48 or faster twist
.40 cal
(slow twist)		 93 gr.     40 gr. 3F 1:48 or slower
.40 cal
(fast twist)		 93 gr.     35 gr. 3F White, Inc. Rifles only
 .40 cal
(fast twist)		   275-320 gr.   70 gr. 2F Note 2F loads for White, Inc. Rifles only
 .40 cal
(fast twist)		   320-400 gr.   70 gr. 2F Heavier weight, reduce charge, White, Inc. Rifles only
.45 cal 127 gr.     70 gr. 2F For slow twist rifles
.45 cal 127 gr.     60 gr. 2F For fast twist rifles
.45 cal   200-300 gr.   80 gr. 2F Use only where allowed by manufacturer
.45 cal   300-400 gr.   85 gr. 2F Fast twist only
.45 cal     158 gr. in sabot 80 gr. 2F Fast twist only
.45 cal     200-350 gr. in sabot 80 gr. 2F Fast twist only
.50 cal 180 gr.     80 gr. 2F Slow twist
.50 cal  180 gr.     60 gr. 2F Reduce RB charge in fast twist rifles
.50 cal   245-350 gr.   80 gr. 2F Medium twist
.50 cal   350-425 gr.   85 gr. 2F 1:48 or faster
50 cal   425-600 gr.   90 gr. 2F Use only where allowed by manufacturer
.50 cal     240-300 gr. in sabot 80 gr. 2F Fast twist rifles only
.50 cal     300-450 gr. in sabot 85 gr. 2F Fast twist rifles only
.54 cal 220-230 gr.     80 gr. 2F Slow twist
.54 cal  220-230 gr.     70 gr. 2F Reduce RB charge in fast twist rifles
.54 cal   350-450 gr.   90 gr. 2F Medium twist
.54 cal   450-600 gr.   95 gr. 2F Medium twist
.54 cal     240-300 gr. in sabot 90 gr. 2F Fast twist only
.54 cal     300-450 gr. in sabot 95 gr. 2F Fast twist only
.58 cal 280-290 gr.     70 gr. 2F Slow twist replica firearms
.58 cal 280-290 gr.     75 gr. 2F Reduce charge for modern, fast twist rifles
.58 cal   450-550 gr.   90 gr. 2F Modern, rifles 1:48 or faster twist
.58 cal     240-350 gr. in sabot 95 gr. 2F Fast twist only
.69 & .75 cal 490-525 gr.     70 gr. 2F Maximum charge for replica rifles
Note: These are general guidelines only.
Some manufacturers will not allow even these low starting loads in their rifles.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR RIFLE MFG. MAXIMUM LOAD

COWBOY ACTION PISTOL LOAD CHART

FIREARM VELOCITY POWDER CHARGE BULLET
45 Colt
Ruger Vaquero
4 3/4" barrel		 754 fps 42 grains 247 grFN
45 Colt
Uberti 1866 Yellowboy
19" barrel		 1050 fps   42 grains 247 grFN
45 Scofield
7" barrel		 662 fps 34 grains 250 grFN
44-40 Win.
Ruger Vaquero
5 1/2" barrel		 818 fps 39 grains 200 grFN
38-40 Win.
Original Colt
5 1/2" barrel		 886 fps 36 grains 164 grFN  
357 Magnum
Ruger Blackhawk
6" barrel		 897 fps 25 grains 160 grFN
357 Magnum
Marlin New Model
1894 Carbine 18" barrel		  1098 fps 25 grains 160 grFN
38 Special
Ruger Blackhawk
6" barrel		 777 fps 23 grains 160 grFN
38 Special
Marlin New Model
1894 Carbine 18" barrel		 1010 fps 23 grains 160 grFN
32-20 Win.
S & W Hand Ejector
Original 4" barrel		 748 fps 21 grains 116 grFN
Oehler 35P Chronograph 15 feet from muzzle.
62.8 degrees F., 33% relative humidity
Data gathered Dec. 22, 2002 at the GOEX Test Facility, Woodlawn, Texas

COWBOY ACTION RIFLE LOAD CHART

FIREARM VELOCITY POWDER CHARGE BULLET
44-40 Win.
Original Winchester
1873 rifle 24" barrel		 1183 fps 39 grains 200 grFN
38-55
Original Winchester
1/2 Octagon 26" barrel		 1185 fps   48grains 266 grFN
38-40 Win.
Original 1892 Winchester
24" barrel		 1229 fps 36 grains 164 grFN
32-20 Win.
Original Winchester
Short Rifle 20" barrel		 1109 fps 21 grains 116 grFN
Oehler 35P Chronograph 15 feet from muzzle.
62.8 degrees F., 33% relative humidity
Data gathered Dec. 22, 2002 at the GOEX Test Facility, Woodlawn, Texas

 
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