.490 vs .495 RB

[Chickencoop96]

Out of a TC Hawkins 50 cal. Which size round ball would y'all recommend? I've heard that the .495's typically have tighter groups than the .490's

 

[Bell3wv]

I hunt with a .50 caliber T/C Hawken with 90 grains of Pyrodex behind a 350 grain maxi-ball hunter. Clover leafs at 50 yards. I've never used round balls. Always figured it was too much work.

 

[Smo]

Typically.490's are easier to find locally.

I've always shot .490 with blue pillow ticking patch .018 patch per my measurement.

I have owned several TC Hawken & Renegades over the years a found 70 to 90 grain loads of fffg black powder work very well.
Try several variations of powder & patch combinations too see what your gun shoots best..

Others mileage my vary..

 

[paboom]

.495s are typically used in bores that are oversized. Most barrels prefer the .490s. Plus that gives you more options with you thickness of patches.