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If you are using a traditional say a 50 cal you need the right patch & balls.
Start with the .490 ball and the .010 patch, use 60 grains ffg and shoot 3 to 5 rounds at 50 yards using the same POA. Swab between rounds and use the same loading technique for each round. Then repeat with 70 grains, 80 grains and 90 grains. Next, try the .490 with .015 patches and repeat the series. Next try .490 with .018 or .020 patches, if you can load them safely. Finally, shoot .495 ball with .005, .010 and .015 patches.
If you don't change loading technique or POA your groups should tell you what ball, patch and powder charge your gun shoots best with.
Edit & dont forget caps either some nipples take a #10 & others take a #11
Another note. if you decide ever to use Triple7 you should reduce your loads by 10%
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