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  1. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    Thanks for the advice. I don’t cast so my only experience thus far is with the factory maxi balls from TC. I shot about 15 of them so far and they seem to fit my bore well. Snug, but loading is relatively easy if I run a quick patch between shots. Haven’t had one slide off the charge either...
  2. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    Update: So I gave the 370gr maxi balls a try yesterday and was getting decent groups at 50 yards. Accuracy wasn’t spectacular, but acceptable, and a bit better than my roundball loads. Then I followed a great tip from Idaho Lewis on YouTube and removed the lube from the top groove of the maxi...
  3. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    Thanks for the info! Are you able to order the REAL bullets or do have to cast them yourself with a mold?
  4. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    Wow, what kind of wad do you use? And may I ask what your powder load is also?
  5. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    Speaking of the hollow base conicals, does anyone use a felt wad with these? I know you don’t need to but does it hurt? I hear they can improve accuracy with the flat based ones anyway
  6. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    I have not, but am also considering them as I’m reading a lot of people claiming to be getting good results!
  7. J

    PA Conicals vs Maxi-balls?

    Hi all, My 1:48 TC Hawken (.50 cal) doesn’t seem to shoot PRB particularly well after many patch/lube/powder combinations. Accuracy isn’t horrible but looking for better. Would like to experiment with either the 240 grain Hornady PA Conicals, or the 370 grain TC Maxi-balls next. Anyone have...
    • jmerch87
    • Thread
    • .50 cal flintlock hawken maxi ball pa conical thompson center
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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