4Falls Report post Posted February 23, 2013 A long long time ago I purchased a White Muzzleloader 50 cal for my dad. He never used it and recently gave it back to me. I have most of the possibles that i gave him as well but no powder or bullets. What would be a good powder/bullet combo to start with? Would it make sense to convert it to take shotgun primers and pellets? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted February 23, 2013 I'll assume it's an inline ML. I use Triple seven pellets in mine along with Saboted bullets. I just like the simplicity of it. I don't care about the higher cost of shooting it that way. Others prefer the more traditional loose powder method. The 209 shotgun primers work very well with Triple 7. Before you shoot it pull the breech plug, clean the gun, and apply a little anti seize to the plug threads. Also mark (or learn the visual depth) of the ram rod in the gun empty, and loaded, so you know when it's empty or not. Always check before loading if you haven't shot in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Oh yes its an inline. Thanks for the tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted August 9, 2013 Convert it!!! Nothing like a #209 to get any type of powder started up! I have two MZ's that are very different. My scoped inline MZ I use: 209 primer, two IMR White Hot pellets and a T/C Mag Expess Sabot with a 240gr XTP bullet For my open-sighted T/C Tree Hawk: #11 percussion cap, 65gr of loose Pyrodex P, and a 320gr T/C Maxi Ball. Both are very accurate loads but the inline is good out to 200yds, and the T/C sidelock maybe 75yds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
