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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: h2ofowlr on September 06, 2010, 07:46:26 PM

Title: Traditions Evolution LD .50 CAL, 1-28"
Post by: h2ofowlr on September 06, 2010, 07:46:26 PM: I wanted to see who else is shooting a Traditions .50 cal and what load they have found that works good. I am shooting the Hodgdon Pyrodex 50/50 pellets. 2- Pellets for 100 gr. load followed by a 295 gr. Powerbelt Premium Hollow Point Bullet. They are the green in color ones. I have had good accuracy with the muzzle loader. I wanted to see if anyone may have a better load set up that they may be willing to share?
Title: Re: Traditions Evolution LD .50 CAL, 1-28"
Post by: bigcuz on September 06, 2010, 08:09:11 PM: i have the vortex and i am shooting 125 grain triple 7 with powerbelt platinum 338 gr and they have been working good
Title: Re: Traditions Evolution LD .50 CAL, 1-28"
Post by: bridgeman on September 15, 2010, 08:13:02 PM: Quote from: h2ofowlr on September 06, 2010, 07:46:26 PM
I wanted to see who else is shooting a Traditions .50 cal and what load they have found that works good. I am shooting the Hodgdon Pyrodex 50/50 pellets. 2- Pellets for 100 gr. load followed by a 295 gr. Powerbelt Premium Hollow Point Bullet. They are the green in color ones. I have had good accuracy with the muzzle loader. I wanted to see if anyone may have a better load set up that they may be willing to share?

I'll be happy to report as soon as I receive my vortek and get to the range!
Title: Re: Traditions Evolution LD .50 CAL, 1-28"
Post by: markts on September 15, 2010, 08:15:01 PM: I used the 295s last year for elk and wasnt happy :twocents: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Traditions Evolution LD .50 CAL, 1-28"
Post by: Smokepole on December 23, 2010, 05:05:43 PM: I shoot an evolution, and I experimented a lot with loads and bullets. I found I could shoot anywhere from 90 to 120 grains of powder pretty accurate. I use the same powerbelts you do, but I have a bunch of other bullets/sabots that I use without a problem. I did notice my accuracy fell apart when I tried 150 grains of pyrodex. Anymore, I just use 100 grains of loose powder, or two pellets for convenience when I'm hunting.

The biggest complaint I have with the rifle is the crude safetly mechanism and the rough trigger. I may try to polish some parts to smooth things out. Otherwise, it's been a pretty easy gun to shoot.