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Spotted Bull:
Being somewhat new to this front-loader stuff, and not one to experiment on my own that much, I was wondering if I can use conicals, etc in my .50 Kentucky flinter. It has a 1:48 twist.

tg:
You can shoot conicals in that gun with that twist, but you run the risk of embarrasing the gun to the point it may missfire or shoot por groups untill you start feeding it PRB's :)

mario:
A 1:48 twist is supposed to be a universal twist that you can use with either RB or conicals.

Seldom works out that way, however.

Mario

Ohio Joe:
RB,

I think you'll find that using the patched round ball will be far more accurate then a conical.

Also, experimenting and working up a load with either (PRB or Conical) will be neccessary.  This holds true with any muzzleloader.

Loyalist Dave:
All of my 1:48 twist guns shoot conicals fine.  My shoulder prefers patched round ball   .

LD

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