50 caliber buckskinner rifle

[gossmer66]

I just received a 50 caliber buckskinner rifle and would like to know what actual size bullet it uses and what load do they usually take and will the bullet need a pad, thanks for any help............................Paul

[Coded-Dude]

Found this......

http://www.castbullet.com/shooting/buck.htm

[Flintlock Tom]

It takes a .490 round ball, with a lubricated patch and 50-75 grains of FFG black powder.
Or, there are various types of cast bullets that you put lube on and don't need a patch.
Don't forget you also need percussion caps, either #10 or #11.