Schuetzen Powder LLC

WARNING!

Black Powder is classified as an Explosive by the United States Government and is VERY DANGEROUS! The following information are recommended loads. Since all firearms are different, it is recommended that you review the firearm manufacturer's loading manual, talk with the firearm manufacturer's customer support and/or contact the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association. The loading of a black powder firearm should never be taken lightly as improper use of black powder firearms and black powder can cause serious injury, including death.

The following information is not exact for every firearm. It is up to YOU, the shooter, to develope the exact load neccessary for your firearm. We strongly recommend that you refer to the following books: Black Powder Cartridge Reloading Primer by Steve Garbe & Mike Venturino, Lyman's Black Powder Handbook & Loading Manual, 2nd edition, and The Complete Black Powder Handbook by Sam Fadala. We also strongly recommend that you consider joining the NMLRA if you haven't already!

Swiss Black Powder
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Schuetzen Black Powder
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Muzzleloading Firearms
Patched Roundball

Caliber

Load

Granulation

.32

20-40 grains

3Fg

.36

20-40 grains

3Fg

.45

30-50 grains

3Fg

.50

40-60 grains

2Fg

.50

40-60 grains

1 1/2Fg

.54

40-60 grains

2Fg

.54

40-60 grains

1 1/2Fg

.58

50-60 grains

1 1/2Fg

.58

50-60 grains

1Fg

Muzzleloading Firearms
Patched Roundball

Caliber

Load

Granulation

.32

30-50 grains

3Fg

.36

30-50 grains

3Fg

.45

40-70 grains

3Fg

.50

50-80 grains

2Fg

.54

50-80 grains

2Fg

.58

60-90 grains

1Fg

Muzzleloading Firearms
Conicals & Sabots

Caliber

Load

Granulation

.36

30-70 grains

3Fg, 2Fg

.45

50-90 grains

3Fg

.45

50-100 grains

2Fg

.50

50-100 grains

2Fg

.54

60-110 grains

2Fg

Miniballs

.58

60-90 grains

2Fg

.59

60-100 grains

1Fg

Black Powder Cartridge Loads*

*Caliber*	*Suggested Granulation*
.38-55	3Fg
.40-65	2Fg, 3Fg
.40-70	2Fg, 1 1/2Fg
.44-40 Win	2Fg, 3Fg
.44 Special	2Fg, 3Fg
.45 Colt	1 1/2Fg, 2Fg, 3Fg
.45-70 Govt.	1 1/2Fg, 2Fg
.45-90	1Fg, 1 1/2Fg, 2Fg
.45-110	1Fg
.45-120	1Fg

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