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Gents, it's been quite awile since I owned and shot muzzleloaders, and I just aquired one of these today. Would appreciate any input on good load combinations for powder / bullet, and how might I determine the value of this rifle?

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My 54 Renegade shoots best with the 430gr. Maxi-Ball and 100gr.

My TC Hawken in 54 cal with it's 1/48 twist likes roundball and most conicals I've tried.I use 90 grs. of ffg pyrodex, or 75 grs. of fffg.in my hunting loads, for both round ball and conical.The Great Plains hunter, 425 gr likes 85 grs of fffg. This one will be my Elk load this season,when I take the 54.