Originally Posted by dye7barrel
Muzzleloader powder charges seem to be all over the board. Published data seems quite low which follows along with smokeless powder. How does one go about developing safe loads for a muzzleloader?
Agree
Most times 80gr volume (not weight) is all we need. Average deer-kill distance nationally remains very close to 100 yards.

Never exceed powder charge numbers in your gun's owners manual. That's your blackpowder church gospel. Not the outside label writings on the powder's dispenser can or package