Found this info on an archived forum. Hope it helps.

CVA Hawken Pistol



Cal: 50

BBL: 9 3/4"

Twist: 1:66

Depth of Groove: .010

Projectile: .490" 177 gr Speer RB

Powder: GOI

Patch: .015" Ox-Yoke Precision Blue-striped

Lube: Young Country No. 103

Ignition: FFFFg pan powder or percussion cap

Powder Measure: Uncle Mike's 120

Powder Temp: 80 deg. F.



Powder           MV ME Vel Energy

(vol)               (fps)  (fpe)  (50 yd)     (50 yd)

30 FFFg         887   309    754       223

40 FFFg         1019 408    856       228

60 FFFg         1159 528    956       359



Maximum recommended load is 60 FFFg.

George Washburn as shotgunpete20

--- On Wed, 12/24/08, Brian Meyette <apoiuyt@...> wrote:

From: Brian Meyette <apoiuyt@...>
Subject: [Muzzleloaders] CVA single shot pistol load info
To: Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 2:52 PM











I recently bought my first BP gun, a CVA Hawken .50 caliber single

shot percussion pistol with 9 3/4" barrel. I didn't get a manual with

it. The CVA web site doesn't mention pistols at all.



My local dealer tells me there are several different "50 cal" size

balls available for different guns.



Does anyone have this pistol and know:



recommended ball size



recommended powder type (FFF?)



recommended powder charge



many thanks,

brian in NH





























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