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After talking to Hornady and Powerbelt today, it seems Powerbelt will be the only one offering a pure lead 54 cal. Looks like casting my own is going to be the only option. Thanks for the help Jim.

Ya, it’s sad that the traditional muzzleloader is going away. Never thought it was something that would happen with all the seasons out there. Have you tried the powerbelts?

I got a left hand TC Renegade and just picked up a TC Thunderhawk. I’ll have to look into other barrels also for the Renegade. I appreciate the offer, but I’m probably going get into casting because I like the 54 to much to go away from it. Have you seen any hollow point molds? I’ve been...

Sounds easy enough. Ya, I had just bought another 54 before learning Hornady quit making the bullets. Guess I’ll have to look at getting a 50 cal barrel also or start casting bullets. The real discouraging part is the lack of molds out there. Figured I’d call Hornady Monday and talk to them also.

Thanks I’ll keep an eye on it. Casting difficult or pretty straight forward?

How’s the terminal performance with the maxi-balls? Just sucks there isn’t very many options out there now. Any molds better than others? Like the luber on eBay, looks like it works good.

Just figured out Hornady has quit making their 54 cal conical. What has everyone gone to? I can’t seem to find anything in stock that is pure lead, thanks Idaho. My TC has a slow enough twist that it doesn’t do well with bullets over the 420gr range. Never shot anything with round balls...

Talk about ruining a guys hopes and dreams.