Hey all just getting back into BP hunting/shooting and found this forum. Ive got a lot to learn. I have a 58 cal hawkin rifle. that I bought from cabelas back in 1983. Ive only hunted with it a few times in Michigan and once in Washington state while in the Navy. I have however harvested one elk and one whitetail with my gun. I am however finding it hard to find anything for my rifle anymore. it seams they quite makeing 58cals for some reason. well im here and ready to learn.
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Tom Gauldin
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Welcome ! Glad to have you.
I built a .58 cal once and was able to buy round balls one time then they seemed to go out of style. I think big box stores pushed uncommon things off the shelves in favor of more common like .45 and .50... I got a mold and started casting my own. It is quite easy to make quality round balls or Minis. :grin:
I built a .58 cal once and was able to buy round balls one time then they seemed to go out of style. I think big box stores pushed uncommon things off the shelves in favor of more common like .45 and .50... I got a mold and started casting my own. It is quite easy to make quality round balls or Minis. :grin:
hawkeye1755
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A big welcome to the forum from the Old World,stump.58.
You find the place of wisdom and knowledge. :hmm:
Maybe, maybe not. :haha:
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You find the place of wisdom and knowledge. :hmm:
Maybe, maybe not. :haha:
:hatsoff:
Stump: Glad to have another Oregonian aboard. If you are up at Intel in Washington County, try the Powder Horn in Hillsboro for .570 round balls. I think the shop is still there.
Mountainman56
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Welcome to the MLF.
BillinOregon said:
actually, they are in forest grove, Hans' phone is still.....503-357-4570 what a number for a gunshop!
welcome aboard. our group shoots the 3rd sat. every month regardless. PT me for info, a good handful of shooters come from your area!
Brett
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Welcome to the MLF from the Blue Ridge of North Carolina. good luck with your .58 :hatsoff:
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