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    Hodgdon 777 fffg in a 50 cal pistol

    Thanks guys. I'm going out today. Lets hope the 777 ignites better than the Pioneer Powder :thumbsup:
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    Hodgdon 777 fffg in a 50 cal pistol

    I've been searching for real BP in my area for a while and haven't found a source. Even drove 90 minutes to a store I was told had it... no luck. I ended up buying a pound of Hodgdon 777 fffg. My regular load with the cruddy Pioneer Powder fffg is 25gr in a.50 cal CVA Mountain Pistol. Since...
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    First Time Taking the Jukar 45 to the Range

    I'll try that. Thanks
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    First Time Taking the Jukar 45 to the Range

    ok, let's see if I can answer all the questions! (maybe next time I'll put all the info in my original post) hah. When I scrubbed the barrel I didn't use any lube, solvent, water, etc. I ran several clean dry patches down the barrel afterwards. After each misfire, I ran a nipple prick through...
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    First Time Taking the Jukar 45 to the Range

    I took the Jukar 45cal percussion rifle out for the first time today and have a few observations / questions. 1) I tried powder loads between 40 and 65 (fffg Pioneer powder) and never got better than about a 16" group at 50 yards. I'm sure a big part of it was the horrible trigger break on this...
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    Range/shooting boxes

    I recently read the following thread Wooden Range Box and found a lot of good information.
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    .495 ball in a 50 cal CVA Plains Pistol

    Thanks for the info Zonie. I'm learning a lot from your posts.
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    .495 ball in a 50 cal CVA Plains Pistol

    Took it out today and shot some more. This time with .490 balls and .15 and .10 pre-lubed patches. The .15 was super hard to get seated, so I ended up shooting all but one with a .10. I'm assuming that once the barrel gets worn a bit, the .15 will be easier to seat. Speaking of patches, how...
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    Range Kit / Range Box

    Thanks for the tips everyone!
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    Range Kit / Range Box

    ah. left that off the list... just came in the mail today. :)
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    Pawn shop hawken

    Yeah we need pics!
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    Range Kit / Range Box

    What do you take with you to the shooting range? I'm piecing together a muzzleloading range box and am looking for input for the experts! What I currently have (in a 50 Cal ammo can) Round ballspatches (pre-lubed) various sizesPercussion capsrange rod (for pistol)patch cleaning jagstuck...
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    .495 ball in a 50 cal CVA Plains Pistol

    Well I did it! I went to the range today and was able to shoot the pistol. It was... Awesome! I got two shots off and I've gotta tell you, I can't wait to get back and dedicate a range session to the BP firearms. It had barely any kick.. I was seriously expecting more. Probably a combination...
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    .495 ball in a 50 cal CVA Plains Pistol

    Thanks. I actually just got off my butt and went into the garage and dropped a ball down the bore. It dropped in about two inches and then was snug. I wad able to get it to pop out by jently tapping the muzzle on my workbench. I am using fffg and my plan is to shoot at 20 and 30 grains to see...
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    .495 ball in a 50 cal CVA Plains Pistol

    I've got one of those ball starter / short rod combo tools.
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