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  1. M

    Barrel replacement question

    Not worth the trouble. Thanks for the info. Richard
  2. M

    Barrel replacement question

    Will the LYMAN GREAT PLAINS .50 CAL RIGHT HAND PERCUSSION BARREL (ONLY) 1-60" TWIST fit my .50 cal Investarm/Cabela's/Dixie Hawkens rifle? Thanks, Richard
  3. M

    Will I group better with?

    My patches look great. You can hardly tell they they have been blown out of a barrel. They are a little damp and have a grey color where the ball was set. No rips, tears or burned spots whatsoever. I use water only on my patches. I have increased my powder load to 60 grains and filed the "v"...
  4. M

    Barrel replacement question

    I want to replace the 15/16" barrel on my Investarm Hawken with a 15/16" Green Mountain. Can I expect difficulty in unscrewing the breechplug on my Hawken and will the threads be 5/8-18 as they are on the GM barrel? Thanks, Richard
  5. M

    Is T/C that much better?

    Thanks, all of you, for a super informative response to my question. Richard
  6. M

    Is T/C that much better?

    Thompson Center Hawkens rifles are running over $700 new and over $350 used around my parts. My recently acquired used Investarms, with the same specs, is $500 new and less than $200 used (I paid $100 for mine). Is there that much diffence in performance or quality between these two rifles? I...
  7. M

    Will I group better with?

    I haven't been looking at my patches. I am using the standard .015 ticking (I measured it at .015 with a mic)wetted with water. My rifleing is 1:48 with .010" grooves. This seems to be a pretty standard setup from what the guys at the range tell me. I also run a wet patch and a dry patch between...
  8. M

    Will I group better with?

    I am new to PRB shooting. I have put about 60 cast PRB's through my Italian Hawkens .50 cal (28", 1:48 ROT), using 50 grains of Pyrodex RS behind a .490 RB with a very noticeable sprue. My 50 yard groups (off a rest) are at best 3". :( I use a wetted .015 ticking patch. I clean between shots...
  9. M

    Hornady lead balls

    Thanks to all for the very useful responses. Richard :bow:
  10. M

    Hornady lead balls

    I would like your opinion on Hornady lead balls. Searching the internet they seem to be the least expensive swaged balls. I have found them for $12.99/100, with free shipping if I purchase $99 worth (PA Gun Mall). If you know of a less expensive option, please let me know. Thanks, Richard
  11. M

    PRB ballistics question

    Thank you both very much. I am a long time high power rifle shooter (NRA Expert) who is just now discovering the enjoyment of shooting traditional muzzle loader. Richard
  12. M

    PRB ballistics question

    I would appreciate someone giving me a good estimate of the muzzle velocity of a PRB shot from my 50 cal, 28" Hawkens caplock, using 50 grains of Pyrodex RS. How much should I expect that to increase for each 10 grains of added powder? Also, I would appreciate the BC of a round ball, and the...
  13. M

    Cutting patches

    I am new to PRB shooting and have a newbie type question. What is your method of cutting round patches from pillow ticking :confused:? Maybe square patches (which are real easy to make) work just as well :hmm: Thanks, Richard
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