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    Lock parts for Traditions Hawken?

    This looks like a great resource. Thank you!
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    Lock parts for Traditions Hawken?

    Thank you!
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    Lock parts for Traditions Hawken?

    Hello everyone, I made a couple fun mistakes. Newbie here, so I did not know to clean and oil my lock on my Traditions Hawken Woodsman before I put it in storage for a year. Well, as you can guess the whole lock was covered in grime and some rust. Pulled it apart and used some steel wool, wire...
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Yes
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Man if I could find them I would
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Yeah I don't ever patch between shots
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    CCI Musket Caps
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Lol I'm never satisfied with my accuracy.
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Shrank to 1.5" with T7
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Thank you, I will try this.
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Thank you, that is extremely helpful. My only concern with that scenario is in the elk woods, if I have to pull the nipple for a follow up shot, that's a pretty big inconvenience at that point. But this makes sense and I'm glad to hear the flash channels are finicky and it's not just my own...
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Not entirely sure what you're suggesting? A wet patch between each shot?
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Loading regime: 70 grains T7. Tap barrel to work powder down to breech. 460 No Excuses pushed down barrel and seated in powder. A few extra taps with the rod to make sure it's seated. Musket cap on nipple. Bang. Shooting regime: open sights. I do have marksman skills, know how to breathe and...
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    I I am using musket caps
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    Triple 7 ignition problems

    Hi everybody, Fairly new to muzzleloading. This will be my first year chasing elk with my Traditions Hawken Woodsman. Love this gun, but I'm having issues getting my hunting load down. Quick history, bought the thing, changed out to a musket nipple (since musket caps were the only thing I could...
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