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    What is your tried and proven 54 Prb Elk Load?

    Ok, No speculation or should be plenty enough. For those of you that have taken Elk with a 54 prb load, what was your load, at what distance was the animal, and what were the effects? I mean no disrespect to the many knowledgeable shooters out there, but its only by sharing true results or...
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    Map Scouting for Elk

    When studying your topo maps, what do you seasoned hunters look for as far as likely ares that may hold elk?
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    Back Country Hunters, Water Question

    For you Back Country and Wilderness area hunters, what do you do if anything to purify water? I've been looking at the various pumps and filters along with water purification tablets, and there seems to be quite a variety on the market. I was kind of looking at the tablets but wonder about the...
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    Keeping Meat Cool

    I dont think that I'm actually going to get an Elk, but I should still be prepared. My question is " How do you keep your meat cool once you pack your elk out to the trailhead, and keep it cool for the trip home?" In my case Wisconsin. I was thinking of Keeping some large coolers stashed in my...
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    Colorado ML Elk Season?

    Being that Colorados ML Elk season is by draw only,what type of hunting pressure can one normally expect to encounter? I know this is kind of a broad question with probably a lot answers. Im just looking at what you folks have experienced over the years.
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    Elk Hunters???

    Elk Hunters; being a complete novice on Elk I was hoping you might answer a few questions. I know I could just go buy a book on the subject but I'd rather hear from real people who hunt Elk, not some proclaimed " hunting expert" who has unlimited funds unlimited time and access to the best...
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    Elk and CWD

    I've noticed that a number of GMUs in Colorado display that evidence of CWD has been found there. What if anything, do you successful hunters do as a precaution with Elk and Deer harvested within CWD units?
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    Colorado GMU 20 or 7?

    Anyone familiar with these units and the elk populations these areas? Thanks Wink
  9. W

    Colorado Elk?

    Just curious, Are there any decent units where a non-resident can draw a Colorado muzzleloader bull or cow elk tag without preference points? If so can someone list some of the units? Thanks Wink
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    What Brand of #11 caps?

    What brand of #11 caps do you all favor, and what brands do you from your experience shy away from?
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    #11 Magnum caps?

    How many of you use 11 magnum caps? Have you noticed a difference over standard #11 caps?
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    Ignition temperatures?

    Can anyone provide the ignition temps for Black Powder, Pyrodex and 777?
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    Loading Block for a 54 PRB?

    Have any of you ever made your own loading blocks? I'm wondering what to use for a 54 cal .530 ball and patch.I would appreciate your willingness to share pictures and advice. Thanks, Wink
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    Renegade Report first time for PRBs

    The weather and my schedule finally allowed me a brief window of opportunity to go and shoot my recently purchased TC 54Cal Renegade. Due to the information I've obtained from this website I decided to try shoooting PRBs for the fist time in my life. After much research and valuable input from...
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    Ballistics question??

    Can anyone tell me what kind of muzzle velocity and energy a 54 cal PRB using a .015 patch over 80 gr of FFF might be.
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    load question for Deer and Elk

    I'm looking for a single PRB load suitable for both Deer and Elk for my 54 Renegade. I will be using FFF Goex BP. Any first hand experiences or advice will be most welcome.
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    Patch Question???

    I've never shot a PRB but plan to do so with my recently purchased 54 cal Renegade. I'm familiar with differences in patch thickness but what about compostion? Specifcally, Whats the difference between a lubed pillow ticking patch and a lubed cotton shooting patch? Which one is better?
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    Triple 7 FFF and Pyrodex P

    First off I use Goex FFF BP and don't plan on switching anytime soon, provided the new administration doesn't enact some kind of ban. My question is how does Triple 7 FFF compare with Pyrodex P as far as ignition temps & reliability etc? I've used Pyro RS before and didnt like it. Too...
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    Powder Question??

    I recently purchased a 54 cal renegade, I haven't been to the range yet because of other committments. I have several pounds of Goex FFF for my 50 cal on hand. Will FFF be suitable in my 54 cal ? I was hoping to use the same powder.
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    Finally got my Renegade

    My 54 cal TC Renegade finally arrived yesterday. I was pleased to find it in virtually new condition with only a small scratch on the stock. I paid 200$ and believe I got a good deal on the gun,given its excellent condition including its clean bore. I noticed it has a clean out screw below the...
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