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    Lyman Trade rifle

    Al, I have the Lyman Trade rifle in 54 cal. The trigger is surprisingly smooth. Great for hunting. It's not as accurate as I would like with round balls. Not sure if it's the 1:48 twist or if I just haven't hit on the right powder/patch combo. It could also be the fact that it only has 100...
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    starting to muzzleload

    Welcome to the Forum fellow Texan, bow hunter and now Muzzle stuffer. I still hunt with the Long Bow and cedar arrows and enjoy my muzzle-loader just as much. These guys know there stuff, and with the use of the search function, there is loads of knowledge that has been covered in the past...
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    Reasonable groups

    Oh, and if you number your shots, it might help diagnose the problem.
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    Patch lube recipes

    Like powder, ball and patch size, Patch lube is another accuracy variable. Different degrees of slickness will change your point of impact. It has been suggested to me to try several ratios of ballistol to water. 1:4, 1:5, 1:6 which will help fine tune your accuracy. There is no right answer for...
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    Diameter of .62 cal patch?

    Although I'm not smart enough, or accurate enough to argue the point. I can see how a non-concentric patch would have some kind of effect as it was peeled away from a ball exiting the barrel. :hmm:
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    Diameter of .62 cal patch?

    Well; The circumference of a .61 ball is 1.92 so half of that is .96, plus the distance from the tangent of a flush seated ball and the top of the muzzle is half of the ball, or .305, times 2 for both sides equal 1.57 or roughly 1-9/16. I would say a 1-1/2 to 1-5/8 ought to work just fine. But I...
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    Powder Solvent

    that defeats the purpose of cleaning it. :wink:
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    Remington or CCI #11 caps

    Have only used CCI, never had an issue.
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    A True Green Behind-The-Ears Blackpowder Beginner... HALP!

    Also, keep in mind the relationship between the rod length and the end of the barrel. When my rod is in the rod holder, it protrudes out of the forearm and rings about a 1/4" short of the barrel end. Not sure if it makes a huge difference mechanically, but it looks better (IMO).
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    first black powder gun?

    Mattri, Lots of good info here. These are some of the most knowledgeable guys I've run across. Although I've shot muzzle-loaders off and on for the last 7 years, I'm still a raw rookie. Being a traditional bow hunter. I can tell you that Zonie is dead on with respects to hunting with a smoke...
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    Lyman Trade Rifle Ramrod

    I have yet to do that to my trade rifle. Thanks for the reminder. :v
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    A True Green Behind-The-Ears Blackpowder Beginner... HALP!

    The only item I saw that was not listed was a ball extractor. A small screw-on accessory for your ram or range rod. It has a wood screw tip for screwing into a "Dryball" for extraction. Another option is a CO2 ball discharger. This site has covered just about every topic and question imaginable...
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    Where do you set your butt?

    Same place here. with firm contact. Too loose and you will feel it. Too tight and you introduce tension in your hold.
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    As Homer Simpson would say......

    All I can say is that it's a good thing .270 cases are almost an inch longer than a .308 :shocked2:
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    Ive lost my nipple.

    I do believe that is Murphy's Law # 29
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