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    Conical for bull elk

    The T/C manual I have shows for the .54 cal. Maxi-Balls .54 365 gr 430 gr Premade / Mold Block #7292 (?) * 530 gr Maxi-Hunters .54 360 gr 435 gr Premade / Mold Block #7376 (?) 540 gr Premade = factory made bullets I have. Mold Block #s are from the original (unopened) package for...
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    T/C Renegade sight help

    I had a very hard time getting a consistent hold with the standard sight on my Renegade. I bought a T/C "peep" sight for it when I bought the rifle. I finally gave up on the stock sight late last year and had the "peep" sight installed by a local gunsmith this winter. I haven't tried it out...
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    Southpaw percussion, Invest Arms and no other?

    My TC Renegade .54 is LH. I see LHers for sale now and then.
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    Looking for suggestions as to how to get into hunting

    I agree with taking Hunter Safety classes. Many states have them on-line and you can study them no matter where you live. Alaska has Hunter Safety and Muzzleloading Hunting classes. Check with your local shooting range. I'll bet there is some old crusty guy (RSO) hanging around that'd be...
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    Shipping Caps to Alaska

    It's going to be tough! There is no "ground shipment" coming to AK. Powder, Primers, etc. can't be sent by air. I've heard stories about people having their "stuff" shipped to Washington to be placed on a barge coming up. I don't know how it works. In the Valley, SWH was the last place I...
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    Acceptable hunting accuracy ?

    Looking at NorthFork's posting. The Alaska Muzzleloading test is 4 out of 5 shots hitting an 8" target at 50 yards. When I did the test you could not shoot off the bench, not prone, nor use any support aids. I think now they allow shooting sticks.
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    TC Renegade help

    I've mostly shot the TC Maxi-Balls I cast. I just started shooting RB in my .54. I buy Hornady balls at Sportsmans (until I get to casting when it warms up a bit!).
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    Sno- seal

    I started using the stuff back in the '60s? as a kid. We always had some in our house as far back as I can remember. Still have some, but have not used any for some time. Like SDSmlf, my memory is it helped the boots be more water resistant, but also made my feet feel cold.
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    Ramrod UNstucker installed at our range

    Nice idea. Thank you. I managed to get my RR stuck while cleaning. I got it out, but managed to crack/break it in the process. I secured the rifle OK but couldn't get a straight enough pull with force on the RR. No more factory rod sniff sniff.
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    1-48" bullet choice for elk

    I don't see such a projectile in his charts. A lot of things have come and gone over the years. He lists loads in charts with cal., barrel length, and twist. Closest I can find is under 54 Cal., 28" barrel, and 1-48 twist. Buffalo Ball-et 338 grain .080 BC and Buffalo HP Conical 425 grain...
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    1-48" bullet choice for elk

    Great thread. Thank you. Ballistic coefficient. I thought I'd read something about them...Yep. Lyman Black Powder Handbook & Loading Manual, All new 2nd Edition, Written by Sam Fadala. 2001 He lists many Projectiles and includes "Ball. Coef." for them. Different bullets, but his "Ball...
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    TC Renegade help

    I have been unable to learn the factory sight on mine even after getting advise on here. I have a T/C factory peep sight for it. I talked to a local gunsmith/maker about drilling and tapping the one hole I need done so I can mount the sight. I guess when I drop it off I'll have a talk with...
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    TC Renegade help

    Glad to hear you got your rifle to shoot. Sorry to hear about your gunsmith experience. Pinehurst, ID. I haven't heard of that place for some time. I went to HS in Kellogg l.o.n.g. ago.
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    Conical bullets best suited for Thompson Center shallow grooves 1/48" barrels.

    It seems to me my T/C molds had the Maxi-Balls heavier than the Maxi-Hunters. I dug out the (unopened) factory package for the .54 Maxi-Hunter mold and there are only 2 spaces listed for the Maxi-Hunters; one for .54 (#7376) and one for .50 (#7375). It does not say how heavy the bullet is. My...
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    Conical bullets best suited for Thompson Center shallow grooves 1/48" barrels.

    I cast and shoot the T/C Maxi-Ball (.54) in my Renegade as my hunting load when I dream of hunting big animals. I'm playing with patch and ball to reduce cost (lead and powder) for shooting paper. I have the T/C Maxi-Hunter mold but have not used it. The Hunter should work fine for deer if...
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