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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Once I use up some of the gear I have already bought I’m sure this will be my new method as well(I can’t stand having un-used stuff on my shelves, I’d rather use it up and then move on). In saying all this I know a lot of you are very familiar with Track of the Wolf. Does anybody know if they...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    This is my plan for whenever I’m back home to do it. I used this method first time when cleaning and getting familiar with the rifle. More or less I’m going to look at options for field cleaning as well is what I meant by minimalist.
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    Oil finish on a stock.....

    Nothing fancy but an example of the BC Genuine Oil I mentioned earlier. I have a TC Hawken that had a few dents and scratches i wanted to clean up. I sanded with 220, 600, 800 then 1000 along the grain to get rid of the factory finish and smooth out. Then proceeded to use a painting swab to...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Well I took my time with it. Took everything apart and cleaned well, sanded and re-finished the stock as well. Some pitting in the barrel unfortunately was hiding under the bore butter from the previous owner but it doesn’t seem to effect much if anything. I also shot it for the first time with...
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    Oil finish on a stock.....

    Nope I am referring to BC Genuine Oil. It’s not nearly as common, I picked mine up at the local hunting store one day to try. I find Tru-oil to be a little too glossy.
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Think I got everything I need now to get started. Lots of stuff for sure, not everything is needed but definitely need to get a carry bag for the field gear. I’ll be shooting this weekend to try her out. Some things are overboard but I’ll use it eventually. Can’t wait
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    Oil finish on a stock.....

    I’ve used BLO on many wood handled tools and axe handles with great results. Tung oil will get similar results but does tend to not get “sticky” per se but definitely “grippy”. It will pickup grime off dirty hands and stuff and kinda hold on if that makes any sense. It’s good for axes if you...
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    New to me Thompson Center Hawken .50

    This makes me feel good about my recent purchase on the same rifle and my first muzzleloader. I have a fairly new thread on here started as well but I never discussed what a good deal would be. My barrel turned out to be in similar condition once I received it. I paid $500CAD shipped all in for...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Thanks and your on par with my plans once supplies come in. 3lbs of powder should get me going for now, and musket caps were available and so were nipples for $7 each. Gotta remember up here with exchange around 40% higher then the US currently. So $50/lbs of real BP equates to ~$35US. Not sure...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    I completely agree. And really prices compared to handloading centrefire’s wasn’t much different. But because where I live and I can’t buy BP locally or close to, that shipping price from BC was what tipped the scale. I need to find somewhere close to home or in MB would be ideal.
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Well update for any Canadians that don’t have local stores or any US hunters coming up. It’s Expensive! I ordered 3lbs to get started of the Schuetzen. 1 of 2FG and 2 of 3FG. Along with caps, a rod, patches and some other odds and ends. All together shipped as “dangerous goods ground shipment”...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    A US citizen coming up to Canada to hunt requires what’s called an Export permit/Fee to bring their own firearms/ammunition into Canada yes(and other items as well but I’ll keep it as simple/vague as possible). Muzzleloaders are no different, we as residents need a license/permit to possess...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Great info here. Lots to experiment and find out what works for myself and the area. And yes to be clear the soap and water for cleaning will be used when I’m home, I was just mentioning other products to be able to throw in a range bag or something for the field. By sounds of things lots of...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Good info. Schuetzen it is if I can get it shipped. Those are the exact re-enactment caps I mentioned. I was told they just changed the lid from “multipurpose” to re-enactment but the 4 wing caps stayed the same. Finding a conversion nipple would be the next issue is all. I think I’ve even found...
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    First Time. TC Hawken

    Schuetzen will be my go to if It can be reasonably shipped. As for the lubes/cleaner the G96 I don’t use much. But the Amsoil says black powder approved/safe. But I can order Butch’s cleaning and oiling products as well up here. As for buying powder or caps in MN yes I agree, assuming laws...
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