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SSidney Smith replied to the thread How often do you run into other muzzle loader hunters?.I have run into more than one deer hunter using a muzzle loader. I wonder why it seems not many small game hunters use them.
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Ramrod for loading in the field....They bounce the ramrod for the same reason a person smacks a pack of smokes in their hand before they open the pack. Because they were...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Ramrod for loading in the field....Never say never friend. It took me 25 years to break mine.
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SSidney Smith reacted to Walkingeagle's post in the thread How often do you run into other muzzle loader hunters? with
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On an elk hunt far too many years ago I ran into a guy with a fully dressed out whiz bang sniper rifle. This guy was dressed in complete... -
SSidney Smith reacted to Britsmoothy's post in the thread How often do you run into other muzzle loader hunters? with Like.
Never. But if I do bump into another hunter and I have a muzzleloader they usually do one of two things! 1: go into denial at what they...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread How many coats of BLO?.I dont know where you guys are getting your linseed oil but the stuff I have does dry and it hasn't oozed once.
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Ramrod for loading in the field....I use the wood ramrod when deer hunting as I usually only need to use it once or twice max. That said I did break mine last year on the...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread BC Plum Brown on frames, small parts, etc..Plus 1 on the use of motor oil. I have a small oil can that I use for just this purpose. I put the oil on liberally and reapply it for...
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SSidney Smith reacted to Kansas Jake's post in the thread BC Plum Brown on frames, small parts, etc. with Like.
X2 on with Sidney said. Also, if it does get in the barrel, it is such a thin, controlled rusting, it shouldn't cause a problem. Just...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread PA early ML.Just beware that there are other seasons open concurrently with Pa's early muzzleloader season. I normally skip the early season simply...
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SSidney Smith posted the thread How often do you run into other muzzle loader hunters? in Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting.Was out squirrel hunting the other day. On my slow walk back to my truck, I saw another hunter coming up the path. As it was the way out...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread How many coats of BLO?.I've been adding a coat each day for the past week. It dries nicely with the turpentine mixed in it. I rub it on with the fingers...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread BC Plum Brown on frames, small parts, etc..I've browned lock parts, trigger plates etc with plum brown. I try not to get it on threads or screw holes but if the part is oiled...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Caliber Opinions. First Build..54 all the way.
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Dont forget your powder..Its not that big a deal. I have a good wife, and we are all human. No one is immune from mistakes. No need to be so hard on oneself, and...