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    Really dumb question, likely

    If your TC .50 percussion has the QLA, is it worth even trying a 370gr Maxi with a .54 Oxy-yoke felt wonder wad under it? Or basically have to cut it off or use unmentionable projectiles? Walk
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    Hanging deer with hide on.

    Hey folks, my girlfriend walked into the room where I was watching a show and the fellow was just hanging his gutted deer, hide on, and was saying that tomorrow he would skin and start the butchering job. She then immediately looked at me and said, “he’s not gonna skin it now?”. Not sure how to...
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    Iron vs Brass Furniture on Period Correct Rifles

    Killing the day watching YouTube videos and I hear a lot of “internet experts” saying iron is more correct than brass, especially on later period (late fur trade to plains) guns. I always was under the impression that iron, or steel, was way more expensive than brass. Can someone set me straight...
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    How far must you travel to hunt?

    Hi all, question not for the farmer folks within our group but more so for the city bound. How far must you travel to find public land, or even legally accessible private land, to be able to hunt? For myself, now that I’m in a city for health reasons, is roughly 1.75 hours, and this would be...
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    Ballistol

    So, not turning this into a cleaning thread, nor a “is one lube better than another”, but was at a local sporting goods supply store here yesterday and seen Ballistol on the shelf for the first time in my life. At least as far as I can remember. Anyhow, I picked some up and wish to confirm that...
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    SOLD GM IBS .54 Percussion Barrel

    Hello folks, This sale is for Canadians only as at this time I do not wish to play with shipping through customs. I’ve a .54 cal Green Mountain IBS (drop in for TC Renegade or 1” Hawken barrel channel) 1:70 twist roundball right hand percussion barrel. It is 32” long (33” overall with breech)...
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    Barrel has arrived!

    Well folks, after watching and searching for far too long, I finally decided that finding a 20ga smoothie for my TC Renegade platform was unlikely here in Canada so I’m gonna have to build. Thus I ordered one from Pecatonica in very late December, and it has finally arrived. The reason I say “TC...
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    Chaga Tea

    Anybody try this old home remedy? Any thoughts or feedback, good or bad? Walk
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    WANTED T/C Percussion 1” Hooked Breech Plug

    Hi Everyone, Anyone have a T/C percussion hooked 1” breech plug, right handed, for a Renegade they wouldn’t mind parting with? I’ve been watching for a smooth bore barrel up here for a while with no luck, so might just have to build one. Just keep in mind that this will be shipped into Canada...
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    Rupert’s Land 1830’s Firearms

    So I have been trying to research what firearms would have been common around the Fort Edmonton area, on up through to the post at Lesser Slave Lake. I think we all know the NW Trade gun fits, but what else?? How would any of the common Eastern long rifles have found their way to the area...
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    Question on trajectory

    Hey all, my .50 percussion long rifle shoots deadly with my target load of .490rb/moose milk .018” patch and 60gr Goex 2fg. It has a Rice barrel in B weight swamped with fixed traditional sights. Max load as per Rice is 80gr 2fg. As I am mainly an elk hunter, I feel my target load is too light...
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    Muzzleloader Deer in the Rockies

    Oct 21/20 Managed to get a couple days away from work so the better half and I decided to head out for whitetail buck and ruffle grouse with our muzzleloaders. I would hunt the deer with my Lyman .50 GPH and 370gr Maxiballs while she would take advantage of any seen grouse with her .50...
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    Elk Antler Gun Rack

    Anyone have pictures of muzzleloader gun racks made from elk antler they would share? I am looking for an idea for a build. Thanks Walk
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    2020 Alberta Elk Hunt Journal

    Hello all, Some may recall that last year I posted a running journal of my elk hunt. Just curious if there is any interest in a repeat this year? Here is a link to last years as a refresher. Just click the title. Walk https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/2019-alberta-elk-hunt.116403/
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    Shipping a Used Powder Flask

    Anybody know of any safety concerns with shipping a used (but empty) powder flask through the mail? Walk
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    Conversion Question

    Hi All, I’ve got an Isaac Haines .50 flint with a B weight swamped Rice barrel. I am going to convert this to a percussion via 1/2” drum to match the Chambers Conversion large Siler lock. My issue is likely quite simple in that I have a white lightning vent liner which I have not yet pulled. I...
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    Rice Barrel Loads

    I have a .50cal B weight swamped 38” Rice barrel with 1:66” twist. According to information on their website it appears that 80 grains of 2fg is considered maximum load. I am interested in developing a hunting load, which will include large game (moose/elk) and am wanting to chase both 2f and...
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    Barrel Markings

    Would any of you be able to provide clarity as to the markings on the underside of the barrel on my late pattern Isaac Haines? Barrel is 38” B weight swamped .50 cal flint full octagon 1:66” twist with round bottom rifling. I believe made by Colerain. Do any of these translate into the rifle...
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    Going Stir Crazy!

    Starting to go crazy just sitting around this winter. Been out ice fishing a few times, with not a single landed fish to my name, even though those around me are catching. Visit the local archery shop and indoor range twice a week for some shooting and social interaction, which helps immensely...
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    Tapped and threaded!!

    Well, just acquired a .54 T/C Hawken with a drilled and tapped barrel for scope mount, plus hammer spur offset to accommodate accordingly. I did know of this prior to purchase and price was great. You see I happen to have an early GM IBS 1”x32” 1:70 twist .54 roundball barrel and surplus T/C...
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