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    Imported Guns Are Junk

    I've seen this one as well. Does seem like he's really knowledgeable, I just think his conclusion is only going to keep more new shooters from trying out the sport. He basically ends up saying, don't buy an import, save up to buy a custom. Have a look at the thread we have going on getting new...
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    Lack of younger shooters?

    If you have the ability, great if you could take one out with you! My first glimpse of BP was a missed opportunity. Guy was trying - brought a ML to a Scout camp, showed us how it worked. But only had one, and 300 of us got in line to give it a shot :). And I now suspect he was trying to...
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    Lack of younger shooters?

    Love this discussion and think there's a lot of good points about challenges in getting young shooters involved and some solutions. But I also wanted to add that a lot of this is generalizable to any new ML shooter and not just the young! As an "adult" (does this just mean having your own...
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    Please enlighten me on this beasty - English 12bore smooth rifle

    "In its day it was probably not recommended for anything smaller than a rhinoceros." Haha - love this line!
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    Columbia SC area

    Always good to have another Carolinian on board! I'm down in Charleston - just starting out, but trying to learn as much as I can from this forum
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    Help with replacement Ramrod - T/C Hawken .50cal

    I would've thought it would be that easy! I see at least 2x styles, 2x lengths, and 2x materials - and all of them start with "Ramrod for Thompson Center Hawken!" But appreciate all the input here! I've got enough to give one a go!
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    Help with replacement Ramrod - T/C Hawken .50cal

    Hi all - hoping for a bit of guidance on replacing the ramrod on my T/C Hawken. It was used, so no idea if it's original. But what's there is a ... fiberglass? thingymabob, 27 5/8" with one of those cleaning jag / hidden ball pullers on one end and nothing on the other. But it's short... only...
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    TC Hawken Damaged Screw?

    Others may know better, but one place I've found replacement parts for my TC Hawken is CFNP: T/C Thompson Center Hawken Muzzle Loading Rifle Parts Just made my first order, so no idea quality or anything - will let you know if anything goes awry!
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    Dutch Schoultz : A Mighty Tree Has Fallen In the Forest

    RIP Never knew him, but as a brand new shooter to traditional muzzleloaders, hard to say I would've had the confidence to go out on a public range full of plastic wonders and fiddle around with sticks and balls and powder and such enough to get going. His work really set me up to land on my...
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    TC Hawken Damaged Screw?

    I think you already have what you need, but one more vote in the "Leave well enough alone!" pile. I had the same question on my used TC Hawken, only I was worried it was actually a set screw that locked the nipple in place (which at the time was firmly stuck). Got in touch with the folks at TC...
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    Good books on history of American long rifle?

    And ordered :). Easy day - thanks!
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    Good books on history of American long rifle?

    Much obliged - that looks perfect!! Had found a couple of the more niche books but was looking for this broader view. Many thanks!
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    Good books on history of American long rifle?

    Realize this is a broad topic and may just be opening a can of worms... but I was looking for recommendations on books to learn more about the history, development, and use of specifically muzzleloading rifles in America, circa ~1740-1840, APART from the Hawken. Just don't know much about what...
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    Your favorite “eating” game, and how you prepare it

    Been in Charleston a couple years but haven't bumped into this place - internet search and could only find this 'Wharf Market' place that seems to do... macaron baking classes???
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    Anyone in the Charleston area?

    Welcome to the area, Red Tail!! But afraid as far as I've seen, Charlestown Long Rifles is the only nearby club. There are a surprising number of people I meet who have old BP rifles stuffed away somewhere, so trying to poke around where they go shoot.
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    2021 NMLRA Spring Shoot - Newbie questions!

    Hi folk, Complete newbie to muzzleloading here but had thought it a good idea to go up and visit the NMLRA spring shoot last year... then it was cancelled! Looks like better chances this time round, so wanted to ask a little bit what to expect and what's on offer from folks who've been...
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    Hoping to get some quick help

    This ^ !!! Great point - I've seen the NMLRA list (here). Any other good list of clubs Momof3 could browse?
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    Hoping to get some quick help

    Hi momof3, Firstly - great gift idea! Secondly - looks like you've got all the help you need finding local powder (or just bite the bullet and pay the HAZMAT fee to order online. I used Powder Valley for all sorts. But as was said, PLEASE NO SMOKELESS POWDER in a muzzleloader. Ask on the other...
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    Range feed back...SC, Myrtle Beach area.

    Hi Henry, sorry I just saw your post. I shoot (or shot) at both boggy head and twin ponds. Last I knew they had one again shut down boggy head, perhaps indefinitely, due to all the trash left on the range. Twin ponds is a great facility. I'm given to believe it's fairly new, but I've been...
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    Help a newbie with misfirng caps

    Hi all, Terribly sorry for the long suspense, but with travel and the current craze it's taken a while to get back out to the range! But great news! Filing down the nipple did the trick! I used a spare nipple I had bought, just in case, and filed it down as you recommended. Like a charm -...
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