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  1. J

    TC renegade load problems

    Well, I tried the 70 grains, and what it produced is 2 holes at the top of the target, one at the very bottom, and one at 5’oclock in the red. But 4 shots with 60 grains gave me a 1.5 inch group.....think I will just have to settle for this...... I also found that if I just clean with Hopes 9...
  2. J

    TC renegade load problems

    Thanks everyone! I still have some lead that needs to come out, but I think I am ready. PRB chased by 60 gr. of 3f pyrodex..its stacking them up nicely At 50 yards. Now, the big test will be repeatabilty after thorough cleaning....back to the range tomorrow to test it out!
  3. J

    TC renegade load problems

    thanks, that is great to know...actually my shoulder is smiling as well.
  4. J

    TC renegade load problems

    Yeah, here in idaho we can use PRB or any conical non jacketed bullet....no sabots, no 209 primers, must have an exposed ignition system, and using only loose powders....
  5. J

    TC renegade load problems

    It’s taking a lot of elbow grease, but it’s coming together. Hope to have a sparkling clean barrel by tomorrow. now, so I don’t continue along my path of rookie mistakes...can you guys suggest a a charge to put behind a PRB Using 3f pyrodex? I would consider switching powders in the future...
  6. J

    TC renegade load problems

    Teslong rifle borescope
  7. J

    TC renegade load problems

    I bought a testing rifle bore scope for $45 on Amazon . connects to your phone or computer....prett neat. It’s definitely not the best, but it does a pretty good job. I will definitely look up idaholewis! Thanks.
  8. J

    TC renegade load problems

    well, thanks to you guys, I feel like I am on my way to getting the puzzle solved! I will continue to apply the cleaning methods you all are recommending this week and get that barrel rust and lead free. from no on, I will no longer will I be putting conicals down this old girl. She will be a...
  9. J

    TC renegade load problems

    in the past, I was told to use boiling hot soapy water, and a bronze brush and scrub the dickens out of the barrel.. I would repeat this many times...at the time I was just doing what I was told. But it seems like the boiling hot water might soften the lead enough to allow the brush to remove it?
  10. J

    TC renegade load problems

    so, I have been giving my arm a workout! I have been swabbing the barrel with a bronze brush, then with a cleaning jig that is wrapped in very fine steel wool soaked in Hoppes No. (then cleaning with a bunch of patches soaked in hoppes No. 9, followed by a cleaning dry patch. I must have worked...
  11. J

    TC renegade load problems

    All I am using is Thompson center bore cleaner....should I try a more aggressive cleaner Like I would use in my rifles to remove lead and copper fouling?
  12. J

    TC renegade load problems

    If that is the case, not sure what my options are....I guess I could purchase a green mountain barrel replacement? Here is another pic of the rifling with a side view....
  13. J

    TC renegade load problems

    Hey all, thanks for all the info... the whole thing is really strange... I clean the gun after every 4 shots. Attached is a pick of the bore after cleaning. The guy I bought this from said it rarely got used. The outside of the gun is a gem. Not rust, or scratches on the stock, barrel is...
  14. J

    TC renegade load problems

    Yes, sorry to mention that critical element....it is a 50 cal....:doh:
  15. J

    TC renegade load problems

    So, I just bought a TC renegade that has barely been shot, but I have accuracy issues. the gun does have the QLA system. I set the gun up with a 1x thompson center scope and was shooting 80 grains of 3f pyrodex and using the Thompson center 370 grain maxiball. for a while it was shooting...
  16. J

    Help with stuck bullet

    Yeah, I hear ya about the brass threads on that jag...good point. I guess my thinking was I would only use this device to get a small hole drilled in the bullet to help the bullet puller engage better...basically put this on the end of the rod, spin the rod with my fingers to just create that...
  17. J

    Help with stuck bullet

    I am having a good laugh at my own expense this morning..I have done some stupid stuff over the years, but getting this stuck was a humbling experience. However, along the way some good things happened.. 1. I learned alot (thanks to you guys), 2. I supported the economy (bought a bunch of...
  18. J

    Help with stuck bullet

    Well, let me just say this is the most helpful forum I have ever been on! Big thanks for this great advice and brain storming session. So, I think my previous method of loading powder down the nipple and firing must have removed the bullet without me realizing it. each time I was standing on...
  19. J

    Help with stuck bullet

    Bore scope ordered as well!....I think this is just one big conspiracy to get me to spend money on muzzleloading stuff 😁
  20. J

    Help with stuck bullet

    Thanks everyone! I ordered the ball puller as well from TOTW. looks like a better design than most i have seen. will keep ya posted!
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