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    "Hunting" load for .50 cal TC Hawken

    Greetings all, I have a .50 cal TC Hawken which I believe has a 1:48 twist. I've been experimenting with Maxi-balls, and so far have had good results using a 320 grain maxiball with 70gr of pyrodex rs at 50 yards. 100 yards was all over the place, but that could be as much me as anything else...
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    An elk hunt with PopPop

    As soon as the tag results came out, my uncle gave it to me: A .50 cal T/C Hawken his dad (my PopPop) built from a kit in the 60s. PopPop passed away... has it been 3 years already? He gave all his guns (which was a staggering amount and variety) to my uncle Jeff, who then passed this one and...
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    Should I have cleaned between shots?

    Morning all. Yesterday I went to the range and shot my .50 Hawken. Things were going along pretty well. I shot maybe 20-25 rounds or so. I didn't clean between any of the shots. I'm using Cabela's pre-lubed patches, and while it got slightly more difficult to load, it wasn't bad at all. Guy...
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    Dry firing and flinching / target panic

    Greetings all, I've always been told that it is practically a mortal sin to dry fire any firearm. I was wondering if it safe to dry fire a cap lock, if I were to cover the nipple with a piece of leather or something to cushion the hammer blow. A little while ago, I acquired (by inheritance...
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    Two newbie questions re: "sporterized" hawkens

    Question one: what the heck does "sporterized" mean anyway? As in Cabela's Sporterized Hawken rifle. Question two: I've read on here that you do not shoulder a Hawken like you would a modern rifle, but because of the curved buttplate, you mount it more on your arm than your shoulder. Is that...
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    A couple more newbie shotgun questions

    Well, I got out shooting today, beautiful day! I upped my load to 1oz (by volume) Pyrodex RS and 1-1/8oz of #6 shot. I did everything else the same, and my patterns turned out much, much better! Before 1/1oz were blown at twenty yards. Today even the IC was looking deadly at 40 yards...
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    Nipple / Lock question

    OK, file this under "embarassing things I've done muzzleloading." I was just cleaning my Pedersoli double 12ga, and I took the nipples off and put them in the bucket of hot soapy water. I cleaned the barrels, etc. Then... I threw the water and the nipples down the drain. :shake: So... I...
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    Easy shotgun patterning?

    Hey guys, I was wondering (hoping) if any of you have an easy method for shotgun patterning. I've done the tape a big sheet of paper to a refridgerator box, then count the holes thing. But boy is that tedious! You spend the whole day changing paper it seems. And I've got more load / choke...
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    Cleaning BEFORE shootings?

    We've had lots of discussions about how to properly clean after you are done shooting. Now, how do you clean before you go shooting, after your gun has been in its case a week or more? How do you clean the nipples? Before loading, do you put any kind of lubricant on the nipple threads? How...
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    What does "trade" mean?

    Newbie question: I see "trade gun" or "trade rifle" all the time. What exactly does "trade" mean in this context? :confused:
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    Dealing with shotgun misfires

    I finally got out to make some smoke yesterday. :grin: I had two misfires, both in the left barrel. Both times, the second cap fired the main charge. I also made a big newbie mistake: I didn't check that the jag was tight on my cleaning rod, and it fell off the rod and got stuck in the barrel...
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    Best way to carry shot?

    I'm new to muzzleloading, and I have a double 12ga. I've seen the "shot snake" things that are like a long leather pouch with a spout on the end. Can't find them locally here, though. I'd like to see how it fits and works before I buy, since they are sort of expensive. I would like to carry a...
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    General temp and humidity info?

    Hi guys, I see a lot of discussion about changing loads, lubes, etc., a bit depending on the temperature and humidity. Can anyone please give me just a general overview of the effects of temp and humidity? If it makes any difference, I have a Cabela's Pedersoli double 12ga. Daytime temps...
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    Shotgun cleaning and shooting assessories

    Hi guys! I decided to go with the Pedersoli double 12ga from Cabela's. I was planning on purchasing the following: - Powder flask - Volumetric adjustable powder/shot measure - A capper - CCI #11 caps - Pyrodex FFG - Thin overpowder cards - Pre-lubed "Wonder wad" 1/2" wads - Overshot cards -...
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    Experience / Opinions on Cabela's double shotguns?

    I am interested in purchasing my first muzzleloader, and I would like a double shotgun. I intend to use it for hunting quail, rabbits, chukar, occasionally grouse and ducks. I'm leaning toward a 20ga. Cabela's carries doubles made by Pedersoli in 10, 12, and 20ga. They use #11 percussion caps...
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    Newbie questions regarding cleaning, shooting, and different ignitions

    Hello everyone. I am a new-new-newbie to muzzleloading, as I'm sure my questions will soon reveal! Please forgive me if these questions have been asked over and over again. I've googled and googled, and found only partial answers or advertisements. First, I see percussion guns seem to use...
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    Newbie in Nevada

    Hi everyone, I'm just looking at getting started in muzzleloading. I have never even shot a muzzleloader. I have lots of questions, so please bear with me! :D
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