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  1. Tankerchief

    Round ball and blood trails

    I haven't taken my Hawken out deer hunting yet, but after speaking for a few people I have a question about blood trails. A friend who is a fanatical deer hunter in PA will only use conicals while deer hunting with his muzzleloader because of a lack of blood trails. I didn't give his opinion...
  2. Tankerchief

    Good deer hunting load

    So, I haven't taken my .50 Hawkin out hunting yet because I'm still getting comfortable shooting it. I have had good results with 85 grains of FF Schuetzen keeping a group under 2 inches. I working on patches, etc. Question is how low can I go on a powder charge for whitetails? I don't see...
  3. Tankerchief

    Making a bullet board

    Now that I've been bitten by the Black Powder Bug, I want to start small and slow, and make a bullet board for my .50 Hawkin. How think should the board be to hold the balls securely? -Mike
  4. Tankerchief

    Questions about my Hawken shoot

    Today I took my recently purchase TC .50 Hawken out for a shoot. I used 80 grains of 2F Schuetzen powder, .490 TC ball, .015 pre-lubed patch, and CCI primer. Although I am pretty happy with how the rifle shot; I do have a few questions. 1. Adjusting sights. I fired 5 shots at 50 yards from a...
  5. Tankerchief

    .010 vs. .015 patches

    I purchase a used T/C .50 Hawken a few months ago. A friend lent me some balls, patches, powder, and caps to test with. I fired it a few times using .490 balls with .010 patches. I finally procured everything I need to shoot on my own. However, I just realized the patches I bought are .015 not...
  6. Tankerchief

    Stuck cleaning brush

    Okay folks, I have one for the books.... Recently purchased a used TC Hawkin .50 Cal. Took it out today to shoot for the first time and performed perfectly. Very happy with the whole day. Brought it home and prepared to clean it. Attached a .50 cal bore brush to my range rod to loosen the...
  7. Tankerchief

    First time percussion owner. Question on preserving barrel

    Took the leap this week and bought a used TC .50 cal Hawkin. The gun is in pretty good shape. Finish is worn off a spot on the barrel and a spot of rust on the trigger assembly (pictures to follow when I get a few minutes). One area I have a question on is the barrel. When I bought the gun I...
  8. Tankerchief

    50 vs. 54

    I have an opportunity to purchase a used 50 or 54 cal. Is there an advantage one way or another in ease of shooting obtaining caps, bullets, etc.? Thanks in advance. -Mike
  9. Tankerchief

    New from New Jersey

    Greetings! I have hunted with an inline for several years and now have an opportunity to purchase a .50 cal percussion muzzle loader. Any and all help with be greatly appreciated
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