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    First range session with Lyman Deerstalker

    Finally got to shoot my new Lyman Deerstalker .50 today. Goal was 5 shot groups with 65, 70, 75 and 80 grains of powder to find accuracy. However life happened, and due to time constraints I had to reduce my goal to getting the sights on target on 50 yards. I was shooting: 75 grains by volume...
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    Do paper patching and OP wads make rifling depth irrelevant for connicals?

    Howdy, After reading many posts about barrel suitability for conicals I've been finding that most sucessfull load development stories mention OP wads or paper patch. If this is the norm, what do shallow grove barrels have to offer provided the same caliber and twist rate? My question is...
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    Trigger on new Deerstalker

    Howdy, I recently bought a brand new Lyman Deerstalker percussion in a .50 and would like to know others' experiences with the lock and trigger. My conservitive estimate would be that it breaks at well over 6 lbs. Cocking the gun revealed some rougness when the hammer is cocked back from half...
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    Greetings from Montana

    Hello everyone, I've been interested in muzzleloading for a long time and the recently introduced Montana heritage muzzleloader hunting season has compelled me to acquire a Lyman Deerstalker percussion in .50. My intent is to hunt deer and potentially elk/bear provided I can find some short...
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