Oregononeshot
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Well I'm back with some more questions, even though I don't have a gun yet. I was gonna go and look at a bunch today but mother nature decided to drop freezing rain over the mountain pass I have to travel over.
First question is about cleaning jags. I have been reading about making sure you get the right size. I plan on getting a .54 caliber, is there a certain size jag I need for that size? What about cleaning patches? I don't have time to cut my own so I'll just buy in bulk once I figure the size i need. Is there a size specifically for .54? Last question regarding jags is do I leave the cleaning jag on when I'm hunting? Then take it off if I need to reload in the field? I'm referring to the wipe between shots, or do I not use the cleaning jag on between shot wipes?
Next is regarding powder. I can't find real black powder anywhere within 250 miles. Ordering online one pound of goex will cost me $45. I can buy all varieties of substitute in town. What is better for hunting, real or substitute? I want the most accurate, fastest igniting, and most reliable powder for hunting. I'm leaning towards substitute just because it's cheaper and I can get it downtown, what are your guys experiences?
First question is about cleaning jags. I have been reading about making sure you get the right size. I plan on getting a .54 caliber, is there a certain size jag I need for that size? What about cleaning patches? I don't have time to cut my own so I'll just buy in bulk once I figure the size i need. Is there a size specifically for .54? Last question regarding jags is do I leave the cleaning jag on when I'm hunting? Then take it off if I need to reload in the field? I'm referring to the wipe between shots, or do I not use the cleaning jag on between shot wipes?
Next is regarding powder. I can't find real black powder anywhere within 250 miles. Ordering online one pound of goex will cost me $45. I can buy all varieties of substitute in town. What is better for hunting, real or substitute? I want the most accurate, fastest igniting, and most reliable powder for hunting. I'm leaning towards substitute just because it's cheaper and I can get it downtown, what are your guys experiences?