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If you are the experienced BP shooter you say, then you will know that the Minié ball does NOT need a patch.
Drop the mini-ball idea.Any suggestion on powder or mini-ball? I'm shooting 50 cal. Lyman Great Plains flintlock rifle.
Thanks to all the men helping a young m/l shooter out. That is what this forum is all about, learning and helping, not trying to belittle the person. Thanks Laney ReeceI've never shot black powder looking for any help to get started. I just finish a Lyman Great Plains flintlock rifle kit, it came out really nice imop unfortunately I don't have pic posting skills so I can't post a pic .......... Anyway I'm gung-ho to shoot this thing and need advice what all do I need as in powder, mini-ball, powder measure-er, cloth for the mini-ball, just anything that will help me get started .
Not a problem my friend. Just keep on firing away with your questions if you’re not sure of something? Never assume you know if you’re not sure. That’s what we’re here for.Its a Lyman, Great Plains Rifle .50 Cal. as imprinted on the barrel, confusion on my part .
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Just to expand on what Rodd Boyer said,Something else to be aware of is that GPRs have a patented breech plug, which means it has an "anti-chamber" (recess at the end of the barrel that the vent hole goes into that is about .38" dia). That being said, gunk can get pushed down into it and cause ignition problems. I'm not saying it will, but it can... you might think about getting a .38 cal bronze brush to clean it out in case you have troubles. To clean it, put the patch over the brush, send it down the barrel, you can feel it go into to anti-chamber, give it a turn and pull it out. Easy-peasy!
I really like the GPRs... I have 3!!!
Good luck with it!!!
10-4, sorry ladies, my wife don't care about hunting,shooting,just going to spend money.i need to get another one after 32 years bad.Hey Laney, let's not forget our women shooters. Got my wife into BP this year and she is helping several other women get into the sport and loving it. You know they speak a strange and foreign language, right? Hehe
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