Greetings From Kansas

[claykan]

Just received a used Traditions 50 caliber Hawken as a gift. Gun & ram rod only, no manual or any accessories.

I have no previous blackpowder experience, other than holding someone's gun at a rendezvous and saying "Nice gun."

Since I like all of my appendages without holes in them I thought it best if I do some research on muzzleloaders before putting it to use, which is how I ran across this forum and have already found lots of good information here.

I have downloaded a manual from the Traditions site and used the ram rod to insure the gun is not loaded. Other than that I am waiting on an order of patches, lube, jag, solvent, etc. to arrive so I can give it a good cleaning, hot water first, before heading to the range.

Hopefully I will meet some of you on down the road.

 

[boom]

Welcome from mesa Az, hope you enjoy you M/L,
shoot safe :thumbsup: . Boomm.

 

[mazo kid]

Welcome Fred, good to see you have the good sense to ask questions FIRST! I'm sure you will enjoy your new-to-you rifle once you have the how-to figured out. Give us a shout with any questions.

 

[claykan]

Boom and Mazo Kid,

Thank you for the welcome.

Kusa

 

[napolean]

Welcome to the forum, I'm from Kansas also, but now hail from West TX. There are several good ML clubs in the Sunflower State.
Holler if you need something.
Jon D

 

[longshot one]

Welcome to the MLF Kusa! There are lots of friendly knowlegable folks on the site for help 24/7. Beware, once the BP bugs bite you you can not quit and can not stop at just one. :grin: