I just opened and inspected my new Lyman/Pedersoli GPR. This is my very first muzzleloader. It's quite impressive and much heftier than expected...especially the business end. Looks amazing except I don't care for the stock's finish. Too light and shiny but that will be a fun fix this winter. I'm going to copy what a gentleman did in another thread as I too prefer a darker stain. I bought it at Midway and it came very well packaged. I don't understand their pricing? It was listed as clearance with 1 remaining in stock. After I purchased it and went back to the product page there were now 2 in stock at a much higher price. Why didn't they just sell all 3 at the same price? Weird. Anyway, I'm real pleased with the rifle and can't wait to shoot her.
Here's are the supplies I bought:
4 lbs. of Goex 2f
100 .530 round ball
100 lubed patches
1000 no. 11 caps
range rod
short starter
bore cleaner
bore jag
bore brush
bore mop
powder measure (75 grains)
Is there anything else I will need on my first outing? Is there anything that I should do to the rifle before shooting? Will it hurt the rifle if I fire a few caps off for fun?
Cheers and thanks for all the wonderful education I have received reading this forum. Great bunch of people here.
Mike
Here's are the supplies I bought:
4 lbs. of Goex 2f
100 .530 round ball
100 lubed patches
1000 no. 11 caps
range rod
short starter
bore cleaner
bore jag
bore brush
bore mop
powder measure (75 grains)
Is there anything else I will need on my first outing? Is there anything that I should do to the rifle before shooting? Will it hurt the rifle if I fire a few caps off for fun?
Cheers and thanks for all the wonderful education I have received reading this forum. Great bunch of people here.
Mike