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    Powder Question...difference between FFg and FFFg?

    I see about a 50/50 split between which powder is preferred by different shooters. I am getting a .54 hawken and will be shooting a PRB but I am a little confused on which powder to purchase, I have heard Pyrodex is the best for this gun, I guess I will just have to try it out. My question is...
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    click....pssshh....no boom....# % & !.............

    That's too bad bob...good story though and good luck this afternoon if you get out.
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    Turkey with a .54...can it be done?

    Thanks guys. Rat no I sure do not want to shoot a normal big game load at a turkey and yes I always take head and neck shots with my modern 12 ga, so now my next question would be, What ball park as far as the powder charge goes should I pattern my rifle at...50 grains? Thank you
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    leave it loaded or discharge at end of the day?

    I have read a lot on this and I seem to get more confused the more I read, what do you guys do at the end of the day especially in cold temps where there is a large temperature gradient from the outside into the house? I'm not sure I'm comfortable leaving a rifle in the garage overnight whether...
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    Turkey with a .54...can it be done?

    I am wanting to hunt turkey with a .54 hawken and I am wondering if this is too big as I also have a .45 inline I could use instead. It is legal in North Dakota to hunt turkeys with a muzzle loader of .45 or bigger so I thought a new challenge to a wonderful sport might be nice. Also, if the...
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    Buying a BP this Sunday and have some ?'s

    Thanks guys for the info, I can't wait. :D
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    Buying a BP this Sunday and have some ?'s

    Thanks guys I think I'll stick with a round ball. Stump, I didn't mean to come off as not wanting a challenge that is why i'm getting into BP hunting but I also want to make a quick and efficient kill and given I am extremely new to the sport that is why I asked, to gain the knowledge of you...
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    Buying a BP this Sunday and have some ?'s

    I am purchasing a .54 Cabelas hawken at a very good price and I have been browsing the manual a little bit and it has some recommended loads to use, my question is should I just try these loads or should I buy a combination of materials and try them. It only recommends pyrodex or black powder...
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    Hello from good 'ol North Dakota!!!

    I shot my first BP rifle visiting some family out in washington state last year and now i'm hooked. I am buying my first hawken in middle december and I hope this forum will help, i have enjoyed everything so far.
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