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    flint vs. percussion

    I'm about to purchase my 1st BP rifle. I've shot both traditonal percussion and the newer inline rifles, but never a flint. I've made my mind up to get a Lyman Great Plains in .54, and thought mainly about percussion. Knowing that I'm going to shoot balls and patches, do I go "balls to the...
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    recommendations for 1st BP rifle

    Thanks guys you've been alot of help. :hatsoff: Everyone seems to agree that the GPR is the way to go, and I'm definitely upgrading to the .54 cal. I'll order it this week. From what I've read, maybe 90 gr. is the best load to start out with... any suggestions on which powder?
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    recommendations for 1st BP rifle

    I'm new to black powder, and plan to hunt deer and wild hog. I like the look of traditional rifles, really want to shoot balls and patches, and need a gun without alot of "shiny" brass. I'm looking at the Lyman Great Plains 50 cal. w/ 1-60" twist. I've found that you can order interchangeable...
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