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    accuracy question

    thanks guys The patches look fine. No I am not used to the longer lock time, that is certainly a big adjustment. I will try 60 grains today. Yesterday the gun was pretty accurate untill the barrel heated up then it went bad. Thanks, Tom
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    accuracy question

    thanks everyone for the great replys there is alot of good info to digest. I have been doing the same loading routine every time because I know it does affect accuracy. This is bigger than that though. Today I shot the bigger load 50 grain instead of 30. The first 5 or 6 shots were great and...
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    accuracy question

    Fred I think its not my shooting, I am a target shooter as a hobby and 50 yds is my game. Just never did it in black powder, this is new to me. I did check some patches and they look fine to me, no cuts and symetrical wear. I even orient them the same way when installing them, if that matters...
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    accuracy question

    As of today I have 125 rounds through it. Tomorrow I will bost it up to 50 grains and see if there is an effect. Thanks, Tom
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    accuracy question

    Thanks for the replys It is a 50cal.. I am using a .490 ball and a .015 inch thick pre lubed patch from bass pro shop store. yes it is a new gun. Thanks Tom
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    accuracy question

    Hi I am new to black powder and just beggining the learning curve. I have an Interarms hawken replica rifle. I am trying to shoot groups with it and it seems to be all over the place, then again I am not sure what I should expect from it. I am shooting 50 yards with the gun in my hands sitting...
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    Hello from New York

    Hi I am new to black powder, but not new to shooting. I picked up a repro Hawkins just to see if I like shooting them and I seem to enjoy it! I am really interested in Civil War era muzzle loaders and am looking to learn as much as I can in order to make and educated purchase. So I am hoping to...
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