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    Do you aim or point and shoot instinctively?

    I dare say all instinctive shooting originates in point/aim and shoot. Do it frequently enough and it is automatic, and doesnt register. Same as archery shooting. Learn good technique first....sight picture, breathing, trigger control, etc., do it long enough and frequently enough, it becomes...
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    Greetings from Upstate New York

    Welcome from the Tug Hill! We consider Tully (Green Lake actually) our families heart and soul though. We were raised on the lake for about five generations until only about ten years ago. Sad day when we had to give up the place.
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    Ball calibers and diameters make no sense.

    I am an avid cartridge reloader (centerfire), and long time blackpowder shooter. Dont try to make any sense of it, and just let it be what it is. In time you get used to the different designations.
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    Missouri Wilderness 1829

    Entertaining novel, light reading. I only read it two months ago, and honest...nothing stuck to be able to talk about it.
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    Poll: What do you use your muzzleloader for?

    I am always surprised to hear that. Land here in Upstate NY that used to be “crowded” is now empty. I have ten acres in the middle of 8000 acres of public, and I hunt the public without seeing anyone all season.
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    Bone stock Woodsrunner hunting rifle

    Be sure to seat that flint tight against the bolt :) Looks great!
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    Another Woodsrunner in the crowd.

    Is that with Kiblers factory inscribed carving?
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    Turkey breast or legs over open campfire

    Lots. My favorite way is to buy smaller turkeys, quarter, then baste with Montreal steak seasoning in soy sauce. You can cook all parts , but the legs/thighs we like best. We have also cooked1/2 turkeys on a bed 🛏️ f stuffing in the Dutch oven…..actually did so a couple weeks ago.
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    How do I use my sights?

    That is a great question....zillions improperly sight their rifles, and dont understand why they cant hit anything. There is an old saying, "aim small, miss small". Sighting in at 25 yards, I place the bottom fine edge of the bullseye just touching the top of the front sight. It is best to...
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    hears twice

    A fifty is fine...but round balls dont tend to leave entrance holes like a center fire might. My last two shot at about 35 yards were double lunged, ran about forty yards before dropping. Surprisingly small amount of blood outside the cavity....light snow on the ground, so it would have been...
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    Round ball issue ?

    Perhaps the .50 balls got moist and sprouted? Hmm, I should try that. I have alot of .50s, but shoot more .54s. maybe scatter the fifties in some starter soil and grow em bigger!
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    About Selling Books

    I have found that Ebay is actually a pretty good market for books.. Do a bit of research (amazon, google) for the title, format, etc. Ebay is a world market, and usually the going market price meets itself if you properly describe and list the book. I used strictly USPS for mail, priority...
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    Couple of Questions to ask

    I dont think Maryland deer run all that big (say, in comparison with heavy north woods bucks..) ...likely any of the three would do fine, but you wouldnt need the .54. Either the .50 or .45....I would go by the rifles condition, barrel, etc.
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    Couple of Questions to ask

    Are you going to be hunting (and what?) or target shooting? If I was only target shooting, I would be more inclined to a .50 or .45....less drop, less cost for powder/balls. For a new flint shooter, a smaller caliber will be more forgiving. It would be tough to compare sparking....different...
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    Why Are So Many Guns For Sale Here?

    Lots of states...And my home state NY is one of them...is making it much more difficult. uncomfortable to casually sell firearms. This is an alternative.
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    Cannot find Black Powder

    We forget we are a relatively small and scattered group. Some of us ( but I am sure a larger percentage concentrated within this forum) are lucky enough/choose to be in groups /clubs that make things much easier. In some areas, there are few shooters, and I am sure the majority of BP shooters...
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    Hello from Upstate NY

    In the beginning of september they will have the fall State shoot, which is open to all. It is a great time, friendly group. Check out the clubs web site or the NYS Muzzleloading Assocition site for more.
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    Powder horn size and other questions

    Another plug for Powderhorns and more. Good horns with good pics and descriptions. I have also found good project horns on Ebay....keep your searches generic...cow horns for projects, etc. take your time. I have picked up a number of horns cheap, all needed cleaning up and keep in mind thier...
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    Hello from Upstate NY

    Welcome from the Tug Hill! Now, burn some powder!
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    Well he got away

    Beautiful country. At least he is still out there getting bigger! What sort of elevation were you at?
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