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  1. ElkStalker

    Tried Balistol / Water today

    All of that makes sense. Thank you! As far as small amounts of lube, I have noticed similar with using mink oil. Only a small amount and I have excellent accuracy. On patches that I lubed up like store bought lubed patches,during testing, accuracy went to hell in a hurry.
  2. ElkStalker

    First range session with Lyman Deerstalker

    Best way to clean the patent breach, and bore. Remove nipple, stick breach in bucket of warm water with a couple drops of dawn dish soap and pump the solution in and out of the barrel with your rod, jag and cleaning patch. Once your patch is clean, change out the solution to plain warm water...
  3. ElkStalker

    Lyman GPR did Lyman get out of the business?

    Last I heard, and this could be nothing more than rumor, Lyman had cancelled contracts with Pedersoli and will be returning to Investarms for production of Lyman rifles. Only time will tell if this is true.
  4. ElkStalker

    Muzzleloader Mag

    I’m curious what back issues of Muzzleloader magazine would be considered a “must have”. I have not subscribed yet and the back issues that are available got me thinking. I’m mostly interested in hunting and early American history - early settlers, pioneers, fur trade, the wars, etc...
  5. ElkStalker

    .50 Renegade Hunter Conical How To?

    After reading some info from Idaho Lewis, I took his advice and lubed only the bottom lube band and it really helped with accuracy. A 54cal Ox yoke lubed over powder wad shrunk my groups in half with both the Renegade and Hawken. Use a 54 cal OP wad in a 50cal rifle for beat results. I...
  6. ElkStalker

    Cleaning help - please!

    For what it’s worth, this stuff is excellent at removing lead from a barrel. I used it a lot when I shot BPCR and have used it several times in my muzzleloaders after shooting connicals. It really does the job. All you need is a tight patch wetted with this stuff. Montana Xtreme cowboy blend...
  7. ElkStalker

    FOR SALE WTB T/C flintlock frizzen

    Oops!!! I have no idea why I thought you were looking for a new lock. It clearly says frizzen. I guess I wasn’t paying attention. Sorry about that
  8. ElkStalker

    Tried Balistol / Water today

    My results with my Renegade are identical to yours. Small amount of mink oil and it shoots really well, if I swab between shots. I can get 2 without swabbing, but a third either requires a hammer or it goes wide - probably because it’s deformed from hammering. Lol. I haven’t tried the ballistol...
  9. ElkStalker

    Close, but no cigar!

    Thanks for sharing that story! Awesome bull! I’m glad it worked out this way in the end and the stars aligned for ya. After the way the last couple years have gone for me hunting the general tags on public land, and seeing this beautiful bull, I’m encouraged to start putting in for some of...
  10. ElkStalker

    Homemade powder test

    I have heard that the longer you run it in your ball mill, the faster it gets, up until a certain point when optimum speed is reached for your recipe. 8-12 hours is ideal. Also the type of charcoal used makes a huge difference. I’ve read that making your own charcoal from willow, pine or...
  11. ElkStalker

    Close, but no cigar!

    I think it was to help private land owners who are having problems with herds - farmers, ranchers etc.
  12. ElkStalker

    Close, but no cigar!

    Sometimes I think I move too much, but when I’m sitting I think I’m not moving around enough. I’ve had good experiences with covering a lot of ground and have never found the right place to sit and wait all day. If I was cow hunting today, I could have sat and waited. I’ve seen them across the...
  13. ElkStalker

    Late '70' early '80's barrel quality from Italian made Lyman rifles?

    For what it’s worth, My Lyman GPR likes 90 grains of Goex or Scheutzen 3f with a PRB
  14. ElkStalker

    Late '70' early '80's barrel quality from Italian made Lyman rifles?

    I short 3f in my 3 50’s. They are more accurate with this granulation. Now, that is with patched round ball. 80gr of 3f with connicals gives me pressure spikes, so 2F is more suitable and can be driven with a heavier charge / faster velocities.
  15. ElkStalker

    Best Moose Milk

    If you don’t go out and milk a moose, it won’t work. If you aren’t in the north, I can sell ya some!
  16. ElkStalker

    Late '70' early '80's barrel quality from Italian made Lyman rifles?

    My early 90’s GPR was a patch ripper and shot terribly. 3m scotch bright, about 60 passes in the bore, switching every 10 or so.. this did the trick. Shoots very very well now, patched balls feed like butter, and patches are in good shape after shooting.
  17. ElkStalker

    FFFg in 50 Cal Hawkin?

    My 50’s shoot best with 3f powder. 80gr in the TC’s with PRB, 90 in the Lyman GPR.
  18. ElkStalker

    FOR SALE WTB T/C flintlock frizzen

    For what I’ve been seeing those listed for, you could get an L&R lock and be set
  19. ElkStalker

    My son's first muzzleloader deer

    Conventions to you both! That’s awesome!
  20. ElkStalker

    CLOSED Lyman GPR Barrel

    I think the OP is looking for a slow twist GPR barrel. I’d like to talk to ya about that 1:30 if it’s not what Sant Fe is looking for.
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