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Close, but no cigar!
I’m a bit south of ya, based on a post from you that I saw last night. I’d love to get up your way one of these days. I think that this year, after elk and deer season close, I’m going to get out and try to hunt these wolves.- ElkStalker
- Post #13
- Forum: Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting
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Close, but no cigar!
This is timber lands that are way up behind a friends private land. I was surprised to see it. I talked to him the other day and mentioned the cross. Turns out, he put it up there and placed a solar light on it. It’s an old cross from the church that he obtained years ago. It really is a...- ElkStalker
- Post #10
- Forum: Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting
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Close, but no cigar!
I am the same way. I’d live out there if I could. You know what they say, a bad day in the woods is better than a good day at work.- ElkStalker
- Post #5
- Forum: Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting
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Close, but no cigar!
I went out for an evening hunt tonight. It was about 3:00 when I left my vehicle at the gate. I had about a 1.5 mile walk to where I’ve been seeing a lot of elk and deer sign. Walking down the old logging road which was covered in about 3” of crunchy snow, there were Wolf tracks everywhere. I...- ElkStalker
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- Forum: Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting
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Boundary county Idaho members
Shoshone County here! Not too far from ya. I have been hankering to get up your way to hunt. Maybe next year.- ElkStalker
- Post #14
- Forum: Pacific
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I am a new member from SW Idaho.
I just found this section of the forum, so I’m a bit late in replying. I’m up north of ya in Idaho. I’m not sure of a local smith that can tackle that. Sadly, the experiences I’ve had at local gunsmiths is not great, actually pretty poor and they know nothing about BP rifles. Makes me want to...- ElkStalker
- Post #10
- Forum: Pacific
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Seems like a good deal? Hawken
That is a great price. This rifle is really high on my want list. Funny, I never see these deals when I have the money. Lol.- ElkStalker
- Post #4
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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CVA Hawkens Questions
Twist rate for your rifle will depend on when it was made. If it’s older, it could have a 1:66 twist. But more likely, it’s a 1:48” Since you said it needs a cleaning, while you are at it, run a patch to the breach and mark the cleaning rod. (Make sure the jag is tightly screwed in as...- ElkStalker
- Post #5
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Free TC Hawken 45cal
I use Ox yoke 54 cal OP wads in my 50cal. They shrunk my groups significantly with the 370gr Maxi-ball - 100yrd groups are 2-3”. OP wads didn’t seem to make a difference with the Hornady GP 385gr. Those bullets just don’t want to shoot, so far, in my rifle.- ElkStalker
- Post #60
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Free TC Hawken 45cal
What powder charge have you found to be best in your 1:48 rifles? I have tried up to 80grains of both 2F and 3F Goex. With and without over-powder wads. They leaded my barrel like crazy and required cleaning between shots. It was hell getting them down the barrel. My best group with them in...- ElkStalker
- Post #54
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Traditions Crocket rifle in iron
Birchwood Casey’s Brass Black solution might be worth a look. I plan to do at least one of my brass furnished hawkens this way.- ElkStalker
- Post #44
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Free TC Hawken 45cal
I have zero experience with shooting powder coated bullets in a muzzleloader. Where I am, they aren’t legal for hunting. As for the pure lead bullets, that would be a good price. Shipping is nuts right now, but you can use the small USPS Priority boxes and ship for around $.950. I think guys...- ElkStalker
- Post #52
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Free TC Hawken 45cal
If it was strictly a deer rifle, I’d be tickled pink. Unfortunately, I bought it to hunt elk and haven’t had much luck getting it to shoot conicals. I may just need to save my penny’s and buy a larger caliber RB rifle. I have a few more bullets to try before I have to make any decisions. I was...- ElkStalker
- Post #51
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Free TC Hawken 45cal
I have yet to shoot the 45. Waiting until hunting season is over. I shot the Lee REAL bullet in my Renegade 50 and a whole slough of other bullets. The REAL bullet shot the best. Then I realized it was in bad need of a recrown. Now that the crown is fixed and it’s shooting really well with...- ElkStalker
- Post #48
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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58 Colonial and The Bull Elk
Bow seasons run during the rut, you can call elk in like turkeys. 3 months later, they are very very wary and not responsive to calls. At least that is what elk hunting is in my neck of the woods. If you can get within 75 yds of a bull elk this time of year, you got “real close”.- ElkStalker
- Post #93
- Forum: Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting
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58 Colonial and The Bull Elk
Man, that sounds like the perfect elk hunt. Congratulations!!!!! I haven’t harvested an elk with my muzzleloader yet, but this story is all the things I dream about. It’s amazing how tough these animals are. Your story causes me to doubt the capability of my 50cal.- ElkStalker
- Post #90
- Forum: Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting
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THANKGIVING.....
Happy Thanksgiving!!! I went out for an early morning hunt and enjoyed some peaceful serenity. I saw one very large doe, but she saw me at the same time and dove off the mountain side.- ElkStalker
- Post #10
- Forum: Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting
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Free TC Hawken 45cal
I have been looking for a Rice barrel for my 50cal Renegade, but doesn’t look like there are any drop in barrels on his website. My Renegade is a tack driver with patched round ball, but I’ve been having a real hard time getting it to group conicals. A very kind gentleman on this platform is...- ElkStalker
- Post #46
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Pictures of my restored 45cal TC Hawken.
Thank you Sir!- ElkStalker
- Post #33
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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t.o.t.w. mink oil
I have used it during the heat and really liked it. I didn’t have any issues with it melting. It may have gotten softer, but mostly I thought it to be pretty consistent. Way better than other lives I’ve tried. I won’t even waste my time with bore butter anymore. That stuff is like water in the...- ElkStalker
- Post #16
- Forum: Shooting Accessories