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  1. M

    Deer load ?

    IMO, a 6" shift in POI is pretty dramatic, more than I would have thought from a dirty barrel. I don't know how fast you're shooting following shots at the range but for what it's worth, I had a new T/C .50cal RB barrel that walked 6-7 inches left as I began shooting it and it heated...
  2. M

    2nd day doe

    It isn't always that nice! :shake: Here in Wisconsin we have some deer units that are earn a buck. So you have to shot an antlerless deer before you can take a buck. I understand the reason (over pop and CWD) and the DNR is trying to make it work it is just tough when my dad had to pass on a...
  3. M

    Deer load ?

    Thanks for the replies. I was about 1 1/2" high at 50 yds. The group was about 2" but the light was getting low and the sights were getting hard to see. My only concern has been that with a dirty barrel the shots started to go 6" to the right. From my reading around here I think it has to...
  4. M

    Deer load ?

    I am sure this has been discussed alot I just did not find it yet. I am shooting a 50 TC Hawken, 80 gr 3f,.15 prelubed patch, .490 hornaday round balls. I was wondering what most would consider a max range for this load for whitetail deer. I was thinking 75-80yds would be about my personal...
  5. M

    Thanks - trip to the range

    I just wanted to say thanks to everyone here. I was able to get to the range this last weekend and shoot the old Hawken. Man that was a blast. I was only shooting 25yds but it was still fun. I only shot 2 targets for groups (one 50&70 grain load) and both were about 21/2". The good thing is...
  6. M

    A few questions - long

    First I have to say I have been hear and even posted and I think it is part your fault that I am getting the ol smoke pole out again. It's been 12-15 years since I shot my BP last. Anyway this weekend or Tuesday I hope to get to the range and do some shooting. On with the questions. First...
  7. M

    T/C Hawkens

    I have 2. My first is a .45 that I cut grass to save money and I (dad) bought it when I was 16. About a year later I WON a .50 kit that was finished along with a really nice wood case, ball starter, and a powder horn. First and only gun I ever won. I think that Dad had to go with to pick...
  8. M

    How old can BP be and be safe?

    I have some cans of goex 3f BP that I bought 12-15 years ago, one is an 80th anniversary can from 1992. Do you think it is still safe? I have looked at it and it still and look ok. It has been stored in the original can in the basement. The cans shows a little surface rust but nothing all...
  9. M

    Who makes the best roundballs?

    Now that I have everybodys attention. Back when I started shooting BP we either shoot homemade round balls or Speer. I did not like the little bump on the homemade, but did like the price, so I used mostly the Speer. As I am looking to get backto shooting again I only see the Hornady round...
  10. M

    Hello from WI

    My name is Mark (you already knew that though) I have been away from muzzleloading for a little over 15 years but the bug is back. I have 2 rifles from back in the day, a 45 & 50 TC Hawken. I used to do the whole Buckskinning thing but the life got in the way. So now I'm going to try to get...
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