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  1. J

    Flintlocking deer

    Its been a few years (almost 4 to be exact) since I have used this forum. I am taking out my old TC .50 flintlock Saturday to deer hunt. Bucks are on the prowl, I have practiced a lot with this rifle and I am stoked to say the least. Back in 2005, a few of you gave me some real helpful advice...
  2. J

    Line of sight???

    Thats right, I meant trajectory. I meant trajectory when I spoke of line of sight, was just using wrong terminology. Its hard to relate my experience from centerfire rifle shooting to muzzleloading but I am learning a lot. I shot again today and didn't shoot quite as tight a group at 100 yards...
  3. J

    Line of sight???

    Still playing with my newly acquired TC .50 flintlock, for those of you who responded before, and any of you who haven't and can help! I got my Grandfather's flintlock (from my Dad) and have been experiencing a new world of blackpowder 'fun and games'. Its great and you all's info has helped me...
  4. J

    For want of a Red Squirrel...

    To my knowledge, all we have around the piedmont of NC is a few scarce fox squirrels and a GRACIOUS PLENTY of gray. Where 'bouts in the country would one find the "Squirrel Grand Slam"? If you care not to respond, I take no offense. Cheers on a triple! Jeremy
  5. J

    For want of a Red Squirrel...

    StumblinBufller: Whoa! Now I hear talk of whistle pig slaying! I love those critters! They're innocent little varmints! Love them in my sights, that is! I grew up on a small farm in Penna where, when growing up, I got a quarter for every pig head I brought to the "hello the house". And...
  6. J

    scattergunning

    Charlie, Actually, upon closer examination, the cast conical bullets I have have three rings, as opposed to the four rings on the picture you posted for me. I was going to try them today at the range but when I opened the box and saw them, something didn't jive right. I got the correct lube you...
  7. J

    scattergunning

    Charlie, That is exactly what they look like. What is this "grease type bullet lube"? Do you know how much 2F powder to use to throw this 245 grainer out of the barrel? Thanks. I'll stick to my double barrel for the shotgunning.
  8. J

    scattergunning

    This may be a ridiculous question but as I've stated in recent previous messages, the muzzleloading world is a new arena to me: Can I use my flintlock as a shotgun? I reload for my other guns, so I have all the common shot sizes. I wasn't sure if there is such a contraption that can hold a load...
  9. J

    Charge amount, etc...

    wow, humbling! what a cool experience. like I may have mentioned, I tried this flintlock out before, but relatively low key. today I tried it out at a friends range in Mebane, NC. Thanks RJ1 I learned the right way to "flash the barrel" and swab it clean the right way. Thank goodness for those...
  10. J

    Charge amount, etc...

    Greetings gentlemen, thank you for your kind words and good info. My Grandad's brass field powder measurer has a strip of masking tape on it with ink pen markings with stuff such as: 3 rings equals 82 grains, 4 rings equals 96 grains... etc. and below the writing he has "2F" written. I know he...
  11. J

    Charge amount, etc...

    I have acquired my Grandfather's flintlock. Its a Thomspon Center Arms .50 caliber. I have all the materials to go to the range. I remember shooting it with my Grandad when I was young, but he's gone now and I don't remember the amount of charge. I have two cans of black rifle powder,one marked...
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