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    50 cal question

    I am brand new to this game and ordered some stuff to get started. My question is this, I have .490 round balls and .010 patches, will I get a tight enough seal to not loose pressure around the ball. If so, can I use 2 patches per ball?
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    Deer load

    I don't want to hijack this thread, but after reading the responses I have a question. A few of you are loading your .54 with FFF and your .50 with FF. My understanding was that larger calibers shot powder that was more coarse. Thanks.
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    new used gun

    Thanks guys. I wish that I had found this site earlier. The ramrod has been stuck in the barrel for about a month as I did not know what to do. Should I put some oil/lubricant down the barrel before trying to shoot it out? Also, I bought pre-cut and lubed patches that came with a starter kit...
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    new used gun

    Thanks everyone and I appologize for the dumb answer earlier. I will tell on myself now and let you know why I am asking these questions. I got a free hawken earlier from a buddy that had not used in a while and the barrel was horrible. I cleaned on it for a few days and when I ran my first...
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    new used gun

    OK... I am a rookie so I am going to say percussion rifle. In my defense, I assumed that this was understood becuase of the forum being named "Percussion Rifles". Anyway, if more info is needed I will try to provide it.
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    new used gun

    The gun is a Traditions 50 cal 1:48 twist. I am not sure what the previous owner did with the gun before storing it. I am thinking that I should wipe the barrel with a dry patch and maybe fire a cap or two before loading the first time. I am thinking about starting with 50 gr of FFg and will...
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    new used gun

    My second hand gun arrived at the house on Friday. I have not shot it yet and want to know what I need to do, if anything, before shooting it the first time. It seems well taken care of, but I am new to muzzleloading. Have never even held one in my hands until yesterday. Thanks.
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    starting to muzzleload

    I plan on using the gun ultimately for hunting purposes. I want to find an accurate load with enough punch to make a clean kill. I have never shot this type of weapon before. My primary weapon now is an osage selfbow and 605 grain arrow. This will be quite a learning experience. I would...
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    starting to muzzleload

    All I went on line to the possible shop and bought the percussion starter kit. Then I came across a .50 cal gun that I could afford. It has a 1:48 twist, and I plan to shoot PRB only. I know that ideally, a slower rate of twist would be better, but this is what I have. My question is this...
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