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    Blackpowder Pistol

    I have a Traditions Trapper in 50 cal percussion. Have used it in club matches for a few years with no problems from the pistol. Very accurate, lock is fine and has the double set triggers. I like the looks of it and the shape of the grip works well for me with the raised nub on the grip...
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    Shooting with the Merit Optical sight

    I started a few years ago with a home made aperture that I taped on shooting glasses. It worked. The advantage to using the Merit (which I have used for quite a while now) is that the aperture is adjustable, which makes a big difference in clarity depending on the available light on any given day.
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    CVA Mt Rifle history revisited

    I found a CVA Mountain Rifle Flintlock kit in .45 caliber in the late 70's for around $60. at a department store in Winchester, KY that was going out of business. It has the Douglas barrel. Still shoot it on a regular basis and it is like most, extremely accurate. I decided a couple of years ago...
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    which furnace is best

    I have a 10 lb capacity Lee with bottom pour spout that I bought back in the 70's that continues to work great. Also bought a 20 lb Lee Production IV about 6 years ago for casting large quantities of pistol bullets. Don't think you can beat them. I cast lots of maxi balls also and either pot...
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    .54 -vs-45-70gov?

    Prior to a Colorado elk hunt last fall, I developed a load for my 54 Renegade with a 405 grain maxi ball. I chronographed 110 grains of 2F with the 405 grain bullet at 1325fps. I think this is similar to the old 45-70 load and the velocity I usually get in my Marlin 1895 with 38.5 grains of IMR...
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    54 Cal TC Renegade for Elk hunt

    I spent a lot of range time a few months ago working up a load for my .54 Renegade to use during the Colorado muzzleloading season in September. Did not have any luck with the elk. Can't tell you what it would do to an elk, but it looks good on paper. I used a maxi-ball weighing 405 grains (I...
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    My first muzzleloader was?

    First one was a CVA Mountain Rifle Kit (the one with the douglas barrel)in the late 70's. Paid about $60. for it at a Britt's Department store in Winchester, KY, that was going out of business. Still own it and shoot it often.
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    How Did You Fare in Colorado?

    Three of us back packed into unit 6 near Walden. All had cow tags. Saw a good bull opening morning but no elk after that. Saw a few deer and several hunters. We came out Wednesday. Good time none the less. Can't beat a camp in the Rockies!
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    Ruger OA Sighting Question

    If you are still impacting high with the rear adjustable sight all the way down, you need a higher front sight. I had the same problem with my stainless Old Army, as others have had that I shoot with. On the stainless model I have you can drive the roll pin out of the front sight blade and...
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    traditions trapper pistol

    I received a trapper percussion pistol for Christmas and took it to the range today. There is much info on this forum about the trapper (do a search). Due to time available today I just fired six shots. Using 20 grains 3F and patched .490 round ball the first shot at 25yds hit level with but...
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    T/C Seneca

    I have a .36 Seneca that I have shot in local matches for several years. I use a Hornady .350 round ball and 30 grs 3F GOEX at 25 and 50yds and 35grs at 100yds. Pound of powder lasts forever. I precut pillow ticking patches (Wal Mart material) using a nickel as a pattern. I wipe the bore about...
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    To Use or Not To Use a Flash Cup

    I highly recommend them for those left hand shooters shooting a right hand percussion rifle. Helps keep the hot fragments from the cap from landing in the bend of your right arm.
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    Just Joined!

    Looks like a really great place to learn from others and to share what little knowledge I have about the subject. I primarily shoot with the Kentucky Long Rifle Club located near Morehead, KY.- have been a member for several years.Looking forward to spending time on this site!
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