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    Found CVA Bobcat

    My only shootable muzzleloading rifle is a .54 Bobcat. (I don't shoot my CSA 1863 Fayetteville and my British Pattern 1842). I love it. I shot a "turkey shoot" BP rifle competition against some nice expensive rifles and it held its own. I came away with a turkey, and tied for second place. The...
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    musket nipples for cva rifles?

    See discussion in this forum: Post146268 "Musket Cap vs #11" I saw that Cabelas had musket caps for CVA rifles, but the concensus on this formum was it wasn't necessary, and could bring problems (hammer not striking square on larger nipple), and expense. I got rid of my stock #11 nipples and...
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    Newbies: Don't get discouraged!

    I am begining to think muzzleloading is not a sport, it's a RELATIONSHIP!
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    Newbies: Don't get discouraged!

    I am a newbie, have been shooting black powder since my first painful experience in May this year. (See my post "First Blood" describing what a heavily loaded plastic stocked .54 CVA Bobcat can do to your shoulder). Accuracy was so bad, that if I hadn't been reading this forum wherein many...
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    Did I hurt my barrel?

    Gametracker, I believe your GPR is irreparably ruined and there is a significant danger of it spontaneuosly exploding, even if it is just sitting in your gun cabinet. Please immediately ship it to me for proper disposal. :winking:
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    Real-tail cost of shooting Percussions

    Thank you, Apache, you have confirmed what I suspected. I got into BP thinking it would be less expensive than cartridge guns. It is not. It is just more fun than cartridge guns. :m2c:
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    musket caps vs. #11

    I have used 777 and Pyrodex (both FFG equiv.) and have had some ignition problems. Typically the first shot b/c of grease and oil, and after 20 shots or more I start getting short hang-fires...(click,Boom instead of just Boom.)I use a little plastic tube to blow out the nipple each shot, and I...
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    musket caps vs. #11

    I see that Cabelas has musket cap nipples for most rifles, including CVA. Should I convert from #11 to musket caps? I imagine that I would get better ignition.Any disadvantages?
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    musket caps vs. #11

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    Ever play with a blunderbuss?

    Joe, I got the blunderbuss bug at a young age. At about 15, asked for one for Christmas...it was that highwayman/Irish outlaw thing I found attractive. Dad bought me one from Dixie Gun Works. It is made in Liege Belgium by Centaure. I was the only kid on my block with one. I shot it with BB's...
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    Re-stock a Bobcat?

    Thanks to Arcticap, a member of this noble website, I was directed to eBay, and bought a somewhat modern-looking stock with a lock, all pre fitted for a Bobcat barrel for $45. Check it out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=73979&item=7168471507&rd=1. I will let you guys...
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    Re-stock a Bobcat?

    Captchee: Got Pics? I would love to see those babies!
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    Re-stock a Bobcat?

    I have a plastic stocked .54 CVA Bobcat that I enjoy shooting. I got the idea it would be a fun project to try to re-stock it in wood, perhaps with a longer length of pull. I am considering: 1.) just buying a wood stock for one, but I don't know where 2.) buying a Hawken type pre-cut stock and...
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    First Blood

    Thanks WV HillBilly for your kind concern. I was just joking with Hank. I do have a manual, and I have been firearms enthusiast for many years and handload as well, so I know the dangers of exceeding the pressure limits. The manual has a section of load data, and gives the specs on a .54 CVA St...
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    First Blood

    :agree: Would doubling it suffice?
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    First Blood

    Goofball is a rather appropriate moniker, no? :haha: And no, I am not soured on shooting this crazy plastic-stocked-cannon. Half the fun is figuring out how to make it shoot well. Thank you all for the advice on a shoulder-pad and the loads. I am relieved no one thought the load was a light...
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    First Blood

    I am new to this forum, and never shot a muzzleloading rifle before. On Saturday I had a rather amusing introduction to the sport. I bought a CVA Bobcat; which all the postings say is a pretty fair rifle for the price. Mine is in .54. The seller and the manual told me to start at a light load...
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    New Hopkins & Allen

    Please update and let us know how she shoots. I am seriouly considering ordering a .50. Bruce says he can get 2'' groups at 100yds with these babies. That would be nice.
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    Underhammers.com

    HI! I just joined. I have a desire to shoot in club silhouette matches. A rifle has to hit, and knock down, a 50 pound metal ram at 200yds. I want something really accurate, and packing plenty of downrange punch. It must shoot patched ball, no conicals. I was thinking about an underhammer from...
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