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    How Big ya need …to feel Safe?

    OK, something else. After a days hunt this year, I got back to my Jeep and de-capped the rifle. The cap had no propellant in it. I have never had that happen, my caps are CCI, I never thought to check them before use. One of the early posts on this thread talked about adding a few grains to the...
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    How Big ya need …to feel Safe?

    I hunt with nothing but muzzle loaders (except for ducks) I use a Bresien underhammer 45 cal. 405 gr. and 96 gr of 3F. I have shot 20 deer +/- without ever finding a projectile in the deer. The thought of facing a bear with that rifle, even though I shoot it well -- well, it ain't happening. I...
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    Barrel diameter vs. actual ball size

    Phil, thanks for the response. The bore dia is correct -- .401 When I lived in MN I was a frequent shopper at the "Track" Great store and the staff is first rate -- waiting for the new catalog. I will shoot the rifle a few times, although it looks like it is in good enough shape to shoot often...
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    Barrel diameter vs. actual ball size

    I have had muzzle loading rifles in the past, always bullet rifles. My new/old Kentucky rifle has a diameter of.401, 1 twist in about 48" Do I buy a 36 cal. ball and patch to fit? Thanks in advance for any info. E LaBrash
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