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    Am I using the right ball size?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I wish I could order extra BP for my friends, but they have all moved on to inlines. If they can't put a couple of Pyrodex "pills" in their barrels, they're like lost sheep. Of course, they think I'm a fool to stay with the more traditional model for hunting, but...
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    Am I using the right ball size?

    Thanks for the advice. I used that particular powder, because there is no shop within 75 miles of here that sells real black powder. I'll measure the ball diameter just to compare.
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    Am I using the right ball size?

    I just added a picture of the patch - what do you think?
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    Am I using the right ball size?

    Oh, the patches are the pre-lubed CVAs which measured to ~0.011". I found one of the patches on the snow after shooting, and it looked like I could easily use it again, as it had little fouling or signs of trauma. Is that a clue?
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    Am I using the right ball size?

    I picked up a used CVA .54 cal side lock and it came with a box of 54 _(.530) cal Hornady lead round balls. I did some sighting in at ~ 35 yds with 90 grains of American Pioneer FFG (with lubed patch). I noticed that it was somewhat erratic in patterning. After cleaning, I used a digital...
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    Confused about cleaning and leaving charge in gun

    Okay, thanks to all on the previous thread on getting started. For you hunters out there, one thing that made me wonder (based on some comments I've seen) is: When hunting, don't cap the gun until you are ready "in the blind". Which is fine from a safety standpoint. However, after a days...
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    Smokepole Noob Needs Help and your Input

    Thanks for all the input folks. I love to shoot my rifles, I used to shoot highpower in the DCM at camp perry OH, so there may be a good chance I'll be shooting this more than I've alluded to. I hope I didn't come of as meaning its only used one time a year. I've shot dozens of deer, through...
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    Smokepole Noob Needs Help and your Input

    Okay, I'll admit first off that I've never loaded a 'smokepole before - although I've shot them a long time ago. I've been hunting for 20 years with a modern rifle and I obtained a used CVA 54 cal traditional type weapon. I want to try it with deer season this year. Would it be best to just...
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