Hi guys... This will be my first year hunting with a muzzleloader. I've put in the time at the range and am able to hit an orange-size target at 100 yards with my new GPR, so I'm feeling pretty good about accuracy at the range. Historically I've been pretty reliable hunting with a modern rifle or pistol, so hey, I figure I have as good a chance as anyone, I suppose! Besides... it's the hunt that's the fun part, eh?
Nevertheless, as I think ahead, I'm worried about my flash-pan powder getting wet as it sits there in the real-world conditions of hunting. I can imagine several choice words coming out of my mouth if I pull the trigger and nothing goes "bang."
I've read mixed reviews about using a "cow's knee" to keep the power dry. Some say that they aren't really all that helpful, and I've read where guys are saying that they essentially use their arm pit to keep the powder dry.
Any opinions here guys?
If you're an "armpit" kinda hunter, how the heck do you actually sit or stand with your lock tucked up in your pit? Sounds like a weird contortion to me, but maybe I'm overthinking it? If you do this all the time and are handy with uploading a picture of you in such a position, by all means, do share!
Thanks guys!
As they say... keep your powder dry!
Nevertheless, as I think ahead, I'm worried about my flash-pan powder getting wet as it sits there in the real-world conditions of hunting. I can imagine several choice words coming out of my mouth if I pull the trigger and nothing goes "bang."
I've read mixed reviews about using a "cow's knee" to keep the power dry. Some say that they aren't really all that helpful, and I've read where guys are saying that they essentially use their arm pit to keep the powder dry.
Any opinions here guys?
If you're an "armpit" kinda hunter, how the heck do you actually sit or stand with your lock tucked up in your pit? Sounds like a weird contortion to me, but maybe I'm overthinking it? If you do this all the time and are handy with uploading a picture of you in such a position, by all means, do share!
Thanks guys!
As they say... keep your powder dry!