hey from FISHERS INDIANA

[BIGDAVE101]

Just got a NEW ENGLANDER .50cal, by Thompson arms,unfired, looks new. Does this count for a smokepole muzzloader?

Only fired a muzzleloader one shot,40 years ago.... need advice and instruction. Look forward to getting into this sport...

 

[Colonial Boy]

Welcome from this New Englander, by all accounts a nice gun; check back on earlier posts.

 

[Bassdog1]

Welcome neighbor I am from Tipton congrats on your New Englander.

 

[BIGDAVE101]

Welcome neighbor I am from Tipton congrats on your New Englander.

thanks, where can one shoot smokepoles around here? 1st one... thanks

 

[Bassdog1]

Very few public ranges that I know of most shoot on private land where they can find a good back stop. There might be a range north side of Noblesville I will try to get you a name. Do you have everything you need to shoot?

 

[david w]

Just got a NEW ENGLANDER .50cal, by Thompson arms,unfired, looks new. Does this count for a smokepole muzzloader?

Only fired a muzzleloader one shot,40 years ago.... need advice and instruction. Look forward to getting into this sport...

Howdy, and welcome! Yes, the Hawken definitely qualifies.

Thank you for your service!

 

[Old Timer 48]

Welcome!

 

[Crooked Creek]

Welcome from South IN!

I picked up a nice New Englander recently, also.

 

[BIGDAVE101]

Very few public ranges that I know of most shoot on private land where they can find a good back stop. There might be a range north side of Noblesville I will try to get you a name. Do you have everything you need to shoot?

have nothing yet, what do i need?

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine. Shot my first bear with a New Englander.
Nit Wit

 

[UndeadPoet]

Welcome, from North Carolina, and thank you for your service!

 

[deermanok]

Welcome from Oklahoma.
My older brother served in the 101st.

 

[Bassdog1]

Some real Blackpowder, a few different thicknesses of patches Patch lube, appropriate size lead balls, a short starter and some #11 caps as I am assuming it is a Caplock. Then some basic cleaning materials. I am headed to Misssissippi to crappie fish for a week but when I get back I will make you a nice sized starter kit as a gift and get it to you. I am in the Fishers area about every day with work.

 

[BIGDAVE101]

Some real Blackpowder, a few different thicknesses of patches Patch lube, appropriate size lead balls, a short starter and some #11 caps as I am assuming it is a Caplock. Then some basic cleaning materials. I am headed to Misssissippi to crappie fish for a week but when I get back I will make you a nice sized starter kit as a gift and get it to you. I am in the Fishers area about every day with work.

thanks, really appreciate it

 

[david w]

When I had a .50 Hawken, I used a .490 round ball, and a .015 patch. It's been a long time, but I remember around 75 gr. 2Fg was very accurate. Of course, you're gun may be different.

 

[Hawk54]

Howdy from Minnesota.

 

[BIGDAVE101]

howdy to Minnesota, almost no snow here this winter.... you?

 

[Hawk54]

howdy to Minnesota, almost no snow here this winter.... you?

Howdy BIGDAVE101. Not much snow here at all in the Minneapolis area. Was very cold with officially 51 days this winter with below zero temps. Hardly any snow after the second week of December. What we did get stayed because of the cold. I see your picture and 101 in your forum name. Were you in the 101st?

 

[BIGDAVE101]

I was, 2003-2004, trip to IRAQ.

 

[Hawk54]

I was, 2003-2004, trip to IRAQ.

Thanks for your service. I was also in the 101st. 11c Weapons Platoon A Co. 3/187th Infantry.