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[peterk]

Just wanted to say hi.

I joined this forum because I am interested in learning about muzzloaders. Currently, I only shoot with a bow. I shoot every week and I use it for hunting. I am interested in muzzleloading for similar reasons but I know absolutley nothing about them. However, I am leaning towards a more traditional firearm mostly because it appears cheaper to fire (round balls) than the modern muzzleloaders. I have a friend that owns a Thompson CF and it cost $1.50 per shot. Ouch!! When I go to the range I'd like to take 50 shots and not go broke doing it. I have another friend that owns a traditional gun. Shoots round balls up to 100 yds with great accuracy, plenty of knock down power, and it costs him pennies. Any initial insight you guys could give me would be great.


Peter Kovago

 

[shmrck1]

peterk,
welcome to the forum glad to have you with us. you are certainly at the right place to get any ??? you have answered. just browse the forums and you will pick up a lot of information but by all means ask ???? that is what this forum is all about. hope you will join in whenever you can.
again welcome and stay active
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I am snake-eyes :thumbsup: eace:

 

[silverfox]

peterk,
Welcome your at the right place. To answer some of your questions you have to pick your rifle and traditional is the right choice weather T/C, Lyman etc. Cost per shot with round ball verys a little depending on where you get your caps,powder,patches,balls. Caps 100 $4-5, powder 100+ shots per pound $9-20, Patches pre lubed 100 $6-8, Balls 100 50cal $8. You save alot by making your patches,casting balls and buying powder in bulk. 10-12 cents a shot compared to up to a $1 or more per bullet.
Again welcome and ask all the questions you can think of an someone will give you good and safe answers.
Merry Christmas
Fox

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome,

Casting your own is definately the way to go. If you can source free or cheap lead and make a lube from "household" products you can shoot for 15