New member interested in flintlock hunting

[NotDanielBoone]

I've looked at this site a few times, but just joined this morning. I've been shooting since I was a little kid (Ike was president), but just started with the black powder last year. I am interested mainly in hunting and being able to consistently hit a deer at 100 yards. I'm shooting a Traditions Deerhunter. My gun range, Delaware County Field and Stream, has 50 and 75yd ranges for muzzleloaders. My near term goals are to find a proper charge/load and to be able to put that first shot where I want it, then to kill a bear. Any help/advice is welcome.

 

[user 31232]

Welcome from southern Indiana

 

[GregK]

Welcome from the Catskills

 

[Eutycus]

Howdy and Welcome from Texas!

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Hello and welcome from Columbia Cnty.

 

[RobertIN]

Welcome from Indiana friend.

 

[Duk]

Welcome from North Dakota

 

[kelljp]

Welcome from East TN

 

[x_count]

Welcome from the coast of North Carolina!

 

[Dobegrant]

Welcome from Arizona

 

[toot]

Welcome.

 

[kyron4]

I run 70 grains of 2F black powder with a .018" patch and .490" round ball in my DeerHunter cap gun. I've taken deer at 80 yds, and it groups around 1 1/2" to 2" at 50 yards with my old eyes. Welcome to the addiction my friend.

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine. Ask your question elsewhere in the forum for the best results.
Nit Wit

 

[Colonial Boy]

Welcome from New England.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

I've looked at this site a few times, but just joined this morning. I've been shooting since I was a little kid (Ike was president), but just started with the black powder last year. I am interested mainly in hunting and being able to consistently hit a deer at 100 yards. I'm shooting a Traditions Deerhunter. My gun range, Delaware County Field and Stream, has 50 and 75yd ranges for muzzleloaders. My near term goals are to find a proper charge/load and to be able to put that first shot where I want it, then to kill a bear. Any help/advice is welcome.

Welcome from Damascus, MD

Repeat your question in either the percussion or flintlock rifle section as applies to your rifle. You'll get more answers.

LD

 

[Daniel Keller]

Welcome from East Tennessee

 

[gibby]

Welcome from central Tx. Like you, just started and having blast.

 

[VA Hawken]

Welcome from Winchester, VA!

 

[LSLibelo]

Welcome from California.

 

[Kyle Kalasnik]

Welcome from Potter County, PA.

You’re in the right place to get answers. There are a lot of knowledgeable and helpful folks on this forum.