Re-Acquainted

[nate c]

I owned/shot a TC 45 Hawken in the mid 80's when I was in high school. I haven't so much as fired one since.

After lurking on the board for awhile and reading bits here and there I stumbled on what I think was a decent deal today and bought a .50 Traditions percussion hawken kit for $159.

Looking forward to assembly and getting out and shooting it some this winter. Next fall we are going for Deer and Elk in OR and/or WA.

Nate

 

[Robert58]

Glad to hear you are back into muzzleloading. I started 2 1/2 years ago with a T/C Hawken I picked up in a pawn shop. It's a blast.

:grin:

Robert

 

[howdydoit]

I am new also and I dont see me ever turning back. Its been the most fun Ive had shooting in a long time. :v

 

[pathfinderifh]

Once yer here,ya caint leave! :nono: I started back in the late '70s and due to personal reasons had to set aside this VERY large part of my life a couple of years ago :cursing:.Just recently returned and life could not be better! The folks who are involved in this lifestyle are more than freinds,most are family.
Some folks I haven't seen for years and when we met again, It was like we saw each other yesterday, no ball bustin' as to where I've been, just are things good and do ya need anything! Amazing bunch of charecters :haha:

Pathfinder

 

[nate c]

Thanks guys.

I'm off to the woodshop to get some shaping and carving tools today.

Then I need to figure out if I can brown this bbl in the oven at home.

Nate

 

[howdydoit]

Go for it Nate

The only thing I can say is if you can imagine it you can do it. good luck :thumbsup:

 

[MrBear]

Glad to see ya decided to give 'er a go again. Hope you're able to draw a tag for Muzzle Loader season! :thumbsup:

 

[NoJacketRequired]

By the way - if your Traditions Hawken is anything like mine, you'll be very, very pleased with its performance. There's a great big pile of venison down in my freezer to back up that claim too! :haha:

Hope you enjoy the sport as much as I do.

 

[walruskid1]

Then I need to figure out if I can brown this bbl in the oven at home.

just make sure the boss ain't home! :nono:

 

[nate c]

Yup - I have a few points in OR right now so I'm hoping to find something in the Malheur / Murderer's Creek / John Day area for Deer.

I'm thinking of doing a WA side hunt with a friend of mine who lives across the river. If I'm reading the regs correctly you can hunt up there with a 'general' mz season (no lottery). Its more than a little bit expensive, but it may be something to try out.

What part of OR are you located?

 

[nate c]

Yeah no kidding. I'm going to guess this stuff might stink just a little.

I wonder if our oven's self-cleaning feature extends to Birchwood Casey Gun Brown compound? :thumbsup:

 

[howdydoit]

Nate,

Just getr done, pay for the consiquences later. :rotf:

 

[Zonie]

nate c: If you have any questions about building your kit be sure to go over to the "Builders Bench" and ask away.
Some of the best builders in the world are regulars there and they will all help you with any question you have.

 

[MrBear]

Sounds like you have a good shot at a tag. I'm in Central Oregon. Usualy hunt the Santiam or Metolius units. I'm also shooting a Traditions Hawken Woodsman in .54 cal. Shoots better than I can! :winking:

 

[nate c]

Thanks again everyone - The builders bench forum does look like it has a lot of good information.

Nate