Some BP questions

[zara_puppy]

Not trying to offend to each there own. I dont have any inline muzzleloaders at my house. Im a traditional guy. I dont shoot sabots or anything that resembles a bullet in my muzzleloaders. I just like the old side lock flint and cap. When I stuff mine its with real black and a round ball. Like I said not at all trying to offend its just me. I know there are alot of the inlines out there and they have a big following.

Oh heck! I take no offense at all. I found this place and stuck around because it’s totally supportive. Nothing but a friendly heckle now and then. Tons to learn. And ya’ll do some pretty cool stuff. I should apologize anyway - kind of highjacked a thread. Guess I got excited. I’ll blame it on the upcoming hunting season.

[RanchRoper]

Anybody shoot any of the shorter barrel scout or cub versions? 28" barrel? How's the recoil?

[BigAl52]

Not trying to offend to each there own. I dont have any inline muzzleloaders at my house. Im a traditional guy. I dont shoot sabots or anything that resembles a bullet in my muzzleloaders. I just like the old side lock flint and cap. When I stuff mine its with real black and a round ball. Like I said not at all trying to offend its just me. I know there are alot of the inlines out there and they have a big following.

Oh heck! I take no offense at all. I found this place and stuck around because it’s totally supportive. Nothing but a friendly heckle now and then. Tons to learn. And ya’ll do some pretty cool stuff. I should apologize anyway - kind of highjacked a thread. Guess I got excited. I’ll blame it on the upcoming hunting season.

Since the title of the thread is about Black Powder I dont nor would I think anyone else considers it a Hijack at all to ask or include the inlines. I love talking about the Black Powder guns. Besides Ive been trying to enable North Country Girl for awhile to get her to shooting some BP again.

[BigAl52]

Anybody shoot any of the shorter barrel scout or cub versions? 28" barrel? How's the recoil?

Haven’t shot those particular guns but I have shot a Lyman Trade Rifle with a 28 inch in 54 caliber and its mild.

[RanchRoper]

Basically same rifle by the looks of it.

[BigAl52]

Lots of guys like the Lyman Great Plains rifles. Because of the Hawken styling. I do to and own one in a flint 54 caliber. But I also really like my Lyman Trade rifle. It has a single trigger and its a good trigger. It also comes in flint. It gets overlooked alot in my opinion but its a great handling and shooting gun. I changed out the front sight on mine because Lymans front sight blade is thicker than I like. Bought one from track of the wolf.

[RanchRoper]

Here's an interesting twist...looks like have to buy black powder in stores, don't see any that will ship it. Might be tough to find around here.


**found some in Calgary...GOEX all variations

[RanchRoper]

Where/how do you folks store your black powder? I keep my plastic jugs of Universal in a locked steel cabinet in the house/reloading room. We don't have A/C but even now with it 90+ outside the plastic jugs are cool, and I leave the lids loose to prevent pressure buildup. But BP is a little more volatile I imagine.

[BigAl52]

I just store mine in the basement in the box it came in Keith. nothing special. Ive never had any issues.

[RanchRoper]

The more research I do the more I am leaning toward a percussion model. I can get BP substitutes, caps and lead balls all online and shipped. Much easier, as actual Black Powder is only in Calgary 3 hrs away. The flintlock is cool, but just not practical for me. There is a dealer for Pedersoli in Alberta and I have them checking price and ETA on this rifle in .50 cal...all reviews I have read suggest that Pyrodex (readily available) shoots fine in caplocks, but not in flints. Still old school which I like, and acceptable should I participate in any BP or rendezvous type stuff. Won't get the true BP smoke and aroma, but can always try some if I want to later. It just gives me options.

https://www.davide-pedersoli.com/scheda ... model.html

High Wall adventures coming soon, then maybe some old timey mountain man shooting to follow at a later date...