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January 8th 1823

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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:33 pm

It sure does. It also pushes the 39" barrel around too.
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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by Redthies » Fri Jan 13, 2023 11:19 am

Nice shooting RR. I recently inherited a TC Hawken in .50 cal. Any tips you’d care to offer? I know virtually nothing about black powder shooting. I hear caps are scarce these days? I was going to sell it off, but with our current worries, it might be the only rifle left in my safe some day, so I’d best get it figured out!
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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:19 pm

Caps are scarce up here right now but I’ve read you can find them in the US if you hunt around.
With a caplock you can shoot black powder substitutes. I use Triple 7 powder 2f or 3f. Works great and easy clean up. I have Pyrodex too but it’s dirtier powder to shoot and clean.

Reduce your load with T7 by 15% as per mfg. it’s punchy powder. Good luck!
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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by Mags » Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:05 pm

Right after Christmas, Sportsmans had a lot of black powder and caps.
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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by Redthies » Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:37 pm

Mags wrote:
Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:05 pm
Right after Christmas, Sportsmans had a lot of black powder and caps.
Sportsman’s Warehouse? We have one in Spokane I’ll check. North 40 Outfitters is my local shop and they have nothing.

I’ve heard you can convert a cap lock to use large rifle primers too?

RR, you shoot mostly balls or do you ever shoot “bullets”?
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1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF

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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:19 pm

Lead balls only from the black powder guns. My cartridge guns are all 45 Colt which I reload. Mostly 250gr lead.

Not sure on your primer/cap question, I only use #11 caps. The reason there's a shortage in Canada is because I have them all. :)
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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by Mags » Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:32 pm

Redthies wrote:
Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:37 pm
I’ve heard you can convert a cap lock to use large rifle primers too?
I've heard that too. Supposedly very carefully removing the anvil in the primer cap.

I've also heard of this VariFlame II Large Rifle Primer Conversion for Muzzle Loaders
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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by Hatchdog » Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:54 am

Redthies wrote:
Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:37 pm
Mags wrote:
Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:05 pm
Right after Christmas, Sportsmans had a lot of black powder and caps.
Sportsman’s Warehouse? We have one in Spokane I’ll check. North 40 Outfitters is my local shop and they have nothing.

I’ve heard you can convert a cap lock to use large rifle primers too?

RR, you shoot mostly balls or do you ever shoot “bullets”?
Morning James,

Next time I’m in Sportsman’s I’ll check for caps. If available I would be happy to pick some up for you and hold them until next time you come this way. I’m only a couple miles east of Deer Park and can meet you there when you drive thru.


Best,
Mike


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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by RanchRoper » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:03 am

One more tip with black powder rifles, and maybe the most important; follow through on every shot. Don't move! Count to 3 before you move a muscle after it goes boom or you'll miss your mark.
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Re: January 8th 1823

Post by Redthies » Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:33 pm

Thanks for the tips RR! I am definitely going to keep the Hawken now, so I’ll start collecting bits and pieces I need. Lots to learn.
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SGC .22 LR Stripped and oiled up
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF

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