Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
[Re: Pike River]
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09/15/19 06:59 AM
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is best to let your rifle tell you what it wants to shoot.
i tried many bullets and found my old side lock shoots the CVA deer slayers the best, man they are real hard to find now.
John 3/16
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Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
[Re: cotton]
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09/15/19 08:02 AM
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is best to let your rifle tell you what it wants to shoot.
i tried many bullets and found my old side lock shoots the CVA deer slayers the best, man they are real hard to find now. Mine shoots the Dixie gun works buffalo balliet best used to be able to get them in the store now you have to order from Dixie Lots of different ones out there try some and see which your gun likes best
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
[Re: TraderVic]
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09/15/19 05:16 PM
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I shoot a Great Plains 54 cal. I started with the 1:66 roundball barrel and bought a fast twist (1:32) barrel so I could hunt with conical bullets. My rifle shoots the maxiball lead bullet very well. T/C doesn't sell them anymore, however, Track of the Wolf does sell a generic version. What do you use for lube between the ribs?
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Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
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09/15/19 05:32 PM
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I shoot a 1:66 Hawken with a round ball and spit patch with accuracy. Figure out what she likes.
I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
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Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
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09/15/19 05:36 PM
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Maxi's were designed specifically for Thompson Center's line of muzzle loaders. I never could get them to shoot well in any other rifles, however, they shot exceptionally well in Thompson's rifles. As has already mentioned; you' will just have to experiment and see what works best in you rifle.
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Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
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09/15/19 05:48 PM
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When I blackpowder hunted I used T/C's Maxi-Hunters in 50 cal.
They shot well and had some serious knockdown power.
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Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
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09/15/19 06:43 PM
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The great plains that you are shooting is a good bullet. Problems with it? Also you mention Minie's. Keep in mind that they are undersized to expedite fast loading and have a hollow base. Too heavy a charge will deform the thin walls of the skirt and cause problems. There are "improved" Minies out there that have thicker skirts. The Maxi from Track is advertised as cast from T/C molds, so should be similar to store bought. My 2 cents.
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Re: Maxi vs Minnie vs Great Plains
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09/15/19 09:30 PM
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I shoot a Great Plains 54 cal. I started with the 1:66 roundball barrel and bought a fast twist (1:32) barrel so I could hunt with conical bullets. My rifle shoots the maxiball lead bullet very well. T/C doesn't sell them anymore, however, Track of the Wolf does sell a generic version. What do you use for lube between the ribs? The maxi balls come in a bag of 25, no lube. I have not lubed the purchased ones yet....as I still am shooting from my supply of T/C maxiballs, which cone lubed. I was thinking Crisco, but will call TOW for their recommendation.
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