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Re: Another black powder question [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884875
06/14/23 10:47 PM
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KSnow....found yah some .526.... just right for that thicker patch


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Re: Another black powder question [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884990
06/15/23 07:17 AM
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Thanks, Ness. I cast my own and am satisfied with the accuracy I am getting right now. Maybe if I find a mold in that size for a price I can't refuse I'll try it out.

Re: Another black powder question [Re: Nessmuck] #7885048
06/15/23 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Nessmuck
Get a .45 cal.

Uses less powder..

And is well ovah 2000 fps

Heck ..most of the Black powder bench shooters use a .40 cal

Black powder bench ?....hmmmmm now I'm curious


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Re: Another black powder question [Re: Hanger] #7885050
06/15/23 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Hanger
I mainly use round ball in my guns but my .32 is a 1/48 twist. The reason for me trying conicals in the 32 is to gain more weight, .310 round ball= 45gr while a maxi ball I think = 105gr.
Look at your state regs and find out what minimum caliber they allow for hunting. A .45 will take down a lot, plus if casting round ball you’re using less lead per bullet. Depending on what type of muzzle loader you buy you can swap barrels out. You can find some cheap deals out there.

.38 cal is minimum for deer. Still not quite sure on the style I want. Hawakens just look to blocky same with the Mississippi. The swiss guns would be a dream but just not practical. The Kentucky and Pennsylvania one are two I'm kinda stuck on honestly.


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Re: Another black powder question [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885051
06/15/23 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolfdog91
Originally Posted by Nessmuck
Get a .45 cal.

Uses less powder..

And is well ovah 2000 fps

Heck ..most of the Black powder bench shooters use a .40 cal

Black powder bench ?....hmmmmm now I'm curious


Check out chunk guns or over the log guns. Pretty much dedicated target rifles that often weigh over 12 pounds. All about accuracy.

Interesting, but not my cup of tea.

Re: Another black powder question [Re: coonlove] #7885052
06/15/23 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by coonlove
If you are looking at modern cast bullets ,instead of made for muzzleloader conicals, the issue is engraving the rifling. With a long bearing surface you would be hammering them down the barrel.

Hmmm honestly didn't even consider that


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Re: Another black powder question [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885053
06/15/23 08:43 AM
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Side note , also wanna get into BP cartridges at some point. Pedersoili has a few I'd love to own
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Re: Another black powder question [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885104
06/15/23 09:50 AM
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Yup....the. 45/70 sharps are nice


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Re: Another black powder question [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885118
06/15/23 10:12 AM
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Look at “poor boy” styles. I like to do a lot of walking, so I want less weight. If you are bench shooting then get a “chunk gun”.
Edit: didn’t see k snow had mentioned chunk gun already.

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