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SOLD $300.00 - Knight DISC Muzzleloading Rifle .50 Caliber w/ Simmons scope 1.5-5x32 ... I found these illustrations in Ned Robert's "The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle. The drawing was provided to Mr Roberts by Mr. Wm. V. Lowe. These are pictures of the Primer Ignition Device installed on a Brockway Rifle.1,237. May 3, 2023. #1. I had posted about using cotton balls as over-powder wads. I had gotten the info off another Traditional ML Forum. I have been trying them out of my T/C Hawken .45 with prb's. I have tried 35 gr/40 gr/45 gr/50 gr of T7 3 f. Very poor group size. So i was/am using .012 flannel patch material n recovered patches are fine.We have a passion for the “Race Guns” of muzzleloading and will cover modern muzzleloaders often. And Everything Else. Muzzleloading is about the accoutrements, people, and stories behind them just as much as it is about the muzzleloader. Archiving the people of muzzleloading and the stories they share is at …299. Mar 26, 2022. #1. As some of you good folks may remember, those pesky patent breech plugs found on all the offshore guns present an issue and concern for both fouling control and cleaning. These plugs have an ante-chamber that's smaller in diameter than the bbl's bore. Thus, normal cleaning rods can't get into the ante-chamber to swab out ...The advances in tightening up manufacturing tolerances, over the past 10-15 years, as applied to the inline muzzleloading rifle; have brought the muzzleoading community from a place where a shooter had no choice but to experiment in order to find an accurate load(s) for his sidelock flintlock/percussion rifle; to the present time where a ...

Discuss non-smokeless Inline muzzleloading here! Inline rifles and shotgun talk is welcome here! Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum:Background: In 2011, MidwayUSA offered "Factory Second Muzzleloading Bullets, 45 Caliber (452 Diameter), 250 Grain Polymer Tip Spitzer, for use with 50 Caliber Sabot, Box of 50 (Bulk Packaged)" for $4.41. I bought 32 boxes (1,600 bullets) for about $170 with shipping.Oct 17, 2017 · Board Information & Statistics. Modern Inline Muzzleloading Forum. Black Powder & B.P. Substitute guns discussed here. Threads and Posts. Total Threads: 1,626. Total Posts: 12,058. This board has 3 moderators.

Reaction score. 5,374. Mar 21, 2022. #4. muzzle-loader said: We took the CVA Accura LR-X out to the range on Friday for some testing. In the first two images, we used 150 grains of IMR White Hots and the Hornady Bore Driver FTX bullets. We were pretty excited with the performance at 300 yards, however, the 100-grain charge seemed to outperform ...Blackhorn 209 muzzleloading propellent from Powder Valley is formulated for high-performance and low-residue. Blackhorn 209 comes in 8 oz and 5 lb containers. www.powdervalleyinc.com. $70/ 8 Oz. Glad I have plenty currently! Prob go quick even at that price.

WELCOME to High Plains Muzzle Loading Forum! Muzzleloaders, Blackpowder, Bullet Casting Current date/time is 24/10/23, 12:08 pm. View unanswered posts ... Muzzleloading, Firearms & Optics. Topics Posts ... Inline rifles and modern inline shotgun talk is welcome here! 24 Topics 192 Posts Swabbing solutio... 14/10/23, 08:39 amFind and share tips, reviews, and pictures on modern muzzleloading for .40 calibers. Join the discussion threads about smokeless, long range, and other …Jun 1, 2007 · 3,762. Reaction score. 2,010. Jun 6, 2007. #6. Either way will work. If you use powder loads over 90 gr. a wad would help keep the heat off the shotcup. Most shotcups like sabots are made to withstand the heat/pressure of powder ignition. Try it both ways and go with the best accuracy/pattern results for your shotgun. Forums. Backpacking/DIY Hunting Equipment ... Muzzleloader. Heading to the hills like a modern day mountain man. 1; 2; 3 ...Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. JeffB1961 Well-Known Member. Joined Mar 16, 2022 Messages 1,412 Reaction score ...

Jun 24, 2021 · Jun 25, 2021. #8. Drill the flame channel larger to 5/32", continue through the flash hole. Create a cavity in the nose of the plug about 5/16" deep; 25/64" diameter. Use a 82° 3/8" counter sink on the bottom of the cavity. Use a 10-32 tap to thread the flame channel to receive a standard vent liner; curt about 8 or 9 threads.

I tried my newer 0.010 thick patches and it seated with little effort. I finally downloaded the manual and was surprised to see that the thing would take as much powder as it does. I had been using 72 grains of pyrodex as that's what my Mossberg muzzleloader instructions said to use. Traditions recommends 80-150 grains.

Reaction score. 0. Nov 2, 2018. #6. The Traditions manual says the most accurate load for PRB is 50-75 gr. ffg. 45-70 gr. fffgAnd the max load for my hawken is 110 ffg and 105 fffg. They also say this is using a black powder and the only substitute suitable is pyrex rs. I have a pound and a half of 777 ffg.2,908. Reaction score. 482. Nov 25, 2016. #16. Like was said earlier, the powder manufacturers have never recommended 150 grain loads for any rifle. The rifle manufacturers are the only ones doing that. Blackhorn 209 max for any muzzleloading bullet/rifle is 120 grains Volume, 84 grains Weight.A firearm that has been converted into a muzzleloader by use of a plug, or a double-barreled or swivel barreled muzzleloader is illegal for deer hunting during the muzzleloader season. Wisconsin 40cal or larger No Smokeless inline muzzleloaders are legal to use during the 10-day muzzleloader hunt with black powder or any black powder …Dec 22, 2021. Hoffman Reproduction Shares “Introduction to Flintlock Shooting Part 1”. Nov 19, 2021. West Virginia’s “Sharpshooters 4-H Club” hosts open house for those interested in shooting sports - Including Muzzleloaders. Nov 19, 2021. Flintlocks- A Practical Guide for their Use and Appreciation 2nd Edition coming soon.Oct 19, 2023 · This year there seemed to be more hogs than ever. I shot the sow first and the boar about an hour later. Could have shot several more but it’s a long drag back to the truck and I usually hunt solo. I used my Remington 700 ML loaded with Barnes 250 TEZ‘s over Triple 7. Both shots were about 50 yds. Jul 27, 2022. #1. The best inline muzzleloader available to the American public is a 45 Cal muzzleloader with a fast twist barrel! I'm convinced that the best twist available is 18, I know some think that's much too fast, I have shot many 20 twist and many 22 twist the last 7 years. The 18 twist will shoot the heavier 40 cal bullets in a light ...Aug 9, 2022 · Aug 9, 2022. #1. Ive been using Barnes MZ Expander, 300 grains (.50 cal.), all copper bullets for some time now in all of my Knight muzzleloaders. In my opinion, these are the most accurate yet highest devastating bullet I can find for my Knights. The problem is, it seems that Barnes has them out of stock for the last two years.

Nov 14, 2019 · Search forums. Menu Log in Register ... Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: 1; 2; 3 ... Muzzleloading, Firearms & Optics. Oct 19, 2023 · This year there seemed to be more hogs than ever. I shot the sow first and the boar about an hour later. Could have shot several more but it’s a long drag back to the truck and I usually hunt solo. I used my Remington 700 ML loaded with Barnes 250 TEZ‘s over Triple 7. Both shots were about 50 yds. Jan 3, 2023 · 479. Reaction score. 453. Jan 3, 2023. #2. Heat said: Anyone else notice this rifle on the Muzzle-loaders.com site? Traditions™ ShedHorn Muzzleloader Rifle - Hardwood & CeraKote™ - .50 Cal Percussion - R392001. 1:28 twist for sabots, although, I'm sure someone is going to try and shoot patched round balls through it. Discussions of Black Powder cartridges happens here. Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; Next1,213. Jan 29, 2023. #1. I am always doing this n that with my ML's. Last week i had to unload my T/C Hawken .45, went off like a champ after being loaded for a month. I had used a H4540R sabot with 60 gr of Trip 7 & op wad. Whew wee that sabot was hard too load, had to use my range rod. Bullet was an XTP .400 200 gr tick toter smack down!Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: 1; 2; 3 ... Muzzleloading Classifieds - For Sale / Wanted. Leupold Ultimate Slam 3x9x40mm ML scope. Latest: bronko220002;

May 9, 2021. #1. I have been researching to find the best 209 primers for muzzleloading. I use several Knights (Disc Extreme, BigHorn, Wolverine, and American), CVA (Accura V2 LR), and the new Traditions NitroFire. I have been reading that some 209 primers are too hot and cause the "crud ring" build up in the bore and effect …

Jan 30, 2019. #1. Well the MK-85 arrived and it is not an MK-85...it is a Black Knight / BK 92. It is also in worse shape than represented. There is rust around the muzzle and around the action. Additionally as the seller did note the breech plug is stuck and there is no ramrod. The seller really messed the listing up, getting the cal wrong in ...Modern Muzzleloader Forum. Menu. Forum Navigation. Forum Activity Login Register. Forum breadcrumbs – You are here: Modern Muzzle Loader Forum. Blackhorn209 Shooters: General Discussion. July Fourth Activities. Please Login or Register to create posts and topics. July Fourth Activities.That's why I only buy scopes intended for muzzleloaders and offer 4" minimum for eye relief. The eye relief is posted for this scope. At the 3x setting it has an eye relief of 4" At the 9x it says 3.1". I wouldn't expect to need greater than 4-5x anywhere I hunt and probably 95% of the time leaving it at 3x.Reaction score. 0. Nov 2, 2018. #6. The Traditions manual says the most accurate load for PRB is 50-75 gr. ffg. 45-70 gr. fffgAnd the max load for my hawken is 110 ffg and 105 fffg. They also say this is using a black powder and the only substitute suitable is pyrex rs. I have a pound and a half of 777 ffg.Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: K. knight shooter Supporter Supporting member. Joined Oct 17, 2011 Messages 946 Reaction score 274. Sunday at 11:24 AM #1Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: 1; 2; 3; Next. 1 of 3 Go to page. Go. Next Last. G. Grouse LIFETIME SUPPORTER Supporting member. Joined May 17, 2005 Messages 4,935 Reaction score 144. Nov 22, 2021 #1 I have been shooting many different types of bullets out of this ML. It really seems to shoot them all well. I will be …This rifle is almost exclusively for deer hunting from tower tree stands in the cold of Wisconsin’s December muzzleloader hunt. I’d like to keep the Paramount stock, …Dec 18, 2022 · Dec 18, 2022. #1. Hello all, Dipping my toes into the muzzleloader world to extend my archery and shotgun deer seasons. I’ve read plenty about CVA and Knight and am torn. Knight has the mountaineer on sale for $550 and puts it price wise not too far from the CVA. I realize the Knight is a 52 cal and that brings other items to consider. 2,908. Reaction score. 482. Nov 25, 2016. #16. Like was said earlier, the powder manufacturers have never recommended 150 grain loads for any rifle. The rifle manufacturers are the only ones doing that. Blackhorn 209 max for any muzzleloading bullet/rifle is 120 grains Volume, 84 grains Weight.

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Jan 23, 2022 · Discussions of Black Powder cartridges happens here. Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; Next 479. Reaction score. 453. Jan 3, 2023. #2. Heat said: Anyone else notice this rifle on the Muzzle-loaders.com site? Traditions™ ShedHorn Muzzleloader Rifle - Hardwood & CeraKote™ - .50 Cal Percussion - R392001. 1:28 twist for sabots, although, I'm sure someone is going to try and shoot patched round balls through it.Pempek Beringin: Modern version of pempek shop - See 267 traveler reviews, 101 candid photos, and great deals for Palembang, Indonesia, at Tripadvisor.May 5, 2022 · CVA makes some nice muzzleloader guns. I own a number of vintage CVA traditional sidehammers, with real black powder and patched round balls as my choice of components. In today's market, the components for modern guns are in short supply. Blackhorn 209 is the most popular modern propellant but hardest to find as are 209 primers. Background: In 2011, MidwayUSA offered "Factory Second Muzzleloading Bullets, 45 Caliber (452 Diameter), 250 Grain Polymer Tip Spitzer, for use with 50 Caliber Sabot, Box of 50 (Bulk Packaged)" for $4.41. I bought 32 boxes (1,600 bullets) for about $170 with shipping.Jul 17, 2022 · Muzzleloading Classifieds - For Sale / Wanted This forum is for all selling and buying of items related to muzzleloaders. Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: The particular rifle is a new CVA 50 Caliber Optima VR2. Started off with 777 pellets, two pellets at 50 grains each. 295 grain Powerbelt group was large at only 25 yards. Hornady 240 grain XTP with black sabots were somewhat better. Switched over to 80 grains of loose 777 and found an immediate increase in accuracy.Muzzleloader Forums. Modern Smokeless Muzzleloaders. Modern Muzzleloader success stories and pictures. 40 Caliber Discussions Here. Modern Black Powder And Sub Guns. Modern Black Powder Muzzleloader success stories and pictures. Traditional Muzzleloading .

Reaction score. 489. Tuesday at 3:30 PM. #2. FWIW, I've had a Tasco Pronghorn 3-9X32 rifle scope on my .54 Cal Thunderhawk for over 20 years. This is my main hunting rifle. It's still working as designed. I think the main issue with rifle scopes on a muzzleloader is eye relief. I don't have any issues with my scope.1. Location. Colorado. Sep 22, 2022. #5. ryandiet said: I am looking to build a muzzleloader/flintlock rifle that can be modded with magpul parts. Ideally a carbine style that maintains the wooden stock and brass look but has a modern "upper."Aug 24, 2022 · Hello All, New to this forum but have been around the internet forums for a long time now. I recognize a lot of the names here. Glad to be apart of it here. Just thought I'd share my experience with the Hornady Bore Drivers from last year. 1.5 year old cow elk. 161 yards right square in the pump station. 100 gr. by volume of BH209, CVA Accura V2. Enough light rust showing in the muzzle that i was able to get the seller to come down from $200, to $125. Breech and barrel are very clean so i think it may be worth saving. Ive been looking for a Thunder Bolt in .45 but no luck. I think they offered them with laminate stocks and they were good lookers.Instagram:https://instagram. www myreadingmanga inforedfin flood mappart of a collage perhaps nyt crosswordstrike pathfinder 2e Thursday at 4:49 PM. #2. That's almost like asking what the best pickup is..... There are two basic wads generally used. Veggie and wool. In my rifle, some bullets shoot better with a veggie wad, while another shoots better using a wool wad. Brakes can make a difference, as some tactical brakes won't shoot a veggie wad well and require wool.Jun 25, 2021. #8. Drill the flame channel larger to 5/32", continue through the flash hole. Create a cavity in the nose of the plug about 5/16" deep; 25/64" diameter. Use a 82° 3/8" counter sink on the bottom of the cavity. Use a 10-32 tap to thread the flame channel to receive a standard vent liner; curt about 8 or 9 threads. hayden hellfireis a swan worth a cow in adopt me The advances in tightening up manufacturing tolerances, over the past 10-15 years, as applied to the inline muzzleloading rifle; have brought the muzzleoading community from a place where a shooter had no choice but to experiment in order to find an accurate load(s) for his sidelock flintlock/percussion rifle; to the present time where a ... matt devitt wink news Make your CVA Paramount muzzleloader easier to shoot with the Anarchy Outdoor full port muzzle brake. This Titanium muzzle brake comes threaded for either the .50 Cal or .45 Cal in OD green or black. The brake with the powder funnel isn't a bad price & I have not read or heard anything negative about them as of yet.Blackhorn 209 powder instock is a low residue, high performance propellant made for muzzleloaders and black powder cartridges. It is engineered. 5lbs for $300. That comes out to $3.75 an ounce. This is too good to be true. It may be a scam. If you buy it at $86 for 8 ounces that is $10.75 an ounce.Modern Muzzleloader Forum is dedicated to the modern muzzleloading hunting enthusiast. Get news, announcements, and suggestions, talk about your exper... iences with any products or outfitters you've used, and discover various shooting techniques and tips here. more modernmuzzleloader.. 11 posts / day View Recent Threads. 5. Hank's Message Board