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Old 10-21-2008, 10:29 AM
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lemoyne
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Default RE: Lyman 54 cal. pistol for deer ?

I shot black powder pistols both for compitition and hunting, if when you get the gun the patch and ball are tight enough [ you will have to use a short starter] and you use a minimum of 60 gr [thats a 54 not a 45] preferably of Pyrodex P then it will do just fine I have taken deer out to 40 yds with that load but if you use less you will have several kinds of problems. Lee
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