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Old 03-25-2009, 03:07 AM   #1
 
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igota 50 cal. mzl percussion-traditions - deerhunter 24" wood stock ordered for 199.00. cheapest i could find
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Old 03-25-2009, 03:20 AM   #2
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That's a start. Have fun with it.

I bet it will shoot conicals with 80 - 100 gr BP or Pyrodex pretty well. That's what I'd try first, also helps break in the barrel. Get it on target at 20-25 yds, then move to 50 to see what load it likes best, then see what your max effective range is. With a conical upwards of 300-350 gr., optimal sight-in for open sights will probably be about 1-2" high at 50.
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Old 03-25-2009, 03:29 AM   #3
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