First Muzzleloader

7danny · 11-06-2009, 07:43 AM

Just bought my first muzzleloader:

Traditions Pursuit LT Accelerator .50 Caliber

Getting excited to get in the field with it. Will be sighting it in this weekend.

Kathwacckkk · 11-06-2009, 07:46 AM

What load are you planning to start out with?

Make sure to keep you entire routine (loading, shooting, cleaning, etc...) consistent from shot to shot. Let us know if you have any problems. Really good advice on this forum. You just entered the most addictive hobby possible.

7danny · 11-06-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kathwacckkk

What load are you planning to start out with?

Make sure to keep you entire routine (loading, shooting, cleaning, etc...) consistent from shot to shot. Let us know if you have any problems. Really good advice on this forum. You just entered the most addictive hobby possible.

I thought bow hunting was the most addictive, LOL.

I am not sure what loads I am going with, gonna read up on hear and I have 2 buddys that shoot black powder who are going with me.

You have any sugestions on loads, most shots will be within 100 yards?

Rockyr281 · 11-06-2009, 09:22 AM

Sounds familiar, same questions, I just bought the same gun w/ scope at Cabelas last weekend. I plan on sighting it in this weekend. My buddy hooked me up with primer and Sabots now looking for pellets

7danny · 11-06-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockyr281

Sounds familiar, same questions, I just bought the same gun w/ scope at Cabelas last weekend. I plan on sighting it in this weekend. My buddy hooked me up with primer and Sabots now looking for pellets

Looks like your a bowhunter trying black powder as well.

Keep me posted with your results.

Rockyr281 · 11-06-2009, 05:08 PM

yes, I only started Bow hunting 3yrs. ago and now love it so some friends of mine have got me starting ML.

7danny · 11-06-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockyr281

yes, I only started Bow hunting 3yrs. ago and now love it so some friends of mine have got me starting ML.

Yup, same story. Lol

so I am thinking 150 grain pellets tripple7 and 225 grain powerbelt, what are you shooting

MountainDevil54 · 11-06-2009, 06:21 PM

im thinkin you need to get some loose powder of your choice and dont go over 80gr powder with that 225gr powerbelt.

7danny · 11-06-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MountainDevil54

im thinkin you need to get some loose powder of your choice and dont go over 80gr powder with that 225gr powerbelt.

I am curious why you say only 80 grain loose?

saxman1 · 11-07-2009, 04:40 AM

7danny
You have just entered a very addictive sport.
I suggest you box everything up and send it to me to save yourself from all the expense and frustration you are about to experiance.

NO?

Well then I would say get a wide variety of stuff to shoot,Different powders, primers etc. Spend some time and see what she likes.Don't just watch the TV personalities and do what they do,they are selling products,Find out from shooters like the ones on here.
Like was said earlier.Develop a loading rutine and stick with it.
Mark you ram rod for an empty BBL and a Loaded one.
Always check the gun with the rod before loading/shooting.
Make sure to re mark if you change load and bullet combo.
Don't want to hear of any double loads.
Be just as diligant with you cleaning rutine.

Good luck and PM me for my address and I can save you from lots of fun and adventure.