In an effort to circumvent our silly Canadian firearms laws and to seek a further challenge in ML, I've taken the plunge and ordered up a Lyman's .50 Cal DeerStalker.
Lefthanded of course.
The catch is, it's a Flinter and I know absolutely nadda about them.
So help is the order of the day.
I do have an Omega, Lightning E-Bolt and a Renegade, so I'm not totally lost. Just never shot or owned a Flintlock before
I'll be trying several different projectiles ranging from; Speer .490 balls w/ .015 pre-lubed patches, 240 grn XTP's, 250 & 300 grn Noslers, 340 gr DC's, 355 gr Maxi-Hunters, 240 gr Powerbelts and if none of them fly well, I'll probably order up some other lead conicals I've heard talk of here.
Deer are on the menu and possibly black bear if one was to present itself.
Powder, should Iusereal Black Powder (Brand?)and avoid Pyrodex and T7?
Load with, and prime with what FF?
How much do you prime with?
And the list goes on, n' on, n' on.
Any and tips and hints would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
HuntAway