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Old 06-25-2007 | 09:41 AM
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Default RE: Anyone hunting Deer with BP pistols?

ORIGINAL: andrewjoseph

Ive been researching the idea os getting a revolver or single shot bp pistol, and am wanting it to try for deer hunting. Can anyone recommend one they use?

I see a Traditions Deer Hunter which is a single shot for around $300 at Bass Pro? Would this be worth trying?

Thanks
I hunted a couple of times with a Ruger Od Army loaded with round balls and 40 grains of Pyrodex P. Unfortunately, I didn't get a shot, so still have no idea how well (or poorly) it would have performed.

At present, I am in the process of building a flintlock .50 cal. with a slow-twist 11.5" barrel. I plan to try up to 50 grains of FFFg in this one with a PRB. Hopefully, it will develop enough velocity to be useful fro deer hunting..... We shall see (in about 6 months or so!!)
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