Was talking with two friends this morning and mentioned the need for a conventional muzzleloader. My friend Chuck said he had a TC New Englander .50 and would sell it for $150, what he paid for it. He had gotten the gun second hand in a its original box. His wife threw the box away, but thats ok.

I bought the gun; its very clean and looks new. i'm not crazy about the tupperware stock; may try to find a wood stock. The ramrod is not the right one; its too short. i'll make an aluminum ramrod. My bullet problems are solved: There is a big box full of Maxi-Hunter and Maxi-Ball 320, 350 and 370 grain bullets bought cheap at Wal-Mart cheap after BP season was over. Also have lots of Winchester #11 magnum primers bought cheap at W-M. Sometime hoarding does pay off.

Bronko, you are right there is no problem cocking the gun with my left hand. Any recommendations for loads using Pyrodex RS?