how many people hunt with blackpowders all of deer
10-30-2002 | 06:40 PM
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Fork Horn
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From: roulette,pa usa
RE: how many people hunt with blackpowders all of deer
I hunt with 2 flintlocks and 2 caplocks.All are T/C.One flintlock is a Hawkins in 54 cal this was my first ML.My other flintlock is a firestorm in 50 cal.My 2 caplock are both 54 cal greyhawks.
10-30-2002 | 08:48 PM
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Fork Horn
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From: Rural Town Oklahoma USA
RE: how many people hunt with blackpowders all of deer
Coondog,
No flame here, but just an observation. Have you ever paid attention to bowhunters and the traditional/modern debates and associated animosities? I went to an inline, not for more killing power (as my sidelock is very deadly and has taken a bunch of deer), but for more portability and lighter weight. Nevertheless, I see your points and respect your opinions. I, personally, would rather see primitive arms seasons be more primitive. But, things are as they are ... guess I am taking advantage ... <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Winger
No flame here, but just an observation. Have you ever paid attention to bowhunters and the traditional/modern debates and associated animosities? I went to an inline, not for more killing power (as my sidelock is very deadly and has taken a bunch of deer), but for more portability and lighter weight. Nevertheless, I see your points and respect your opinions. I, personally, would rather see primitive arms seasons be more primitive. But, things are as they are ... guess I am taking advantage ... <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Winger
11-01-2002 | 10:54 AM
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From: scotchplains nj USA
RE: how many people hunt with blackpowders all of deer
My preferance is for traditional sidelocks and hunted most of my college years with only a 50 cal hawken as it was the only rifle
I owned! I used that gun right up untill last year when I switched
to an inline. Not because the hawken was ineffective but because
failing vision is forcing be to become a scope user! There was
no way I was going to ruin the traditional flavor of the hawken
by mounting a scope on it! In all honesty I find the inline to be
a big PIA!!! The side lock is eaiser to clean and just as quick to reload, the only upside to thr inline (besides the scope)is it's weight!
I owned! I used that gun right up untill last year when I switched
to an inline. Not because the hawken was ineffective but because
failing vision is forcing be to become a scope user! There was
no way I was going to ruin the traditional flavor of the hawken
by mounting a scope on it! In all honesty I find the inline to be
a big PIA!!! The side lock is eaiser to clean and just as quick to reload, the only upside to thr inline (besides the scope)is it's weight!