Last minute advice??
#1
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: North Lima Ohio & Clarion Pa
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Last minute advice??
Dad and I are going to shoot our new Muzzleloaders for the first time tommorow. Been out of ML gamesince the flintlock and loose powder days in the 80's. We both have Traditions xlt pursuits new in the box. Any last minute advice??
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
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RE: Last minute advice??
Any last minute advice??
Shoot straight.
Don't load any dry holes.
Have fun.
Love often.
Don't lie.
Check the pressure on your tires.
Duck!
etc., etc., etc.
#5
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RE: Last minute advice??
Thanks yeah Frontier it's the thumbhole model. I dunno yet. I'm gonna stop at the shop tonight. I mean they'll recommend something I was just hoping to get some advice here too...
#6
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RE: Last minute advice??
I'd start off with a pound of triple 7, start at 70 grains and work your way up. Im not exactly sure what the traditions max load is for triple 7, so read your manual. I'd also try some hornady great plains bullets. 70-80 grains triple 7 with a 385 grain great plains bullet should be great. I use CCI primers.Its best to buy an assortment and once you zero in with one load, swap primers and see if they help tighten the groups or if it opens them up. If you are recoil sensitive, the Limbsaver recoil pad is awesome. I put 1 on my rifle and put one on my fathers rifle.
#7
RE: Last minute advice??
Get some 240 grain XTP and a pound of Triple Se7en 2f. Start with 80 grains and see what kind of groups that rifle shoots. I think you will be surprised. Normally, most of the packaged sabots like the XTPs, Cheap Shots, Shockwaves, will get you started and shoot very good. It's going to be a matter of finding the right projectile and powder combination.
So my advise to you is; take notes of the loads that shoot well and those that don't. Follow all recommendations of the manufacturer, swab between shots and be sure to run some dry patches also. Most of all if the rifle does not shoot to your expectations the first time out, do not get frustrated. Don't start adjusting the sights chasing bullet holes on the paper. This trip should be more of a learning experience to get used to your rifle.
So my advise to you is; take notes of the loads that shoot well and those that don't. Follow all recommendations of the manufacturer, swab between shots and be sure to run some dry patches also. Most of all if the rifle does not shoot to your expectations the first time out, do not get frustrated. Don't start adjusting the sights chasing bullet holes on the paper. This trip should be more of a learning experience to get used to your rifle.
#8
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RE: Last minute advice??
Thanks guys good stuff! Dad is big into reloading for centerfire rifles so he is a fanatic about tracking loads and bullets etc.I'll check in the AM for any new posts and let ya know how it all goes Monday.. Thanks again.
#9
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RE: Last minute advice??
Dad is big into reloading for centerfire rifles so he is a fanatic about tracking loads and bullets etc
There's nothing more usefulthan being able to compare targets after several range sessions. There's nothing worse than trying to remember if you tried a certainload before, and/or how it shot.