Blackpowder Pistols for deer suggestions
 

I was reading thru my states rules and regs today and got to a part where I read it was legal to hunt with blackpowder pistols with no less than 40gr of powder. Well I've been looking to buy a new toy, why not!
Any suggestions? I'm a long time hunter using every weapon, except a blackpowder pistol, this should be fun!

Oops, oh yeah, has to be a minimum of 40gr bullet as well

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/pr...a802fe9a1c425d Bet this woul'd be a blast!

I have a 54 cal Lyman pistol that is sufficient for deer.I can recommend it for sure.unfortunately my state doesn't allow deer hunting with bp pistol

Oh Man! I'm getting excited looking this stuff up. I didn't even think of inlines, I was looking at the old school models and thinking 20-25yd shots, now this opens everything up. Really going to do some research and see what's out there.

i'd go with the traditions and lighter weight 200gr sabot or conical.

The new Traditions pistol is the only kid on the block in a modern platform. Ive wanted to try one but im not shelling out $350 to find out i don't like it. Im not sold on barrel porting for sabot use either. 50-60gr with a conical should really thump though and it might burn BH209 a bit better than a lighter bullet.

I had a friend that bought one of the Traditions,so I got to see and handle it.I will stay with my round ball 54plains pistol.you put the two side by side and I think you would agree.

chetmarks

A 54cal PRB would surely get er done. I would lean towards a conical in the Traditions.

PA has allowed that this year also for their early season or regular rifle season. But here it has to be at least .50 cal. Chet, why don't you sell me that Lyman to go along with my .54 Hawken? That would be a great combo to carry in the deer woods. And even good for dem old bar!

Bronko, are you talking about that old bar West of town on Hwy 61? I don't think they allow guns inside.

They allow em inside, ya just got to turn them in before you go drinkin that firewater. But I was referrin to those big ol nasty critters with fangs and claws that get a might peeved when you poke em with a big ol PRB.

A stainless Ruger black powder does quite well for me.

Here's a discontinued but brand new TC Scout .50 inline pistol with a 12 inch barrel that uses an #11 cap. Because it's rare to find one brand new this one has a relatively high price tag.
But just like a Whopper it takes two hands to handle it!

The old fashioned side lock pistol is a blast to shoot. And they are very easy to clean. I highly recommend them. I would go with all the fire power there is to offer. Such as the .54 caliber or a minimum of a
.50 cal. I don't think at the range you'll be getting with a pistol there is any need to have a scope on it.

I have a 17 inch Encore 209x50 that I have on my pistol frame and let me tell you , it shoots good.
That being said, I am going to get a .54 cal Side lock pistol to match up with my "Renny Gals". 2 .54 flintlocks, 1 .54 caplock, and 1 .50 30 inch round ball barrel Renegades.

That T/C Scout is a puppy. This is my favorite hunting handgun. Al be it not black powder.

My Magnum research BFR in .45-70. She reaches out and touches things very well. Normally exploding them into little pieces.
I do want to get a .54 sidelock pistol though.