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Old 01-07-2012 | 02:39 AM
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Well finally got it..Traditions Pa Pellet.. Where the heck should i start now? Lol What are some good things to start me off? Thank you
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Old 01-07-2012 | 05:21 AM
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First read the manual. I would check to see if you can use loose powder in it. Most likey you can. Or you may have to put a bit of pan primer in the bore with the pellets on top. Not familiar with the pellet rifle. Then, it looks like you're going to need flints, pan primer, FFFFg powder, Pyrodex or Triple 7 pellets (or loose powder), and of course bullets. You may want to try Powerbelts or a bullet/sabot combo in the 250 - 300 gr range.
When you put the flint in the c0ck, adjust it so it is square with the frizzen and about 1/16" away from it when at 1/2 c0ck.
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Old 01-08-2012 | 02:04 AM
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Thanks bronko, The pa pellet is supposidly able to shoot powder or pellets. Ill prob stick with the loose powder. Where is a good place to purchase this stuff and acc.? Is there anything i should Stay away from?
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Old 01-08-2012 | 06:26 AM
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I remember reading posts from a PA owner. He shot 80 grains of loose powder and a 240 grain XTP for hog hunting. The person said that he got excellent results with that.
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Old 01-08-2012 | 06:33 AM
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Congrats on the new rifle!!! Keep us up to date on your progress.

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Old 01-11-2012 | 08:05 PM
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If you're interested in shooting saboted bullets, the 240 grain bullets like the Hornady XTP's usually shoot pretty good with the 1 in 48" twist.

These TC Cheap Sabots make for inexpensive practice ammo. Some of the Dick's Sporting Goods stores sell them.

http://www.cainsoutdoor.com/shop/item.asp?item=302631

And Cain's Outdoor in West Virgina sells just about any flintlock accessories needed.

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