T/C Black Diamond
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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RE: T/C Black Diamond
I did not see that you were looking at a used "black powder". Be darn careful. Properly done after shot cleaning is an absolute must when using any of the black powders.
Take a really careful look at the rifling, breach plug fire hole, barrel crown area, etc. ... looking for signs of corrosion and/or rust damage. Ask to demo the rifle to see if it groups well. Corrosion damage to these areas will definitely show up as poor grouping.
Take a really careful look at the rifling, breach plug fire hole, barrel crown area, etc. ... looking for signs of corrosion and/or rust damage. Ask to demo the rifle to see if it groups well. Corrosion damage to these areas will definitely show up as poor grouping.
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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RE: T/C Black Diamond
my plain jane black diamond has accounted for 4-5 elk without any problems. while they are not the top of the line for a ml, they are perfectly adequate for hunting. mine is far more accurate than the rem 700 ml i had previously. as mentioned, look the gun over good. i know people who leave their gun loaded throughout the year because there too lazy to clean it after the season ends. 150.00 is a good price, but i'd offer the guy 125.00 (and show himthe cash in my hand when i made the offer).