I want to get into black powder this year and I need suggestions
03-22-2008, 09:41 AM
#14
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St. Louis, Mo
Posts: 855
RE: I want to get into black powder this year and I need suggestions
I shoot a Traditions Panther in 50 cal, homemade round balls and patch, and 777/2f powder. It cost me $60 brand new and it was well worth it. Now I know they aren't made any more but you might look for a used one. Great gun.
Good luck
Spudrow from Mo
Good luck
Spudrow from Mo
03-22-2008, 12:30 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
RE: I want to get into black powder this year and I need suggestions
Another idea is finding good used. Inlines now are being turned over much faster then yester years. The fact many use them just like you indicate in short seasons and very few inbetween shots means you can get some pretty good deals on good used guns. Being BP or subs are more suspect to reatin moisture you need to inspect them carefully to ensure they have been maintained. By checking the breech, bore and removing the action/barrel from the stock you'll know if they were left or dealt with when dirty.
Also you maybe able to find NIB holdover stock as well. With new models hitting the market, used market full, etc it means dealers may have previous models collecting dust in the stock room which would be your gain there loss.
As far as ease of cleaning anything that has a removal breech is pretty easy. They all require breakdown to be completely/thoroughly cleaned so they'll take a little more then a quick wipe down and bore swab. Plus if your not using it ton what really do you gain by cutting 5minutes off the job???
The KRB or Truimph are both reasonably priced and ease to clean for new models. Either would be an excellent choice and hold its value if you deciede MLing isn't for you.
Also you maybe able to find NIB holdover stock as well. With new models hitting the market, used market full, etc it means dealers may have previous models collecting dust in the stock room which would be your gain there loss.
As far as ease of cleaning anything that has a removal breech is pretty easy. They all require breakdown to be completely/thoroughly cleaned so they'll take a little more then a quick wipe down and bore swab. Plus if your not using it ton what really do you gain by cutting 5minutes off the job???
The KRB or Truimph are both reasonably priced and ease to clean for new models. Either would be an excellent choice and hold its value if you deciede MLing isn't for you.
03-28-2008, 11:27 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Junction,Illinois(SE)
Posts: 1,548
RE: I want to get into black powder this year and I need suggestions
ORIGINAL: Buck Hunter 1
$150.00 Wolf, 50 caliber ! Love it and I have a TC Pro hunter ss. thole stock.
$150.00 Wolf, 50 caliber ! Love it and I have a TC Pro hunter ss. thole stock.
03-28-2008, 05:26 PM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Junction,Illinois(SE)
Posts: 1,548
RE: I want to get into black powder this year and I need suggestions
yea..great lil gun... $147 for it!
She shoots 3"s low right out of the box using a 250gr. Shockwave bullet and 100grs of Pyfroex Pellets
She shoots 3"s low right out of the box using a 250gr. Shockwave bullet and 100grs of Pyfroex Pellets