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Forum: Black Powder
03-13-2009, 04:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,600
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Newest Acquisition

Hear ya about the cold, but you're tougher than me, 20º is about my threshold for target shooting, add 10º to that if there's much of a wind. But I'm a son of the(mid) south.

Got to get me a...
Forum: Black Powder
03-06-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: New front sight coming

What kinda barrel did you get for it, rb, fast twist, etc? Just curious is all.

That's one of the great things about the Renegade & Hawken, so many drop-in barrels readily available.
Forum: Black Powder
03-06-2009, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,011
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: testing new roundball

Hey Dave, I got nothin' on the 2f vs. 3f, but have noticed that my PA Hunter holds more fouling than my New Englander, using the same powder. Wondered if it might have to do with the different...
Forum: Black Powder
03-06-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: range report for 45 cal. Kodiak pro

Looks like you found the magic elixir for that rifle, nice shooting!
Forum: Black Powder
03-06-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,987
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 maxi ball mold?

Proud indeed! NEI is about the same.

I think I've worked out a deal for a used T/C mould in good shape over at castboolits for $35 shipped. Great website for casting info.

Thanks again for...
Forum: Black Powder
03-05-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,987
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 maxi ball mold?

Thanks for the link Norby. It's got a little over a day left. Not sure whether or not to bid... it's definitely a TC maxiball pictured, but 400 grains. I would surely think it would still shoot well...
Forum: Black Powder
03-05-2009, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,011
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: testing new roundball

That's a great price in today's market. Looks like the gun is a real shooter. I've got the same rifle in flintlock & it really keeps the roundballs tight.
Forum: Black Powder
03-05-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,987
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 maxi ball mold?

Thanks for the replies. I've been checking ebay, gunbroker, etc. hoping one of the old TC molds will pop up.

NEI did reply to my inquiry, confirming that they have a .54 maxiball mold, but...
Forum: Black Powder
03-04-2009, 03:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,987
Posted By Ky Headhunter

.54 maxi ball mold?

Anyone know if there is still a .54 caliber, 430 grain maxi ball mold on the market? I'm looking for a spot-on copy of the T/C maxiball. I see Lyman has a .54 conical, but it's a hollow base, unlike...
Forum: Black Powder
03-03-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,539
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Kentucky elk draw

Read yesterday that the herd is estimated at over 10000, mostly in southeastern & southcentral Kentucky. Population has grown much faster than anticipated. They stopped bringing in new elk for...
Forum: Black Powder
03-02-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 New Englander Vol III: Day of the Conicals

If I'm ever given the chance to hunt bear, gonna invite the most overweight, out of shape buddy I can find. Put peanut butter sandwiches& a pack of Bit-O-Honey's in his pack
Just for...
Forum: Black Powder
03-02-2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 New Englander Vol III: Day of the Conicals

Thanks cayugad, I must've overlooked it on the website. Lyman's are a bit pricey, but still worth it if a fellow wants to shoot a lot of a particular bullet. & if these results prove repeatable in...
Forum: Black Powder
03-02-2009, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By Ky Headhunter

.54 New Englander Vol III: Day of the Conicals

As previously posted, I found a good roundball load for this rifle, but initial results with cast maxiballs were so-so. Now that the barrel is well broken in, decided to devote a full range day to...
Forum: Black Powder
02-24-2009, 04:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,557
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: T/C New Englander .54 caliber with everything

That is a bit surprising about the powerbelts. Have never shot them but know many who have & all got good accuracy. Of course most are with fast twist barrrels.

Seems that the 300-grainers...
Forum: Black Powder
02-23-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,557
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: T/C New Englander .54 caliber with everything

Me too. Sure would love to have a smooth barrel, soon as I get a little cash I'm gonna check the auctions sites for one. Anyone know if Fox Ridge still makes them?

Dave those 300 Gold Dots don't...
Forum: Black Powder
02-21-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,639
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: How abrasive is a brass ramrod?

Can't say for sure if you "need" one, I wouldn't think you'd have much to worry about unless you're really working over the muzzle crown. That said, I've heard enough horror stories of ruined...
Forum: Black Powder
02-21-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,758
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Involuntary Customer Service Test - Update #1

Ouch...

Might turn out to be no big deal (& hope that's the case), but I can see where you wouldn't have a warm fuzzy feeling at this point. That's a helluva printing error.
Forum: Black Powder
02-19-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: 54 New Englander range report, Vol.II

Oh, I'm happy with her, very happy!

Probably neither here nor there, but usually I find that 100 yard groups are a little (or a lot) more than twice the size of 50 yard groups with most rifles...
Forum: Black Powder
02-19-2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: 54 New Englander range report, Vol.II

Thanks for all the comments. Shot it again last night & despite the gusty winds it did quite well. Did shoot up the rest of the maxiballs, turned in two groups under 2" at 50 yards with 90 grains....
Forum: Black Powder
02-18-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: 54 New Englander range report, Vol.II

I bet you're right, it was probably a lot closer to 1 shot than 50. The rifle was so clean & unblemished it coulda passed for new in box. Well, if it had been in a box [&:]

Good question about...
Forum: Black Powder
02-18-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By Ky Headhunter

54 New Englander range report, Vol.II

In the last edition I reported that accuracy was relatively poor with 60-80 grain charges of fffg under .530 ball with pillow tick patches & several lubes. Things got much better at 90 grains fffg ,...
Forum: Black Powder
02-17-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,798
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Inquiring minds want to know

1974, or so I'm told.
Forum: Black Powder
02-17-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,687
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Mountain Rifle

Pretty rifle... browning is excellent!
Forum: Black Powder
02-14-2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Involuntary Customer Service Test

+1 on the moly lube, will also slick up the moving lock parts inside your flinters & percussions. The stuff I use is Birchwood Casey, probably not as high grade as what breechplug uses, since it's...
Forum: Black Powder
02-13-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,374
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Sighting in the Nikon Omega

Nice shooting... looks like she'll handle most anything you put down the barrel pretty darn well.



I have the same habit. Did it again this afternoon with the .54 New Englanderas a matter...
Forum: Black Powder
02-13-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Involuntary Customer Service Test

Hope they treat you right buddy, bet they will if they understand the power of that Loosiana voodoo.
Forum: Black Powder
02-07-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,652
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Do I need a Brass Brush For Cleanung?

I used a brush every cleaning with the inline I had, shooting sabots & conicals. Rarely do I use one with my sidelocks shooting prb... no lead or plastic touching the bore, and the lube keeps the...
Forum: Black Powder
02-07-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: dial up sucks (venting)

I hear ya bro, it's dial-up, satellite, or wireless around here. Know a few folks locally who have the satellite or wireless, and not one of them is satisfied with what they're getting for the $$$ at...
Forum: Black Powder
02-06-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Renegade GM-LRH with MX-BC @ the Farm

Looks prettyn good... even the "fliers" arent that bad! The T/C stock front sight is pretty big, especially for target work.
Forum: Black Powder
02-03-2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 New Englander range report

Yes sir, she's 1 in 48".
Forum: Black Powder
02-03-2009, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 New Englander range report

Hey thumper, those GP are some mean looking bullets. I remember seeing some other range reports telling of good accuracy with them from different guns. I think Hornady tends to make some good stuff!...
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .54 New Englander range report

Thanks for the responses folks.

I'm satisfied with that load as-is for hunting, but can't resist the urge to tinker a bit more. Truth is, that's probably close to the best I can do with my...
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By Ky Headhunter

tip for .54 shooters

I suspect many of you already know this, but I didn't see anything in the archives. My apologies if it's already common knowledge

The really small Maglight, "Solitaire", works perfectly as a...
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By Ky Headhunter

.54 New Englander range report

Actually, a synopsis of aseveral range sessions...

Got this in a trade, previous owner said it was shot less than 50 times. It's in near-perfect condition inside & out. If put back in the...
Forum: Black Powder
01-20-2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: blue or red

A couple months back I took my calipers to the fabric section & measured the ticking. All three colors (they had a copper-colored stripe version as well) measured .016"-.018" depending on whether I...
Forum: Black Powder
01-16-2009, 03:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,242
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: T/C New Englander .54 caliber

Really appreciate the advice, gentlemen.

Would much prefer to stick with the roundballs, so it's good to hear they'll likely shoot well. So many opinions on roundballs from a 1/48 twist I...
Forum: Black Powder
01-15-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,242
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: T/C New Englander .54 caliber

Thanks cayugad.

Does it shoot prb well in your experience?
Forum: Black Powder
01-15-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,242
Posted By Ky Headhunter

T/C New Englander .54 caliber

Just aquired a New Englander through a trade. Trader said it was shot less than 50 times, and other than some slight pitting on the nipple, it could pass for brand new. Ran an alcohol patch down the...
Forum: Guns
01-08-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Ky Headhunter

Traded

Have: Savage 111 in .30-06, like new condition.. Bought new less than 6 months ago, shot ~35 times. Synthetic stock, blued barrel, detachable box magazine. Padded sling, scope. Scope is cheap one...
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,559
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: .50 cal PRB

Killed threewhitetails this year with a .50 prb. All heart/lung shots, all went down in sight. Ranges were ~20, ~40, & ~50 yards. All were passthroughs. The 40 yard shot punched a hole through the...
Forum: Black Powder
12-16-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,033
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Curious... What makes a T/C that much better

I own a Savage centerfire rifle & it's a great gun. Have a lot of respect for the company, and no reason to think that the 10ML isn't a fine rifle. Glad you're happy with yours.

That said, I...
Forum: Black Powder
12-16-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,033
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Curious... What makes a T/C that much better

Ahh, those were the days. Now you can pay more than that for a can of powder



Come on now, we've all seen some pretty tight little clusters on your targets, too!
Forum: Black Powder
12-16-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,033
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Curious... What makes a T/C that much better

Very true, yoop & spaniel. It just tickled my funny bone to jump from one forum whereI just read that T/C sidelocks are nothing but trouble to one where T/C has such a sterling reputation, in the...
Forum: Black Powder
12-16-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,033
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Curious... What makes a T/C that much better

The folks I know with T/C products are very happy with them, including myself. The only T/C I own is a Pennsylvania Hunter flintlock. It's been out of production for years, yet it's still warranteed....
Forum: Black Powder
12-15-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: T/C Renagade .50 1/48" Twist

A buddy of mine says switching from subs to Goex eliminated hangfires for him in his percussion sidelock. But I suspect his problems with subs were more a reflection of his cleaning habits (or lack...
Forum: Black Powder
12-15-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,928
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Small Game w/muzzleloader?

Popped a sitting cottontail with a prb from my .50 cal flintlock Saturday. Was still hunting for deer, but I'd never pass up a fried rabbit supper. 80 grains Goex is surely overkill, but that's what...
Forum: Black Powder
12-11-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,106
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: 50 Cal 270 Grain MAXI BALL-ET

FYI for you folks with flinters, you may already know but just in case...

If you order in bulk from Graf & Sons, it's a whole bunch cheaper. Couple months back I bought 7 lbs Goex 3f & it came...
Forum: Black Powder
12-08-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,020
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: 50 cal. thompson center

As stated, depends a bunch on your barrel's rate of twist

My Pennsylvania Hunter with 1-66" twist, 32" barrel really likes this load:

.490" round ball
.015" patch lubed w/bore butter
80...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2008, 07:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,043
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Tight Budget Deer Rifle

True enough, if you choose a modern inline. But with my T/C flintlock:

Hornady or Speer round ball: $0.13 per shot
pre-lubed 0.015" patch:$0.06 per shot
85 gr. Goex FFFg:$0.20 per shot
...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,043
Posted By Ky Headhunter

RE: Tight Budget Deer Rifle

terbzz idea ain't bad either. A muzzleloader would give you 11 extra days of gun deer hunting in Kentucky with the October weekend & December 9-day seasons.

Good muzzleloaders can be had for...
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