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Forum: Black Powder
11-27-2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,918
Posted By Raider2000

RE: What kind of inline do you shoot

Traditions Yukon .50 cal. a very nice rifle for the bucks..
Forum: Black Powder
11-21-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By Raider2000

RE: LK-93 Don't shoot no more

I'll Vaccuum seal my powder that I don't intend to use within the year "or 2-4" but the powder that I open & use to me has to be used within the year or it's history.

Bud try a new batch of...
Forum: Black Powder
11-21-2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,584
Posted By Raider2000

RE: How long can I keep my load in???

In the past I have left either my 1860 Army or my 1858 New Army loaded for several months & on a few occasions have taken my 58' out in the back woods while loaded for extended lengths of time &...
Forum: Black Powder
11-18-2007, 03:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Saw a wolf kill a doe today

You're a bad man....;)

Congrats to your kill & thanx for the story, I thought for sure you had witnessed a Wolf attack but then again it kinda was wasn't it...:)
Forum: Black Powder
11-17-2007, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,916
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Powder Measure

When I load my pre loads for any of my ML rifles or C&B revolvers I will back it up with a scale mostly to get as consistent loads that I can.
My rifle measure "with swinging funnel" to the scale...
Forum: Black Powder
11-16-2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Smoke Trail ???

At the range once about 10 or so years ago I amazed a few friends with my Zuave when I packed some Criscoin the hollow of the mini bullet & fired it.
Made a pretty neat smoke trail twords the...
Forum: Black Powder
11-14-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By Raider2000

A question to all the gurus out there & some info.

I've taken this from my thread over at The Firing Line...
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267115

Well today I had the pleasure to throw some lead through my new toy, & let...
Forum: Black Powder
11-14-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By Raider2000

RE: what do you think ??

My friend:
I thank God today for me moving at the right moment & the guy was too drunk to see straight.
1992 I was in a tree stand on public land during gun season, I was wearing a full blaze...
Forum: Black Powder
11-14-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Wet Weather Tips

I personally use the fingernail polish trick on my #11 caps on my C&B revolvers when I take them out into the back woods "instead of my 1911 that is" & keep the chamber fronts greased to keep em...
Forum: Black Powder
11-11-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 913
Posted By Raider2000

RE: headed to VA

Good luck in Brunswick co. I have a friend nearby in Dinwiddie co..

I too live in Central Virginia & love it....
Forum: Black Powder
11-07-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Roundball Mushroom

Yup... :D
in the Recovered bullets thread I posted my resulte from my 1860 Army C&B revolver...

OK I'll ad one from my 1860 Army Revolver that I've shot yesterday as an...
Forum: Guns
11-03-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,090
Posted By Raider2000

Stone Mountain Arms 1851 Navy .44 Steel F.S.

I have here a approximately 12 year old Stone Mountain Arms 1851 Navy .44 caliber steel framed Cap & Ball Revolver for sale, I bought this off a friend about 10 years ago to help him out of some slow...
Forum: Black Powder
11-03-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 977
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Chek yer screwz!

Although I didn't have to spend that type of cash I did have the head ache from the very same issue once with my Target bow.

I kept shooting & shooting but could not figure out why I couldn't...
Forum: Black Powder
11-02-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,815
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Who's taking thier muzzy for firearm opener

I plan to this year, Louisa co. is shotgun Buckshot country so a rifle outside of a Muzzle Loader is a no no.

Besides, I have more fun with it than I do with my modern rifle/Shotgun anyways.
Forum: Black Powder
11-01-2007, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By Raider2000

RE: my wife was about to kill me again.

You & I have the same feelings on this subject.

I for one have never been able to understand why some one needs a closet just for their shoes especially when they only wear maybe 3-5 pair out of...
Forum: Black Powder
10-30-2007, 02:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,685
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Round Ball Velocity/Energy Data

With that data I would tend to agree but knowing that a many a Deer have been taken out to 100 yards with a .54 PRB makes me think that the data is mostly suggestive of knowing your weapons...
Forum: Black Powder
10-28-2007, 06:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By Raider2000

RE: How many shots do you carry in the woods?

I've carried up to 3 reloads in the field with me, here in Virginia were only allowed 2 per day & I figure that 4 shots total is plenty.
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2007, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,130
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Traditions Rifle Kits

If I was to buy one I'd deffinitly want mine in .54 but there are so many nice kits out there I'm hard pressed to pick one....:D
Moma would hang me for sure if I was to come home with more than one...
Forum: Black Powder
10-25-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,906
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Do you leave the hammer cocked back??

I personally do not & suggest not to have the hammer cocked for safety sake, it only takes a second to make life turn bad when an accident like this could produce where as it only takes a second to...
Forum: Black Powder
10-24-2007, 04:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,525
Posted By Raider2000

RE: ? on breech plug grease

I've been using 3M Anti Seize for my percussion nipples for almost 18 years & since I just got my first inline this year I've started to use it on the breach plug on that too, so far I've yet to have...
Forum: Black Powder
10-23-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,446
Posted By Raider2000

RE: black powder pistol ?

Those Brass framed Cap & Ball revolvers should not be subjected to a full load that is why they suggest a 15 - 20gr. powder charge, the heavier loads will stretch the frame enough to make it useless...
Forum: Black Powder
10-23-2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 16,081
Posted By Raider2000

RE: recovered bullets

OK I'll ad one from my 1860 Army Revolver that I've shot yesterday as an expiriment "you guys inspired me."

Gun:
25 year old Pietta 1860 Army steel frame .44
Loading:
30gr. FFFG Goex
...
Forum: Black Powder
10-10-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,193
Posted By Raider2000

RE: sub $200 ML's?

I like the CVA Wolf & may have to find some hiding place so that I can get one, Wally World has em on sale pretty inexpensive.

My inexpensive ML is my Traditions Yukon @ $110.00 + tax & it...
Forum: Black Powder
10-09-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Leaving loaded overnight?

I've Left My Hawken loaded for almost a year once "kinda forgot about it when Moma had our first child & all" & it still went bang...

But if you were in the rain during the hunt you may want to...
Forum: Black Powder
10-08-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,774
Posted By Raider2000

RE: range report - traditions pursuit pro

I've been using some Anti Sieze that we use for work "Auto Mechanic/Tech" & so far it seams to work in my Traditions Yukon but I think I may try the Teflon Tape next time...

My Yukon came with...
Forum: Black Powder
10-05-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Bison Rifle

Moma would kill me if I was to have the itch like you do bud, my hat's off to ya..
Forum: Black Powder
10-03-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Recovered Bullets

Interesting, My 1860 Army Pietta is happy with a load of 147gr. .457 ball & 28gr FFFG @ 845fps 221.8ft. lbs. & could punch through 4 1X6 planks spaced 1/2" appart.
I know that my Dragoon would...
Forum: Black Powder
10-03-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,968
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Fire Starter

In my hunting pack I keep a Magnisium block & striker for that time I'm too far in to wander out, makes a nice fire pretty quick too...
I do keep a Flint & steel handy for those times I want to...
Forum: Black Powder
10-03-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Recovered Bullets

The last time I shot at a Telephone pole was in 1993.
CVA 1848 3rd model Dragoon, 147gr. .457 Ball, 40gr. FFFG Goex, German #11's.
Was doing some informal plinking with a few friends when I shot...
Forum: Black Powder
10-02-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,424
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Zouave Anyone?

Very nice indeed, that stock is absolutely beautiful, make me want to wipe the dust off of mine & see what she'll still do with some mini's.
Forum: Black Powder
09-30-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,898
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Traditions Pursuit Pro

Like cayuqad, welcome to the forum...

I have a Traditions Yukon that I bought as a strictly hunting Muzzleloader & like you didn't want to spend a lot, it has the Spanish Barrel on it & so far...
Forum: Black Powder
09-25-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,284
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Hey! Cayugad Turned In To A SPIKE!

Well at least they didn't demote him down to my level yet..

I'll need a long time before I can get anywhere near his posts..

Oh wait a minute, I am a Spike... Sorry... :eek:
Forum: Black Powder
09-22-2007, 04:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,611
Posted By Raider2000

RE: My new addition

I wish I still had my New Englander :(
I'll get another one some day.

Now that that's over, cayugadhow come you went with a 1X scope?
Forum: Black Powder
09-19-2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By Raider2000

RE: NRA Tests Muzzleloader Propellants

That's actually pretty good for the 777 pellets, & makes me glad to know this being that it is what I'm using in my Traditions Yukon.

Thanx for the info..
Forum: Black Powder
09-19-2007, 02:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,250
Posted By Raider2000

RE: ML Seasons, state to state

Hey Chap, how is hunting in Northern Va.?
I'm near Culpepper & it's been pretty good here & so far it seams that it'll be a good season..
Forum: Black Powder
09-18-2007, 02:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,759
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Double Barrel Muzzleloader

Didn't CVA have a over & Under .50 rifle some time ago?
I think you could adjust the lower abrrel slightly to get it to hit the same spot that the top barrel did..
Forum: Black Powder
09-16-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Which Percussion Cap Handgun?

Like cayuqad said, stick with the Steel framed revolvers because even if you do not chain fire it, brass framed models will stretch.

Either Revolver that you mentioned will be a fine shooterfor...
Forum: Black Powder
09-14-2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Just a reminder

Yeah you're right, when I bought the pellets I told my self that I should have a little flexibility so that I can taylor the load as closely as I could.

But as soon as the season is over I'm...
Forum: Black Powder
09-13-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Just a reminder

I'm new to the inline muzzleloaders & bought a Traditions Yukon "for the price it's actually a pretty good .50 rifle" but during my load tests with Hodgdon Tripple Seven Pellets "also a new adventure...
Forum: Black Powder
09-13-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,133
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Then new UC short conicals

& just think I keep threatening my wife that I'm going to pack up the family & move to Alsaka for the more cooler weather...

Then again Moma tells me that I have bumped my head too.....
Forum: Black Powder
09-13-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,133
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Then new UC short conicals

I may have to look into getting myself a few of these type of bullets to try after the season is over...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-09-2007, 06:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,100
Posted By Raider2000

RE: How did this Happen???(pic)

I agree that it has to be Photoshoped, look at the hind hoofs "there arent any like some one mis cut them out" & look at the shadow of the power line but there isn't any from the head of the Doe..
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Here she is! PICS!!

Nice little bow, let us know how it shoots & how you like it...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,771
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Do carbon arrows go bad?

Carbon arrows do not bend or warp like Aluminum arrows do but they can crack & possibly split if put under some extreme sideways bending & if hit something that they shouldn't.

I allways check...
Forum: Black Powder
09-08-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Priceless.....

Truely Awesome my friend seeing a young lad enjoy the sport of Muzzleloader shooting..
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Arrow question

50Lbs may be a bit much for her to start out with so you may want to lighten up a little for her "unless she's pretty stocky" as far as the arrows go, I'd deffinitly suggest either the Gold Tip...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,608
Posted By Raider2000

RE: how long do you keep a bow?

Depends, I've had my 2006Hoyt Trykon fora little over a year now & don't plan to change any time soon, I've had a 2003 Hoyt Razortec since they come out & sold it not too long ago, but I've had a...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By Raider2000

RE: What's in your back country pack?

Ok instead of thinking of something that you may be missing I'll look into my Daily Fanny Pack, & then my Camp Pack..

Fanny Pack
Browning® Black Ice™ Xenon + 3 LED Headlamp
Coast 5 LED...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,761
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Hunting Over Feeders

I'm on the fence post on this disscussion my friends because I agree to both sides..

Let me explain please.

I am a member of a hunt club here in Virginia & I see lots of Deer but when the...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2007, 08:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,624
Posted By Raider2000

RE: Divorce&hunting?

Sorry to hear about this bud, but like was mentioned before, she isn't much of a woman to think about when she just up & leaves her daughter behind like that.

I've been Divorced before & like...
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