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Forum: Black Powder
12-06-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 702
Posted By gt2003

New Optima V2 nitrided/cerakoted

I keep my weapons for quite a while. However, I finally broke down and bought the above ML in 50 caliber. In the past, I've shot the Precision Rifle 220 grain Dead Centers and 240 grain Extreme...
Forum: Black Powder
12-06-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,659
Posted By gt2003

Interesting looking back now. Since last year...

Interesting looking back now. Since last year the primer would not ignite with the first pull of the trigger. If I pulled back the plunger again, it would fire. So, before season this year I...
Forum: Black Powder
03-19-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,100
Posted By gt2003

Ok, that's definitely some food for thought. I...

Ok, that's definitely some food for thought. I was really shying away from the plastic jackets. I do love my Knight. The accuracy with the Green Mountain Barrel is almost unbelievable!

Once...
Forum: Black Powder
03-19-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,100
Posted By gt2003

I'm currently using 80 grains of loose 777 and...

I'm currently using 80 grains of loose 777 and either a 220 Grain Dead Center bullet or a 240 grain Extreme Elite bullet, both from Precision Rifle.
Forum: Black Powder
03-16-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,100
Posted By gt2003

CVA Accura

I'm considering upgrading from my 20 plus year old Knight LK-93 with the #11 cap to a CVA Accura with the 209 primer. Any advice from the crowd? Any others I should consider? Thanks
Forum: Black Powder
10-24-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,659
Posted By gt2003

My supply of dead centers was down to about 5 but...

My supply of dead centers was down to about 5 but I had 40 or so of the extreme elites that I ordered because they are CHEAP! I saw where many folks on their site hunt with them so thought What the...
Forum: Black Powder
10-23-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,659
Posted By gt2003

Thanks gentlemen! She's actually boned out and...

Thanks gentlemen! She's actually boned out and I'm going to season some jerky tonight to make here in a day or two.


@Cayugad , she was quartering away and the bullet went in right behind her...
Forum: Black Powder
10-23-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,659
Posted By gt2003

Good Opening Day

Saw 8 deer in the morning but no shots. Good thing because when I fired my round after the hunt, NOTHING. Went back that night and shot this doe just a few minutes after 6 o'clock...
Forum: Black Powder
10-19-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,743
Posted By gt2003

What a fun read! Thanks for sharing!

What a fun read! Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Black Powder
10-18-2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,067
Posted By gt2003

Thanks. It will be cleaned spotless after season...

Thanks. It will be cleaned spotless after season with a thin coat of grease in the barrel then into the safe. Very excited for the season!
Forum: Black Powder
10-16-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,067
Posted By gt2003

Well, no worries on this end. I finally got out...

Well, no worries on this end. I finally got out to shoot it today. Maybe an inch to the left of the bullseye on a clean barrel and centered the bullseye after a spit patch and dry patch. No more...
Forum: Black Powder
10-04-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,067
Posted By gt2003

I appreciate the input! With the current barrel,...

I appreciate the input! With the current barrel, the accuracy is unparalleled! I'll stick with the 22 inch on the new one. Thanks!
Forum: Black Powder
10-04-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,067
Posted By gt2003

Yes, the Knight Barrels are made by Green...

Yes, the Knight Barrels are made by Green Mountain. However, I contacted Knight directly about a replacement. That's when they told me the Big or Littlehorn would both work, depending on what...
Forum: Black Powder
10-04-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,067
Posted By gt2003

22" or 26" replacement barrel

Let's call me a semi-traditionalist. Either that or I just don't like change when I find something that works. I've got the old Knight Wolverine, 50 caliber that uses #11 percussion caps and I love...
Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By gt2003

RE: SCARY muzzleloader ordeal

1st question - what kind of scope?

It is a Simmon Aetec 2.8-10x44

2nd question - did I forget to squeeze the trigger?

I thought about this and I don't think so but it is a...
Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2008, 06:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By gt2003

RE: SCARY muzzleloader ordeal

And, this scope is fairly new, maybe 3-4 years old. I'm taking to the range to see if its really the scope or if maybe I didn't have the bullet seated. Take care, Greg
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By gt2003

RE: SCARY muzzleloader ordeal

Short range, maybe 30 yards. I almost fell out when I saw where I hit him. Like I said, the good Lord blessed me yesterday. And, to top it off, right after I shot the deer I left for my sons...
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By gt2003

SCARY muzzleloader ordeal

I got drawn out for a special ML hunt in southern Oklahoma (mcgee creek). I hadn't shot my ML so when I picked up my friend, I shot a few bullets and it shot pretty accurately. Yesterday morning I...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
10-08-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By gt2003

I took my son fishing tonight

Boy, I needed this. Deer season is coming up and we are building feeders. My friend lives out of town and has a few ponds on his property. So, tonight I took some stuff to him for the feeders. My son...
Forum: Black Powder
09-21-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By gt2003

RE: Black Diamond XR & Dead Center Starting Point

I shoot the 220 grain dead centers with great accuracy. Are you shooting whitetails? What size are they? Chances are you may be able to go a lot lighter and start out around 80-90 grains of powder,...
Forum: Black Powder
09-18-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,773
Posted By gt2003

RE: Buck Fever

I can control myself better nowadays, except when I bow hunt. When I get a deer that close with only a bow and arrow I just about lose it; heart speeds up, breathing increases etc, all the classic...
Forum: Black Powder
09-17-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,068
Posted By gt2003

RE: Right out side Cayugad Back Yard

He's a FREAK. That deer is huge. Thanks for the video, that was cool!
Forum: Black Powder
09-11-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,484
Posted By gt2003

Sale on precision rifle extreme elites

As many of you know, I shoot the precision rifle dead center bullet for deer (220 grain bullet, 80 grains 777). This bullet resurrected my ML career. So, I'm overly fond of it. Yes, these bullets...
Forum: Black Powder
08-09-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,895
Posted By gt2003

RE: Thoughts on the Dead Center Bullets

Well Spaniel, I guess you've had good luck with them too. I don't have 30 with them yet, but it won't be too long. I expect to add 3 more with the 220 grain bullet this year.

Just FYI, what...
Forum: Black Powder
08-07-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,895
Posted By gt2003

RE: Thoughts on the Dead Center Bullets

Chap, I don't know the weight of the bullet. But, you are correct, at such a close range it pretty much wrapped around itself and did not appear to fragment at all.

I have also noticed with...
Forum: Black Powder
08-07-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,895
Posted By gt2003

RE: Thoughts on the Dead Center Bullets

What are your usual shooting distances? Mine are pretty much 75 yards maximum. They have been a great bullet for me. I too have shot them through shoulders and they held together. I also like the...
Forum: Black Powder
07-24-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,656
Posted By gt2003

RE: what bullet do u use

Ok, the dead center on the left was actually shot through the front shoulder on its way in. It held together really well. I actually shot it through the shoulder as a test of how it would hold...
Forum: Black Powder
07-24-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,656
Posted By gt2003

RE: what bullet do u use

Ok, let me tell you about the 2 bullets.

The one on the left was shot into a deer at about 30 yards. It traveled all the way through the deer and was recovered just under the skin on the far...
Forum: Black Powder
07-22-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,656
Posted By gt2003

RE: what bullet do u use

I changed to the precision rifle dead centers a few years back and doubt I'll ever shoot another bullet. They are very accurate out of my knight wolverine and their performance on game is...
Forum: Black Powder
07-17-2008, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,426
Posted By gt2003

RE: recoil on a 50 cal tc triumph

It depends on what you load it with. I was shooting 90 grains pyrodex RS and a 300 grain bullet and it was pretty stout. I've since changed to 80 grains of 777 and a 220 grain bullet, much less...
Forum: Black Powder
07-16-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,017
Posted By gt2003

RE: Knight Wolverine in the hot sun

Nice shooting. I also have a wolverine that drives tacks with about anything I put in it. I keep thinking I want another ML but remember how well mine shoots and change my mind. No reason to change...
Forum: Black Powder
07-14-2008, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By gt2003

RE: Rust, behind breech plug, where cap is loaded

Thanks guys. I'll give it a shot today and see what i can come up with. I'll start with a 12 guage brush on the end of a section of ramrod. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again, Greg
Forum: Black Powder
07-13-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By gt2003

RE: Rust, behind breech plug, where cap is loaded

OK, Cayugad, Thanks!

What type of brush? Stainless steel, brass, what?

I do understand that I won't be able to get the pitting out. That is fine. It's just such a chore having to keep a...
Forum: Black Powder
07-13-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By gt2003

Rust, behind breech plug, where cap is loaded

Gimme some help if you can. I've got a Knight wolverine ML, old style, (blued barrel, synthetic stock and#11 cap). I got very lazy a few years back and had fired the ML, swabbed the barrel really...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
07-10-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,134
Posted By gt2003

RE: Dead Center ML bullets

Do you still have them? 10 bucks total price, including shipping and I'll take them. How do you prefer payment?
Forum: Black Powder
07-10-2008, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,180
Posted By gt2003

Got drawn for ML "controlled hunt" in Oklahoms

I put in for the controlled hunts like I do every year. I went to the Oklahoma dept. of wildlife website yesterday morning to find that my hunting group got drawn for a muzzleloader hunt at Mcgee...
Forum: Camp Cooking and Game Processing
06-19-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,404
Posted By gt2003

RE: Need help with hose for turkey fryer

I FIXED IT!!!!!!!!!

Basically I took off the timer and thermocouple. Then I removed the plunger device that acts as the gas shutoff. This way, the burner was not getting too much flame and...
Forum: Camp Cooking and Game Processing
06-14-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,404
Posted By gt2003

RE: Need help with hose for turkey fryer

I actually took the hose to our local NAPA store that also does high compression fittings. I got a 3/8 inch fitting put on the "burner" end of the hose. However, there must have been some type of...
Forum: Camp Cooking and Game Processing
06-11-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,404
Posted By gt2003

Need help with hose for turkey fryer

I bought a turkey fryer at Academy a couple of days ago. The only problem is, it's got all sorts of "safety" BS on it like a thermocouple and a timer that automatically shuts it off after 20 minutes....
Forum: Black Powder
06-04-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,859
Posted By gt2003

RE: Thanks guys

This is the most active ML forum I've found. There are 2 others I visit, but only around hunting season because otherwise they are deserted. You guys are year long, dedicated muzzleloading...
Forum: Black Powder
04-25-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By gt2003

RE: any ideas what I can do with this lube

Corey, you sure you wanna ask that question here? "any ideas what I can do with this lube"

That's just asking for trouble my friend, hehehe.
Forum: Black Powder
04-21-2008, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,771
Posted By gt2003

RE: Well, ya gotta hunt something...

20 grains of 777? I guess that's enough (obviously, hehehe). Is that a normal powder charge for a patched round ball?
Forum: Black Powder
04-05-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By gt2003

RE: load suggestions for an 7 yr old

Hey, let the kiddo shoot either the 216 grain or 230 grain bullet over 80 grains of 777 powder. I used to shoot 90 grains of pyrodex RS and a 300 grain bullet that damn near killed me. I switched to...
Forum: Black Powder
04-05-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By gt2003

Gold dot HP 45 auto 230 grain bullet

I can't believe I'm asking this but....what sabot would I use with the gold dot HP auto 45 bullet in the 230 grain variety? The bullet diameter is .451. I shoot the old knight wolverine .50 caliber...
Forum: Black Powder
03-27-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,890
Posted By gt2003

RE: Another raise in ammo cost..

I think it's probably a little of both. I do agree 100% that we should be drilling in the huge reserves we have right now. With todays technology, we could very likely drill with very little...
Forum: Black Powder
03-27-2008, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By gt2003

RE: Has anyone here shot the federal fusions?

Semisane,

Have you shot them at close distances? Like 10-30 yards? If so, did they expand really well? A bunch of my shots are right around this range and since my experiences with the XTP's,...
Forum: Black Powder
03-26-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By gt2003

RE: Has anyone here shot the federal fusions?

Yeah, expansion, or lack of it, is what concerns me. I've never had luck with jacketed bullets. Is it that the deer are small here? Is it that the shots are too close and the bullets don't expand? I...
Forum: Black Powder
03-11-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By gt2003

RE: The $175 Renegade Was $137.50

Since I know nothing about these type of guns, why the double trigger? I've heard of "set triggers" before but I don't know what they are. Please elaborate.
Forum: Black Powder
03-11-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,962
Posted By gt2003

RE: Is it my shooting or something else?....

Try a different bullet. I'm partial to the precision rifle dead centers but that's just me. I would definitely go with loose powder also. Good luck and let us know what you end up with. Greg
Forum: Black Powder
02-25-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,479
Posted By gt2003

RE: "fail safe" Muzzleloader bullet

Skeeter, I actually had 2 bullets that didn't perform for me. One was the 300 grain Hornady XTP with 90 grains of Pyrodex RS, the other was a jacketed hollow point remington bullet that I picked up...
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