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Forum: Black Powder
01-05-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By Skopia

Do you have to clean out these vent liners every...

Do you have to clean out these vent liners every so often or do you just replace them?
If you do have to clean them out, could you instruct how?
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By Skopia

Just visited Lehigh Bullets website and saw that...

Just visited Lehigh Bullets website and saw that they can be purchased there. That was easy enough.
Thanks Grouse, you beat me to it.
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By Skopia

Vent Liners for Lehigh Plug?

Just installed the last one that I had. Are they available anywhere? Did a search, did not come up with any info. Thanks
Forum: Black Powder
12-14-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By Skopia

So it is safe to assume that the glass is what...

So it is safe to assume that the glass is what causes the distortion when the light fades? Like a cheaper scope? I would be better off staying with a low powered scope then.
Forum: Black Powder
12-14-2012, 12:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By Skopia

Red Dot scopes

Would mounting a red dot scope mid-way on the barrel where the rear sight would be, or closer to the eye where a scope would be mounted have any effect on the accuracy of the scope?
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,424
Posted By Skopia

Sorry guys. I meant for this to be a new post. If...

Sorry guys. I meant for this to be a new post. If someone could move this to start a new post, I would appreciate it.
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,424
Posted By Skopia

Ballistic Coefficients

Was just on the Sierra bullet web site. Could someone explain to me why a bullet would have different ballistic coefficients at different velocities? I would think that the faster a bullet spins, the...
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,424
Posted By Skopia

I've been using the .430 240 grain xtp in a green...

I've been using the .430 240 grain xtp in a green crush rib sabot with great results, about 12-15 deer. All pass throughs. They shoot great out of my Omega. Last year I intentionally let a doe walk...
Forum: Black Powder
12-31-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,772
Posted By Skopia

I have had NOTHING but dead deer and complete...

I have had NOTHING but dead deer and complete passthroughs with the .430 240 grain xtp's. Like Breechplug, with his bullet of choice, I don't have any inclination to try to fix what is not broken.
Forum: Black Powder
12-04-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 681
Posted By Skopia

In Season cleaning

Hi guys. I am a 2-3 times a day reader but I seldom post. I have learned a great deal in my short 3-4 year muzzleloading career.

I have a two part question.

1) When I load for a hunt with a...
09-08-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By Skopia

Top Section of Climbing Stands, help me decide

Hi all, everyday reading , first time post. I have a climbing stand that, for the life of me I can not recall the name. I absolutley love the bottom section but I was never too keen with the top...
Forum: Black Powder
11-17-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,852
Posted By Skopia

Smile Welcome aboard!!

Welcome aboard!!
Forum: Black Powder
11-14-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,268
Posted By Skopia

That is very sound advice. the .430 240gr bullet...

That is very sound advice. the .430 240gr bullet is a very good bullet.
Forum: Black Powder
01-09-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,430
Posted By Skopia

Enough said! With that being said, I have...

Enough said!

With that being said, I have been tempted to invest in a 45. Just to have 1.
Forum: Black Powder
01-02-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,507
Posted By Skopia

I have a 2-7x32 Browning (elite 3200?) on one of...

I have a 2-7x32 Browning (elite 3200?) on one of my Omegas. This scope has served me very well. If it had the rainguard it would be an outstanding scope for the money I paid for it, ($119.00) a...
Forum: Black Powder
01-02-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By Skopia

I stand corrected

I stand corrected
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,507
Posted By Skopia

Multiple muzzleloaders, Multiple scopes?

Those of you that have multiple muzzleloaders that you scope, do you stick with the same brand or even the same model? Do you shop for a deal on a scope that you might want to check out? Or do you...
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By Skopia

Few years back I was perched high in the tree...

Few years back I was perched high in the tree during bow season. Sitting motionless I saw an Owl come gliding through the trees. I couldn't believe how big his wingspan was. And I could not believe...
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By Skopia

The point of the test was to reassure me that...

The point of the test was to reassure me that B209 would ignite and be accurate after a muzzleloader was left in a vehicle for an extended period of time and under very cold temperatures.
What was...
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2010, 05:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By Skopia

A month with B209

Don't post much, read 2-3 times a day.
Wanted to share my month long experiment with B209 here in Massachusetts. Got a doe and a 6 pt during archery so I wanted to put B209 through a test during the...
Forum: Black Powder
12-08-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By Skopia

Ironically, at my age, I hunt to get away from it...

Ironically, at my age, I hunt to get away from it all, not to have to deal with it all. Don't get me wrong, I do live to hunt and I want to shoot an animal, but I have shot enough in my young age of...
Forum: Black Powder
12-06-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By Skopia

So my question is this. What do you guys do? Do...

So my question is this. What do you guys do? Do you let these people move you out of your area? Do you pull your stand after each use? Do you abandon stands and use natural ground blinds?
Today,...
Forum: Black Powder
12-06-2009, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By Skopia

I guess this situation is not isolated to just my...

I guess this situation is not isolated to just my part of the country!!
Forum: Black Powder
12-06-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By Skopia

Few years back I was hunting this nice buck that...

Few years back I was hunting this nice buck that I had seen twice. Never got a shot during bow season. I had opening week off of work for shotgun. (Use the muzzleloader) Hunted hard morning till...
Forum: Black Powder
12-06-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By Skopia

Thieves and Poachers

What do you guys do or how do you handle this menacing group of individuals?
Out here in Eastern Mass. we are slowly running out of land. Building is out of control and whats ironic is, no one can...
Forum: Black Powder
12-01-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By Skopia

I have 2 Omegas. I have a Browning 2x7x32 on one....

I have 2 Omegas. I have a Browning 2x7x32 on one. I have been told this is a Bushnell scope somewhere in the Elite 3200-4200 range, minus the raingaurd. I think that I would really like the rain...
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2009, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Posted By Skopia

Semisane and Sabotloader Thank you very...

Semisane and Sabotloader

Thank you very much. You guy's were right on. I got Semisanes response last night and I ran down into my basement and fixed the issue. You know how stuff like that can...
Forum: Black Powder
11-23-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Posted By Skopia

Knight Disc Extreme owners

I took the barrel off the stock so I could cut the stock and shorten the LOP. That came out great. But when I put the barrel and stock back together, the ram rod will not stay in the slot. It slides...
Forum: Black Powder
11-12-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By Skopia

Nice job. Way to follow up. Omega strikes again.

Nice job. Way to follow up.
Omega strikes again.
Forum: Black Powder
11-10-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By Skopia

I have two Omegas. One is about 3 yrs old and has...

I have two Omegas. One is about 3 yrs old and has a quite a few rounds through it. The other is a few months old. I use the Harvester regular green sabots in the older Omega and the crush rib in the...
Forum: Black Powder
11-04-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,586
Posted By Skopia

T/C Omega 90gr B209 .430 240 gr xtp ...

T/C Omega
90gr B209
.430 240 gr xtp
Harvester green crush rib sabot
W209 primer
Forum: Black Powder
10-23-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 790
Posted By Skopia

Weaver #410 Gloss base mount. Use them on two...

Weaver #410 Gloss base mount. Use them on two Omegas. Rock solid. Can get them at Dick's sporting goods. Never had a problem with vertical or horizontal adjustment. $11-$12 bucks.
Forum: Black Powder
10-09-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,121
Posted By Skopia

IMO if you keep these bullets within the velocity...

IMO if you keep these bullets within the velocity parameters that they are designed for, you should be fine. Hornady list these bullets for expansion between 900-1800 fps. I don't think that a...
Forum: Black Powder
10-09-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,121
Posted By Skopia

Great bullet. All you will need for whitetails. I...

Great bullet. All you will need for whitetails. I use this bullet with a green Crush Ribbed sabot in my Omega over 90 gr B209 and Win primers. Great combination. About 1800 fps. Devastating on deer....
Forum: Black Powder
09-29-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By Skopia

Knight Extreme and 777

Which BP do you guys recommend with a Knight extreme and 777, the FPJ or the NFPJ?
Do you see any difference in accuracy with one or the other? Is one cleaner than the other? Is it OK to use the...
Forum: Black Powder
09-13-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,513
Posted By Skopia

It's funny. When I first started bow hunting many...

It's funny. When I first started bow hunting many years ago, I had to pull 70 lbs, just because. My mentor that got me started in the sport used to say to me, "how far through the animal do you want...
Forum: Black Powder
09-07-2009, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By Skopia

Count me in for a plug

Count me in for a plug
Forum: Black Powder
08-23-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By Skopia

There is a new Breech Plug being developed for...

There is a new Breech Plug being developed for Knight Disc rifles that will give consistent ignition with B209 and also supposed to have much less blow back with the Knight rifles.
Forum: Black Powder
08-23-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By Skopia

Thanks guys. I will say too, I am going to have...

Thanks guys. I will say too, I am going to have to modify the stock a little too. At 14.5" pull, it is too long for me. I feel comfortable at 14" with light clothing on and if I'm bundled up in the...
Forum: Black Powder
08-23-2009, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By Skopia

Getting started with a Knight Extreme

I received my Knight Extreme about a month ago. Time to start the tuning process. While I wait patiently for an improved Breech plug from Grouse and company, I have the FPJ and the NFPJ plug. I want...
Forum: Black Powder
07-27-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By Skopia

If you are shooting T7 with the NFPJ breech plug...

If you are shooting T7 with the NFPJ breech plug which, if I understand correct, has a smaller flash hole, do you still use ML primers or do you go with the shotshell primers?
Forum: Black Powder
07-27-2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By Skopia

Thanks men. Guess all I can do is try and see ...

Thanks men. Guess all I can do is try and see
Sabotloader, I thought that I had read that the flash hole was a little smaller on the NFPJ plug and some guys were drilling them out. Don't want to go...
Forum: Black Powder
07-26-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By Skopia

Knight Extreme and B209

I have read where the concave breech plug works best with B209. My concave BP has the FPJ. Just read a thread on another sight where it was recommended that B209 shoots best with the NFPJ plug. But...
Forum: Black Powder
06-12-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,493
Posted By Skopia

RE: Hornady 44cal 265gr FP Interlock

I have been eyeing this bullet for quite some time. Looking forward to the input.
Forum: Black Powder
04-12-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,005
Posted By Skopia

RE: Best ML for open sights

I can recomend the T/C Omega. To me, it is perfect with open sights and still allows you to mount a scope at a later date. I had a very hard time getting my head down low enough with the Triumph....
Forum: Black Powder
02-22-2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,248
Posted By Skopia

RE: Omega Stocks

I have two Omegas. Both of them shoot great. One is blue/black (about 4 yrs old), the brand new Omega is black/weather shield. Both have regular stocks on them. The stock on the new Omega just feels...
Forum: Black Powder
02-22-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,248
Posted By Skopia

Omega Stocks

Are there any retail stores where I can get anon thumbwhole stock for a T/C Omega?
Forum: Black Powder
02-16-2009, 04:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By Skopia

RE: Best looking gun

Cayuqud, you kill me. :D.
You bring me back to "days gone by"
Life was so much simpler
When I was a kid, we would bail hay in the summer, and in the evening we would reload a couple boxes of...
Forum: Black Powder
02-14-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,119
Posted By Skopia

RE: T/C Triumph Disappointment

Has anyone received a rebate from T/C yet? Still checking the mail box for mine.
Forum: Black Powder
02-08-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By Skopia

Scope advice

Need some advice on a scope to mount on an Omega. I have a Browning 2-7x32 on another Omega that has served me verywell. I would like to lighten things up a bit and have been researching fixed power...
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