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Forum: Traditional Archery
03-11-2002, 06:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,793
Posted By irishcajun

RE: March Postal Match

Shot mine this weekend. Not too bad, at least they were all on the paper.

I'll put it in the mail today.

Thanks for hosting.
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-07-2002, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Arrowsmit what are you doing???

I see the auction ended without the reserve being met.

If the bow is still for sale you may want to list it here and on stickbow.com
Forum: Black Powder
03-05-2002, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,578
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Nosler bullets

Mark,

Does the same hold true for hogs? On my lease we have Whitetail and hogs, I was planning on using the same bullet for both, but after reading your post I am wondering in the 260gr lead...
Forum: Black Powder
03-05-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Knight DISC Cleanshot/Triple7???

Good discussion. Other than experimenting with your gun and various loads I don't know how you can be sure what will work best for you. I think this is true of centerfire rifles also. That being...
Forum: Black Powder
03-01-2002, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,477
Posted By irishcajun

Maximum Range

Just curious to see what each of you think your maxium hunting range is with your BP gun and favorite hunting load. Open sights and/or with a scope.

Mine is 100yds, with open sights using 2 50gr...
Forum: Black Powder
03-01-2002, 06:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,878
Posted By irishcajun

RE: breech plug question?

Thanks for the tip on the white lithium grease. None of the gun shops in my area have any breech plug grease, even Wal-mart won't have any until July. Shipping costs just as much as a tube if you...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-01-2002, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By irishcajun

RE: NEWBIE: Bow info?

If you go to Stickbow.com they have a search feature, if you put in "Bear" you will find a lot of information on Bear bows. There are a lot of collectors of these bows that would be gald to give you...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-28-2002, 04:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,470
Posted By irishcajun

RE: NEWBIE question; What equipment are you using?

58" Damon Howatt Recurve
50#@28"
30' 2018 Aluminum Arrows with 125gr Magnus Heads
5" Feathers, Right Helical
Dacron Strig, 7" Brace Height
Shoot off the shelf using seal skin rest
Super Mitt...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-27-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 653
Posted By irishcajun

RE: NEWBIE question?

Try Kidwell's "Instinctive Archery" good solid easy to follow advise that works. At least it did for me.

Shelf or rest is personal preference for hunting. Hunters seem to shoot off the shelf. ...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-27-2002, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By irishcajun

RE: 3-D WHY SUNDAY?

Most people are working or doing things around the house on Saturday's. We get a better turnout on Sunday.

Our cost (it is a local proshop not a club) is $10. Includes 30 targets. About...
Forum: Black Powder
02-27-2002, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,878
Posted By irishcajun

RE: breech plug question?

Based on Knights recommendation I used breach plug grease and pulled and cleaned the breach plug after every ten shots. Never had a problem.

I have a cousin that has a breach plug stuck in his...
Forum: Black Powder
02-27-2002, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By irishcajun

RE: sighting yardage

I sighted my Knight in for 100yds with open sights by being 2" high at 50yds.

I am limiting any shot I take with open sights to be under 100yds.

Next season if I use a scope and 150gr I may go...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-26-2002, 05:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 892
Posted By irishcajun

RE: 3-D Targets--what kind?

This should have gone to this thread, mistakenly posted it to another thread. Just my .02 on 3-D targets.

I would stay away from Blueridge. Hard to pull out arrows and dosen't hold up.

I...
Forum: Black Powder
02-25-2002, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By irishcajun

RE: BP Side by Side comparison

I am not aware of one.

But there is a book that did this for the major in-line brands. Books-A-Million carried in their sports section. I think it was called Modern Muzzleloading. You may check...
Forum: Black Powder
02-25-2002, 06:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,601
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Want a BP rifle, what should I get

I was in your shoes just a couple of months ago. What I found out:

In-lines are more reliable, easier to use, and less expensive than flintlocks or percussion sidelocks.

That being said, the...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-21-2002, 06:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,237
Posted By irishcajun

RE: What's the perfect job for whitetail hunters!

Offshore roustabout, 7 days on 7 days off.

Self-employed CPA, Lawyer, or other business, you set your own hours.

Pro baseball player, you are off during hunting season.

Free Spirit/Goof Off...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-21-2002, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 796
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Newbie Question-Bow advice

All good advise.

I would also recommend getting with someone you respect that is expericed with Trad equipment or reading any of the good books out there.

I went from a compound to a recurve...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-21-2002, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Need some Advice

You may want to try Ray at Lost Nation Archery (603)485-4900.

He knows is business and is a nice guy. I don't know if he wants to help the comptetion, but it is worth a shot.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-21-2002, 05:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,793
Posted By irishcajun

RE: March Postal Match

You can count me in.

I will send you an e-mail today.
Forum: Black Powder
02-20-2002, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Another question????

The tool should have come with the gun (assuming you bought it new).

If you call Knight using the number in the owners manual they may send you a tool at no charge if it was missing when you...
Forum: Black Powder
02-20-2002, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,300
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Well I got it!!!!

Using 2 50gr pellets and 260gr lead Knight sabot I am shooting 2" groups at 100 yds using open sights.

Using powder which would always be slightly more variable I would expect my groups to open up...
Forum: Black Powder
02-18-2002, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By irishcajun

RE: 209 or #11 caps

According to Knight the 209's are hotter and more reliable. With pellets that is what they recommend using with their disk rifles, although #11 caps will work. If you want to use #11's they...
Forum: Black Powder
02-11-2002, 06:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By irishcajun

RE: t/c omega

Sorry for the mistake.

I was looking at an Austin and Halleck. On the day I posted by reply there was a post next to this one labled Austin and Halleck, when reading this one I confused the two. ...
Forum: Black Powder
02-11-2002, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By irishcajun

RE: New Rife

Thanks for the tips.

I took the rifle out this weekend and sighted it in using Knight 260gr Lead sabots with 2 50 pyrodex pellets,using open sights.

At 2" high at 50 yds I was right on at 100...
Forum: Black Powder
02-05-2002, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Barrel break in

Everyone has a different approach. I am new to this, thanks for all the good ideas.

Personal experiences are hard to beat.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-05-2002, 11:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,277
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Books U Have read?

Kidwel's Instinctive Archery.

His technique is simple and easy to learn, most important it works.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-05-2002, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,130
Posted By irishcajun

RE: What a Refreshing Forum!

I agree it is a good forum.

I just stated using Trad equipment this past season and gots lots of good advice here.

No deer, but didn't have any opportunites with the bow. Looking forward to...
Forum: Black Powder
02-05-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Barrel break in

Mark,

I read both of your posts. Seems like you are talking from experience which works for me. Why do you think Knight dosen't recommend either the natural lube or the metal to metal breaking...
Forum: Black Powder
02-05-2002, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By irishcajun

RE: I want my old smokepole back!

Big Country

Where do you find a good, dependable flintlock for under $200?

I just bought a Knight in-line, but I would like to have a flintlock also to shoot and hunt with just for the fun of...
Forum: Black Powder
02-05-2002, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By irishcajun

RE: t/c omega

Chalmette Shooting Specialties in Chalmette, La. had one on their gun rack last week. It was SS with a black composite stock.

I found it heavy compared to the Knight Magnum and very heavy...
Forum: Black Powder
02-04-2002, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Barrel break in

I also just bought a Knight. I called customer service and they said "breaking in" the barrell was not necessary. To just follow the step by step instructions in the video.

As far as bore butter...
Forum: Black Powder
02-04-2002, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By irishcajun

New Rife

Made the decision. Just bought a 50 cal Knight 26" Magnum Disk rifle, black stock, SS barrell.

Any suggestions on how to get started? The video did not mention breaking in the barrell, which is...
Forum: Black Powder
02-01-2002, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 946
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Who is the new Knight disc extreme created for?

This is the first I have heard of this rifle. Is it worth waiting for? I was ready to buy either the Kinght DISC Magnum 50 cal 26" barrell or the T/C Black Diamond XR 50 Cal 26" barrell.
...
Forum: Black Powder
01-31-2002, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Barrell Length

Thanks for the reply.

Is there a similar jump up in accuracy or ease of use going from a 24" to a 26" barrell?

It seems like the 26" barrell will run $30-60$ more, which over the life of the...
Forum: Black Powder
01-31-2002, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By irishcajun

Barrell Length

Another Newbie question.

The most common length seems to be 24". But several economy guns American Knight, T/C value packs come with 22' barrels. Some of premium guns are in 26", Cabela's sells...
Forum: Black Powder
01-30-2002, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By irishcajun

RE: A must read for 45.cal shooters

Great article. Thanks for the tip.

I'm buying my first Black Powder Rifle. I was leaning toward a T/C Black Diamond or Knight Wolverine value pack, they are both about $300 locally. But they...
Forum: Black Powder
01-25-2002, 06:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By irishcajun

RE: Newbie Questions

Thanks for the tips.

I was looking at the Knight Disc. Seems like a lot of the hunters in the camp I was at had recently bought one. When I compared it to the CVA I had it felt like a more solid...
Forum: Black Powder
01-24-2002, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By irishcajun

Newbie Questions

I am looking to get a black powder rife. I have used a friends CVA but that is all.

Is there a source I can go to read up more on the sport that any of you would recommend?

Also, is there a...
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