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Forum: Black Powder
12-04-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,420
Posted By Bill308

Omega Z5 vs. Omega

Copied the following from an old 2005 Post:

<<Quote>>
According to T/C Gunsmith's:
Sights, some machine finishing and lower cost assembly hardware are the only differences. The pivot block...
Forum: Black Powder
01-03-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,012
Posted By Bill308

BH209 in a plunger style gun reminded me of this...

BH209 in a plunger style gun reminded me of this post:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/black-powder/407995-black-diamond-t-c-blackhorn-209-a.html#post4267479...
Forum: Black Powder
06-09-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,817
Posted By Bill308

Just ordered from Bullshop Thursday night. ...

Just ordered from Bullshop Thursday night. Bullets arrived Wednesday. Faster than I expected. Now they use PayPal, so you can do it with an email and a PayPal transaction.
...
Forum: Black Powder
06-01-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By Bill308

Caution, Forum Advice Leads to More Muzzleloaders

Earlier, when I posted about TC QLA issues with conicals, a suggestion was, "another muzzleloader is always a good idea.". As you can see I eventually adopted a few "projects" that needed some TLC. ...
Forum: Black Powder
05-18-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,516
Posted By Bill308

Harvester's website calls the Saber Tooth "copper...

Harvester's website calls the Saber Tooth "copper clad". As I understand it, Powerbelts use a bonded (barely) "copper wash" where the copper simply serves to separate lead from barrel, but is not...
Forum: Black Powder
04-14-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,574
Posted By Bill308

Measuring by volume seems to be the norm for both...

Measuring by volume seems to be the norm for both your gun and your Gold 3f powder choice. Here is a chart that shows weight to volume for various powders.
...
Forum: Black Powder
03-07-2016, 01:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,536
Posted By Bill308

Great hunt

Fun. Good story and hog.
Forum: Black Powder
02-24-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By Bill308

44/300 xtp

Great performers. My supplier stopped carrying them. My gun had better accuracy with green Harvester smooth than with crush rib.
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,715
Posted By Bill308

Numrich gunpartscorp.com #1372120

Numrich shows the same replacement .50 barrel, #1372120, for all of:

Bighorn
Bk92
Little horn
Lk-93
Ll-II
USAK

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/Muzzleloaders-43443.htm
Forum: Black Powder
01-17-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By Bill308

Precipitation Effect

What about precipitation?

I've seen accuracy deteriorate at the range when light rain started. In November, had a clean miss on a deer at 100 yards during heavy snow. 45 minutes later, it seemed...
Forum: Black Powder
12-17-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,035
Posted By Bill308

Plotting Bullet Performance

The attached first chart may be a way of blending test performance and field results into something useful. Ron shared some field experience, along with test data for the .44/270 Speer Deep Curl. ...
Forum: Black Powder
12-02-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,476
Posted By Bill308

My 2nd tag was for a doe. I filled it with one...

My 2nd tag was for a doe. I filled it with one of the last few Speer Deep Curl .44/270 grain bullets I had, with 82.5 grains BH209 and Harvester Crush Rib sabot. Shot was a broadside rear double...
Forum: Black Powder
11-27-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,023
Posted By Bill308

Knight Replacement Barrels

I wonder if they ever have their replacement barrels on sale. I bought a Knight "project" rifle at a local pawn shop in September. All works well and it looks good, but the barrel is pitted and I...
Forum: Black Powder
11-26-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,476
Posted By Bill308

.45/300 Hornady XTP Recovered

Here's a bullet from live "deer media" testing. It's the first I've collected. They usually pass through.

.45/300 Hornady XTP, non magnum bullet.
MMP standard short black sabot
85 Grains BH209...
Forum: Black Powder
09-16-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,287
Posted By Bill308

Years ago, the TC Mag Express Sabot may have been...

Years ago, the TC Mag Express Sabot may have been the MMP standard "Black Sabot",
http://mmpsabots.com/store/black-sabot/ (http://mmpsabots.com/store/black-sabot/http://), not either the HPH-12 or...
Forum: Black Powder
05-03-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,378
Posted By Bill308

Great long range shooting. Looks like you could...

Great long range shooting. Looks like you could hunt game as big as you choose, even at 200 yards.
Forum: Black Powder
04-11-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By Bill308

"Light" Load Company for Triple Se7en

The last 7 deer I've taken have been with 82.5 (6) or 85 (1) grains volume of BH209, using 240 - 300 grain bullets with sabots. Range has been 95 to 125 yards, with 3 at 125. All have been double...
Forum: Black Powder
03-23-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,228
Posted By Bill308

This thread offers some advice on your question: ...

This thread offers some advice on your question:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/black-powder/385517-lyman-gpr-54-cal.html
Forum: Black Powder
03-12-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,118
Posted By Bill308

Any experience with the Cheddite primer with...

Any experience with the Cheddite primer with muzzle loader?

I have some from shotgun reloading when others were in short supply. I see from the table above that they are shorter. I understand...
Forum: Black Powder
02-25-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,485
Posted By Bill308

I've used this TC 4-n-1 Quick Shot. It helps to...

I've used this TC 4-n-1 Quick Shot. It helps to start the bullet, which is good to keep you from fumbling it into the snow with cold fingers.
...
Forum: Black Powder
02-21-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,535
Posted By Bill308

I have had misfires with BH209 and slip fit...

I have had misfires with BH209 and slip fit conical bullets. Just 1 - 2 out of 100, but enough that I don't use BH209 with conical bullets any more.
Forum: Black Powder
02-21-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,535
Posted By Bill308

Ron, Thanks for the demonstration and...

Ron,

Thanks for the demonstration and results.

My experience confirms that "light" loads, like your 70 grain load, seem less sensitive to "cold clean" vs. "fouled" barrel. I often foul my...
Forum: Guns
02-02-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,972
Posted By Bill308

They are both great and proven. You will find...

They are both great and proven. You will find many fans of each. .308/150 grain and .270/130 grain recoil is similar in like rifles.

In our hunting party, new young hunters seem to be winding up...
Forum: Black Powder
02-02-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By Bill308

I'll offer something counter intuitive. Try a...

I'll offer something counter intuitive. Try a Harvester Crush Rib 45/40 . . . I see they make one now:
...
Forum: Black Powder
01-20-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,870
Posted By Bill308

Sabot Loader, I've seen rankings of primers...

Sabot Loader,

I've seen rankings of primers from coolest to hottest, but haven't seen this f.p.s data before. What is the f.p.s. data? Is this the velocity of some projectile shot with the primer...
Forum: Black Powder
12-27-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,290
Posted By Bill308

Great that you had the Lyman and the Lyman...

Great that you had the Lyman and the Lyman manual.

Those who have the Cabelas branded gun with only the Investarms manual aren't so lucky. I wonder if anything official has ever been published...
Forum: Black Powder
12-27-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Bill308

Hornady shows these for .444 Magnum. I didn't...

Hornady shows these for .444 Magnum. I didn't try them because I didn't think I'd be loading to that level. I'm sure someone has tried it.
Forum: Black Powder
12-26-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,290
Posted By Bill308

Cabelas Investarms vs. Lyman Loads

It seems to frequently be said that Cabela's rifles by Investarms are the same as similar Lyman models. But, the load recommendations in their owner's manuals are substantially different.

I ran...
Forum: Black Powder
11-02-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,644
Posted By Bill308

My Omega likes the Harvester Crush Rib .44/50 for...

My Omega likes the Harvester Crush Rib .44/50 for .429 bullets like the Deep Curl. It likes the Harvester smooth side EZ for .430 XTP's, and seems to shoot a variety of .45 bullets with the Black...
Forum: Black Powder
11-01-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By Bill308

.451 Sabot

I believe the Knight bullet/sabot combination you have is a black .45/50 sabot with a .45 bullet. It may be packaged with this Speer bullet: ...
Forum: Black Powder
10-22-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,015
Posted By Bill308

TC packages the .40/180 XTP as their .45...

TC packages the .40/180 XTP as their .45 sabot/bullet offering. Their name implies greatness:

".45 Caliber Super XR Sabots With .40 Caliber 180GR XTP Magnum Bullets (30 Pack) by T/C ACCESSORIES"....
Forum: Black Powder
10-11-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By Bill308

From what you've described, it appears all your...

From what you've described, it appears all your sabots are .45/50's and compatible with your bullet. I would pick one, find an accurate load with it, then try the other sabots at that load to see...
Forum: Black Powder
10-11-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,596
Posted By Bill308

Since it is accurate with 2-50's, I suggest...

Since it is accurate with 2-50's, I suggest trying 88 (or 81) to check accuracy. If that is accurate, you'll confirm it's not scope, mounts, or other.

If you then want a higher velocity load,...
Forum: Black Powder
10-11-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,596
Posted By Bill308

110 T7?f Not Close to Equivalent to 2 Pellets

There may be another reason for this accuracy difference: You are shooting a substantially different velocity load with 110 gr T7 loose than 2x50 pellet.

Hogdon data shows 1763 fps for 2-50...
Forum: Black Powder
10-08-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By Bill308

Great country to be out in. Thanks for the...

Great country to be out in. Thanks for the pictures.
Forum: Black Powder
09-20-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,142
Posted By Bill308

If you're left handed, what are the reasons to...

If you're left handed, what are the reasons to get a LH sidelock:

1. Correct cheek piece, mentioned above.
2. Ease/speed/motion of Cocking/De-cocking. Enough extra motion to spook game?
3. ...
Forum: Black Powder
09-16-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,833
Posted By Bill308

Checked Midsouth. They are out. Too bad, I like...

Checked Midsouth. They are out. Too bad, I like to use these.
Forum: Black Powder
06-15-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By Bill308

Ballistic Bridge Subbase & Flat Base Conical

Tried this idea of Ballistic Bridge Sub base with Flat Base Conical today. It worked great.

Without any wad, got groups over 3". With a 1/8" felt wad, things tightened to about 2". With the...
Forum: Black Powder
05-19-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,676
Posted By Bill308

If you search "hard cast" in this forum, you get...

If you search "hard cast" in this forum, you get a long list threads on this topic. Here are a couple of recent ones:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/black-powder/391043-hard-cast-bullets.html
...
Forum: Black Powder
05-16-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By Bill308

Sabotloader, Thanks. I never would have...

Sabotloader,

Thanks. I never would have tried it without this information. Prior searches didn't turn anything up on it, just news about trimming 28 gauge shotgun wads, with some reports of...
Forum: Black Powder
05-15-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By Bill308

Are you using the MMP Ballistic Bridge under a...

Are you using the MMP Ballistic Bridge under a flat base conical?

I have used the MMP BBSB with Hollow Bases like the Hornady Great Plains. I never tried it under a flat base since it seemed to...
Forum: Black Powder
05-13-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,380
Posted By Bill308

What's your issue with No Excuse lube? ...

What's your issue with No Excuse lube?

Recently I've been working with .50 460 No Excuses and Bullshops. It seems like the Bullshop lube plays better with BH209, but will need to shoot in...
Forum: Black Powder
05-12-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,380
Posted By Bill308

Here's the attachment as a .pdf.

Here's the attachment as a .pdf.
Forum: Black Powder
05-12-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,380
Posted By Bill308

Maxi BC

I've seen several posts that suggest it's 0.95 or 0.97. Similar for the 320 grain REAL, which was published in "Black Powder Journal". This does seem low compared to other bullets of similar...
Forum: Black Powder
04-15-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,666
Posted By Bill308

I recently ordered bullets from Bullshops and...

I recently ordered bullets from Bullshops and received them in less than 2 weeks.

I used this e-mail address: [email protected] ([email protected].).
Forum: Black Powder
04-12-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,637
Posted By Bill308

I have used Copper Anti-Seize grease on both...

I have used Copper Anti-Seize grease on both choke tubes and breech plug. This is the Anti-Seize sold at automotive stores. It seems to work well.

It's been suggested at this forum that "lube...
Forum: Black Powder
03-31-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By Bill308

I think the .50/245 Buffalo Ball-et claimed to be...

I think the .50/245 Buffalo Ball-et claimed to be for slow twist. Buffalo Bullets have recently been shown as discontinued on the Buffalo Arms site. Now they seem to have been removed from the site...
Forum: Black Powder
03-03-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By Bill308

Your W209 group is the best I've ever seen at...

Your W209 group is the best I've ever seen at 200. I've shot 4" to 6" at 200, with the .44/270 Deep Curl, when the wind is light. That's with the CCI 209M.
Forum: Black Powder
03-01-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,556
Posted By Bill308

Good to hear. I have the best accuracy results...

Good to hear. I have the best accuracy results with 50/44 loads. Just haven't had much chance to shoot target groups at below zero temps. I do most target shooting in Tennessee when it's mild. ...
Forum: Black Powder
03-01-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,556
Posted By Bill308

Good Shooting

Ron, This seems informative. With quick reloading @ -7 F, I know your barrel isn't getting "warm", but it's likely getting "warmer" than -7 F. It's possible the small ribs on the Crush Rib are more...
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