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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-14-2021, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,284
Posted By Omega218er

New Richmond WI. We hunted Minnesota which is...

New Richmond WI. We hunted Minnesota which is where we are from but are thinking of black powder hunting in WI this year.
Forum: Black Powder
03-02-2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By Omega218er

I’ve never worked on a trigger before but did...

I’ve never worked on a trigger before but did research it a few years ago to possibly do some trigger work. The consensus was that it is something that can easily be messed up if performed improperly...
Forum: Black Powder
01-24-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,539
Posted By Omega218er

I’m no purist as well with two side locks and two...

I’m no purist as well with two side locks and two inlines one with a scope. I suppose manufacturers are looking for the next thing to drive revenue.
Forum: Black Powder
01-23-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By Omega218er

Very good, keep us in the loop going forward:)

Very good, keep us in the loop going forward:)
Forum: Black Powder
01-03-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,113
Posted By Omega218er

I’ve been using a drill bit by hand with no...

I’ve been using a drill bit by hand with no issues and you can certainly feel when the channel is clean of carbon. I’m heading to the range tomorrow and will report back if there is additional info...
Forum: Black Powder
12-16-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,113
Posted By Omega218er

Thank you for the responses. Yes the flame...

Thank you for the responses. Yes the flame channel is clear and from more research it looks like there is flame cutting on the breech plug. It really makes a mess of things...
Forum: Black Powder
12-15-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,113
Posted By Omega218er

Omega breech plug

Went out to do some shooting today with both Omega’s and noticed something interesting. The STS primers (Blackhorn 209, 80 grains) in one have a lot of soot on them, this Omega I’m trying to figure...
Forum: Black Powder
01-15-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Omega218er

Very very nice!

Very very nice!
Forum: Black Powder
01-14-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By Omega218er

wow, I’ll count myself super lucky. Bought two...

wow, I’ll count myself super lucky. Bought two barrels off eBay and each were in great shape.
Forum: Black Powder
11-20-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Posted By Omega218er

That’s great, love the photo!

That’s great, love the photo!
Forum: Black Powder
11-08-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,066
Posted By Omega218er

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
11-08-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By Omega218er

Renegade Wedge Pin Fitment

Hi all

Have a question for you all. I have been shooting one of my Renegade's and the first range session went very well, nice grouping at 50 yards with a PRB. Did another range session to find...
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
10-27-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By Omega218er

Sorry to dig up an old thread but have an update...

Sorry to dig up an old thread but have an update of this issue. Started shooting the Great Plains conicals again and of course the hang fires started again.

What I did this time is bring a .38...
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
10-09-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By Omega218er

Here are the patch and target photos.

Here are the patch and target photos.
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
10-09-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By Omega218er

Thanks for responding, I have tried attaching...

Thanks for responding, I have tried attaching photos but they won't upload for some reason. Maybe the file is too big?

I have compared the crown/rifling to another Renegade that does not cut...
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
10-08-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By Omega218er

Renegade patches

Hi all

Went out for a range session today with a .54 cal Renegade I had not shot before. It performed very well but have a curiosity with the patches. Most look as they should but some were torn....
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
09-05-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By Omega218er

I have ran a straight edge and the flats are...

I have ran a straight edge and the flats are flat. I didn't think it was a big deal but wanted expert opinion, thank you!
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
09-04-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By Omega218er

.50 Renegade

Hi all

Been a while since I have posted. Have a .50 Renegade barrel that the barrel gets looser 2" before the breech plug. My concern is it is bulged. Exterior does not show anything but running a...
Forum: Black Powder
04-03-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,128
Posted By Omega218er

My Omega hates Super Glide sabots with XTP's.

My Omega hates Super Glide sabots with XTP's.
Forum: Black Powder
01-12-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By Omega218er

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
01-10-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,677
Posted By Omega218er

No wife on this end anymore but I totally get it....

No wife on this end anymore but I totally get it. Thought about doing the trigger work myself but lack of knowledge, tools etc and wanting to keep it safe is how I justified paying someone.:)
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
01-09-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,677
Posted By Omega218er

Smile Thought to give you all an update since I took...

Thought to give you all an update since I took the Renegade to a gunsmith I trust. He lightened the trigger (~3.5lbs) and installed a swivel stud on the stock. The trigger is much improved and...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
12-22-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By Omega218er

Found them, PM sent

Found them, PM sent
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
12-21-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By Omega218er

If I can find them I should have a set, never...

If I can find them I should have a set, never used, laying around. Will let you know.
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
12-15-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,677
Posted By Omega218er

Hmm, I will give this a try. Thank you

Hmm, I will give this a try. Thank you
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
12-15-2016, 03:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,677
Posted By Omega218er

Thank you, How is the trigger weight...

Thank you,

How is the trigger weight adjustable while using the set trigger?
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
12-13-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,677
Posted By Omega218er

Thank you all for your help and insight. I have...

Thank you all for your help and insight. I have talked to a gunsmith I trust and will have him work on it.

Thank you again

Mark
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
12-10-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,677
Posted By Omega218er

Thompson Renegade trigger

Hi all

Just have a question regarding the trigger on my Renegade. Without using the set trigger the trigger pull feels quite heavy, do any of you know if it can be lightened? 3-3 1/2 pounds would...
Forum: Black Powder
12-07-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,944
Posted By Omega218er

Very very nice! Congrats and enjoy!

Very very nice! Congrats and enjoy!
Forum: Black Powder
12-05-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By Omega218er

Just checked their website and it appears it is.

Just checked their website and it appears it is.
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
11-15-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By Omega218er

Thank you all for your advise. I have made sure...

Thank you all for your advise. I have made sure the bore is dry when swabbing and it makes sense the wax based lube could be causing issues, I actually wondered about that. I am using 6 wing CCI...
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
11-15-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,354
Posted By Omega218er

Very nice!!

Very nice!!
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
11-14-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By Omega218er

Hornady Great Plains Conical

Hi all

Have an issue. Shooting a .54 TC Renegade using pyrodex (70 grains) and Hornady Great Plains Conicals. They shoot fine but on the 3 different occasions I have shot them after about 6 shots...
Forum: Black Powder
11-09-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,239
Posted By Omega218er

That's brilliant!

That's brilliant!
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,987
Posted By Omega218er

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
10-24-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By Omega218er

Ok, so I tried to post pictures but the files...

Ok, so I tried to post pictures but the files must be too large. I will try again tomorrow. If there is any interest they can be emailed as well.

Mark
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
10-23-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By Omega218er

Renegade .54 barrel

For a sale an early 4 digit pre-warning .54 barrel. It has been drilled and tapped for a scope by a previous owner and the bluing has some wear from where the scope mount was and back near the nipple...
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
10-15-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By Omega218er

That's great! I just got glasses at 47 years old...

That's great! I just got glasses at 47 years old to correct a stigmatism and it sure is nice to see clearly.
Forum: Black Powder
10-05-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By Omega218er

Well I would love to weigh them but don't have a...

Well I would love to weigh them but don't have a scale. It is a thick sabot and .451 bullet. Thank you for all your help and input!
Forum: Black Powder
10-05-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By Omega218er

Thank you, yes they sure do!

Thank you, yes they sure do!
Forum: Black Powder
10-04-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By Omega218er

Bullet & Sabot

Hi all

Been lurking here but not posting anything for quite some time and have a question. Take a look at this picture and let me know what these bullets are. I got them along with a .54 cal...
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
01-29-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By Omega218er

Sorry about the pictures as they aren't the best....

Sorry about the pictures as they aren't the best. The striations are quite consistent from each other meaning the spacing is very consistent. I had a gunsmith look at it today and he stated it looked...
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
01-28-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By Omega218er

Another picture

Here is another picture.
Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum
01-28-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By Omega218er

Renegade barrel

I bought a used Renegade .50 barrel off eBay knowing that there was an issue inside the barrel, circular striations running the length of the barrel on the lands and grooves. If you would please look...
Forum: Black Powder
12-26-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By Omega218er

I apologize for the small picture. I have used...

I apologize for the small picture. I have used olive oil with the other Renegade and it worked great. Looking at the patches lubed earlier that worked well they definitely have more lube on them so I...
Forum: Black Powder
12-25-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By Omega218er

I swabbed every other shot. My theory is I got...

I swabbed every other shot. My theory is I got the the patches too dry as I really worked to get the patches as dry as possible. My other Renegade doing the same program with had patches that looked...
Forum: Black Powder
12-25-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By Omega218er

Sorry, 70 grains of pyrodex.

Sorry, 70 grains of pyrodex.
Forum: Black Powder
12-25-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By Omega218er

Patch issue

Hi all

Shot a .54 Renegade today that I had not shot before and used a PRB with .18 pillow ticking, .530 round ball and olive oil as the patch lube. Two patches look great but the rest were...
Forum: Black Powder
05-25-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By Omega218er

Nice shooting and cool muzzleloader!

Nice shooting and cool muzzleloader!
Forum: Black Powder
05-24-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,585
Posted By Omega218er

I just voted, the first vote it appears....

I just voted, the first vote it appears. Unfortunately there are a number of things that can cause poor and/or unreliable ignition IMO.:)
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