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Forum: Black Powder
10-01-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,067
Posted By sam52

By George, I think you nailed it. That's exactly...

By George, I think you nailed it. That's exactly what's going on.
My shot is burning of the oil and the rest shoot fine.

I wish you would of been around in 1982 and told me that. LOL
I just...
Forum: Black Powder
10-01-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,067
Posted By sam52

Yep, your right about the patch cleaning as she...

Yep, your right about the patch cleaning as she goes down. I have tried different patch thickness, but always just used the ox yoke lube.

My solution has just been to fire off a weak charge to...
Forum: Black Powder
10-01-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,067
Posted By sam52

I have also had the same problem with a clean...

I have also had the same problem with a clean first shot, and would like to her other peoples theories too. My theory has been a dirty barrel will grab the patched ball better and let the rifling...
Forum: Black Powder
07-06-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,946
Posted By sam52

RE: Where should I buy my GM 58cal?

Sharp Shooter
Sent you a PM,let me know if you did not get the pic.
Forum: Black Powder
07-03-2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By sam52

RE: Did a little scouting today

Jaybe,
I use the Garmin quite a bit, I usually set waypoints on places way back in I would like to check out,like ponds ,saddles and streams.
I have the topo program that is very helpful also. ...
Forum: Black Powder
07-02-2006, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By sam52

RE: Did a little scouting today

Cayugad, all the bucks are still in velvet, I saw about 7 nice bucks early in the morning.Come opening day I bet they will be over three mountains and in the dark timber.
Forum: West
07-02-2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,035
Posted By sam52

RE: Colorado GMU 43

Unit 43 is in the aspen area, rugged country,best to back pack in.Once you climb into a good area you sure won't want to do it every day.Good luck and get in top shape.
Forum: Black Powder
07-02-2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By sam52

Did a little scouting today

I drew a Cow tag and a buck tag so I thought I would do a little scouting.
Saw quite a few deer. I hope this pic comes out.
Forum: Black Powder
06-26-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By sam52

RE: Scrubbed my Renegade barrel

Be careful about using a over sized bore brush.I did the same once and I spent about two hours trying to get it back out.
It was a new brush,most likley a cheap one now that I look back on it, but...
Forum: Black Powder
06-25-2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,049
Posted By sam52

Thunder Ridge ?

Has anyone bought anything from Thunder ridge recently? I was looking to buy a new ramrod and saw the business is up for sale.
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By sam52

RE: Just got Wolverine for $100 plus shipping!!!

Nice looking gun, now get to the range and let us know how she shoots
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,212
Posted By sam52

RE: Green Mountain Barrel ??

Cayugad,
What kid of grouping can you get with the 300 gr. R.E.A.L. out of you .54 at 100yds. I know you must be using iron sights like myself.What powder and wad combo are you using?
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,212
Posted By sam52

RE: Green Mountain Barrel ??

roundball,
I forgot to mention but that is a sweet looking hawken and as you said it looks like it did its job. Where did you get the brass ramrod?? I have been looking for one also.
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,212
Posted By sam52

RE: Green Mountain Barrel ??

roundball
Thanks alot, now you have really have thrown in the monkey wrench with that option. Inow whish I would have posted that question before I bought the Leemelting pot, 2 moulds and 40 pounds...
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,212
Posted By sam52

Green Mountain Barrel ??

I know quite a few of you guys own GM barrels and I would like your imput on what I should do. Frist off Ishoot A t/c hawken .54 cal. with 1:48 twist. I have the desire to shoot conicals and have...
Forum: Black Powder
05-22-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By sam52

RE: gun??

Thompson center Hawken or Renegade .54 or .50 your choice.Thats what started it all.
Forum: Black Powder
05-22-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By sam52

RE: I missed the weather tight test time.

Al,quit playing with them damn bees and pop a few caps.
Forum: Black Powder
04-27-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By sam52

Casting Conicals

I just ordered a .380 Mold and a Lee melting pot and some flux from Midsouth, all of the above was $ 72.00. Great deal from what I found in my research.I am going to try to cast my own conicals for...
Forum: Black Powder
04-24-2006, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,774
Posted By sam52

RE: Conical Newbie

I have a T/C Hawken,1:48, just sighted it this past weekend with 380 REALS,90 GR.T7,wonder wad, bench. I was getting 3 inch groups at 100 yds. I think it shoots these 380REALS better than a patched...
Forum: Black Powder
04-24-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,566
Posted By sam52

Target loads vs.Hunting loads?

Do most of you target shoot with the same loads as you hunt with?
I asked this because I spend a lot of time trying to figure out the right combo of powder,lead, wads and distance.
After I have...
Forum: Black Powder
04-11-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,917
Posted By sam52

RE: Muzzleloaders Accuracy?

You have ask a loaded question, I would think that everyone on this site would give a positive responce based on the ML they own, I am no different.
I have built and shot the T/C Hawken .54 for...
Forum: Black Powder
04-10-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,665
Posted By sam52

RE: 54 Caliber Roundball

.535 ball / .10 prelubed patch-ox yoke/ 90 gr.Goex /
Forum: Black Powder
04-06-2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,357
Posted By sam52

RE: Home made Conical lube

Cayugad, what does the Murphy's oil soap do when you add it to the bees wax and castor oil?
Forum: Black Powder
04-06-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,357
Posted By sam52

RE: Home made Conical lube

Cayugad recipe is the same as I used, except I only made half as much.
I also bought some wax from Al and its clean and pure.

Next batch I will add just a little more wax.

I used 1 once...
Forum: Black Powder
04-05-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,357
Posted By sam52

Home made Conical lube

Cayugad,
I made a batch of lube for my conicals last night using your directions with Bees wax,castor oil and Murphys oil soap.It came out perfect.I also greased up 40 .380 R.E.A.L conicals I...
Forum: Black Powder
04-03-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By sam52

RE: Blackjackhill

I don't belive it. My order came from BJH,the conicals look great,I will send them a thank you note and say no hard feelings.
Forum: Black Powder
04-01-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By sam52

RE: Blackjackhill

Cayugad,
I forgot to mention, but you spoke of your Green Mountain barrel 1:28.
You must of bought that recently, I always watch there site for there monthly internet specials and when that...
Forum: Black Powder
04-01-2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By sam52

RE: Blackjackhill

Cayugad,

I also have had excellent results with the round ball, matter of fact, that’s all I ever shot.
My go to load is a .535 with .10 patch goex 2f, 100 gr.
This is a great hunting...
Forum: Black Powder
04-01-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By sam52

RE: round#3

You must of been using a scope,I wouldn't of even been able to see the target at 200 yds. let alone the bull. LOL.
Forum: Black Powder
04-01-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By sam52

RE: Blackjackhill

Cayugad, I have a T/C Hawken .54 -1:48 with williams fiber optic sights.
I had to put the williams sights on last year due to these eyes anin't young anymore. they really helped in low lite.

I...
Forum: Black Powder
03-31-2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By sam52

RE: Blackjackhill

I think I will buy a box of the Buffalo Ball-etts 310 gr. and try those.
I have always shot the RB,but just wanted to try the conicals.
I bought the supplies to make my own lube,Bees wax,Castor...
Forum: Black Powder
03-31-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By sam52

RE: Blackjackhill

T7,
You spoke from my mind.I did receive a reply today after I emailed the 4th time.I was told the order was shipped first thing this A.M.
This will end up being a useless order because I will...
Forum: Black Powder
03-30-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By sam52

Blackjackhill

I would like to know if any of you have had any problems with your orders from blackjackhill?

I have heard alot of good reports about there conicals and bought a good suppley about6 weeks ago....
Forum: Black Powder
03-17-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By sam52

RE: Thank you to alleyyooper

Al, I also received my wax the other day. Looks fine and pure.Thanks for the great deal. Sam
Forum: Black Powder
03-05-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,388
Posted By sam52

RE: Lube or not lube conicals ?

Cayugad,Today I was a the local swap meet and pick up a couple of hole punches 5/8 inch for 5 buckes, Ithought at the time this was the same size as the wonder wads but when I got home and compared...
Forum: Black Powder
03-03-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,154
Posted By sam52

RE: Making your on wonder wads.

Cayugad, I going to try making some lube for conicals the way you described,seems like a pretty simple process, any other tips?
Forum: Black Powder
02-26-2006, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,154
Posted By sam52

Making your on wonder wads.

Thanks to Cayugad he got me thing about making my own felt wads with a hole punch. I found this site on the internet and this guy posted this info.
I know its long, but I thought it was very...
Forum: Black Powder
02-26-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,388
Posted By sam52

RE: Lube or not lube conicals ?

I just bought one of those T/C lubers on ebay for $3.50 and $2.50 s&h.
For a .54 cal. I also saw one in 45 cal.
Forum: Black Powder
02-25-2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,388
Posted By sam52

RE: Lube or not lube conicals ?

Cayugad, Is a bore button the same as a wonder wad?
Forum: Black Powder
02-25-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,388
Posted By sam52

Lube or not lube conicals ?

I’m going to try some of those 380 gr. R.e.a.l. conicals. I shoot a Thompson Center Hawken .54 cal. Is it important to lube the conicals? If so what do you use?
I have shot the lubed maxi-balls...
Forum: Black Powder
08-13-2005, 09:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,516
Posted By sam52

RE: Traditional Shooters.. favorite projectile

Here in Colorado,since I drew a cow tag.I will use my T/C Hawken .54 with 90gr.777 / wonder wad / 365 gr.Maxi Ball.
Forum: Black Powder
08-01-2005, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By sam52

RE: Will more powder mean less drop?

Good choice,Since Its so close to hunting season. If your like me trying to find time to go to the range is like trying to find a Bull on opening day. Good luck
Forum: Black Powder
07-31-2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By sam52

RE: Will more powder mean less drop?

I have the same set up , my .54 Hawken did not like the Pyrodex.
I now use 90 gr. 777 / wonder wad / .365 maxi ball.

I can get a 2 to 3 inch group at 100 yds,with fiber optic open sightsand a...
Forum: Black Powder
06-24-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,886
Posted By sam52

RE: T/C Maxi -Ball .54 - 365Gr. ?

sabinajiles
I have a T/C hawken .54, 1:48- my thoughts were the same on the REAL .380'S, the Gr. is just about what I am looking for and the research I have done everyone gives them high marks....
Forum: Black Powder
06-22-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,886
Posted By sam52

RE: T/C Maxi -Ball .54 - 365Gr. ?

Thanks Cayugard, I did check the site but he only has the 400Gr. I guess I will have to keep my fingers crossed one showes up or just make the change.
Forum: Black Powder
06-20-2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,886
Posted By sam52

T/C Maxi -Ball .54 - 365Gr. ?

Does anyone know where you can buy a mold for the T/C Maxi-Ball .54 / 365Gr.? I found out after calling T/C they no longer makes this round. I am down toone box and starting to panic?
The bullet...
Forum: Black Powder
06-03-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By sam52

RE: Looking for a good place to hunt hogs

Shoot the sow forget the boar,your tummy will thank you.
06-02-2005, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,899
Posted By sam52

RE: Colorado Draw elk tags

I got my Muzzel loader cow tag ( But ,no Deer)
Forum: Black Powder
05-12-2005, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By sam52

RE: Fiber Optic Sights

Thanks Cayguad,I 'll try them.
Forum: Black Powder
05-12-2005, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By sam52

RE: Fiber Optic Sights

Cayugad, T/C does not sell the fiber optic sights with the green in the front,accoriding to their web site you can only get the red in the front with their Fire Hawk system.
Do you know any other...
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