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Forum: Other Areas
12-15-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By randyh

RE: Precision Rifle Bullets

Precision Extreme Elite's- .40 caliber, 240 grain, with 2 - 50 grain 777 pellets. In the field, after the shot, onepatch, spit side down, down the barrel and back up, turn patch over, dry side down...
Forum: Black Powder
12-06-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,748
Posted By randyh

RE: New Ramrod - Materiel?

Aren't the vast majority , if not all, muzzleloaders sold with a metal ramrod, normally aluminum? If bore wear at the muzzle is an issue, why are they not sold with a ramrod made of composite...
Forum: Black Powder
12-05-2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,748
Posted By randyh

RE: New Ramrod - Materiel?

I will be leaving a spinjag (which has a bore guide) on the rod permanently so I don't think bore wear from the rod material will be an issue. Thanks to those who replied.
Forum: Black Powder
12-03-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,748
Posted By randyh

New Ramrod - Materiel?

Gettting ramrod made locally - have choice of aluminum or stainless steel - any thoughts on one over the other? Whatever I pick would be uncoated.
Forum: Black Powder
11-27-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,918
Posted By randyh

RE: What kind of inline do you shoot

Traditions pursuit LT, .50 caliber
Forum: Black Powder
11-25-2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,489
Posted By randyh

RE: Traditions Pursuit LT - Custom Ramrod

contacted them and they are prepared to make what I need, and ship to Canada.

Thanks arcticap;)
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,489
Posted By randyh

Traditions Pursuit LT - Custom Ramrod

I am looking at getting a custom length ramrod (tapped 10/32 both ends)for my Pursuit LT, to which I will attach a spinjag. The spinjag will be permanently left attached for loading/spit swabbing...
Forum: Other Areas
11-15-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By randyh

RE: Precision Rifle Bullets

Tried the .40 caliber elites and they work real well in my gun - easier loading and good accuracy. Will probably now be my primary deer load.
Forum: Other Areas
11-07-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,567
Posted By randyh

RE: cold weather clothing

skeeter - that has to be one of the best articles I can recall ever reading that dealt with the kinds of temperatures we deal with here on the Prairies. And I certainly agree with your comments on...
Forum: Black Powder
11-05-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,029
Posted By randyh

Blowback? - What is "normal"?

Been searching the forum and am wondering - there are a number of posts that discuss using teflon tape on the breech plug threads. Had never considered having a problem with my Traditions Pursuit LT...
Forum: Black Powder
11-02-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,894
Posted By randyh

RE: adequate scope for new ML

My vote is forthe Bushnell Banner Dawn to Dusk, 3 X9, 40 MM objective lens. Really a good scope for the money and designed for muzzle loaders. I am completely satisfied with it.
Forum: Black Powder
10-24-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By randyh

Breech Plug Channel

I hesitate to ask but.....:eek: is there a special tool made for cleaning the channel in a breech plug such as that on my Traditions Pursuit LT. I see no specific tool on their website as an...
Forum: Black Powder
10-23-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By randyh

Cleanup - Remove barrel from receiver or not?

Many of the tips I see for cleaning BP guns recommend removing the barrel from the receiverfor convenience of cleaning. I am wondering tho, if you have a scoped gun, would removing and replacing the...
Forum: Black Powder
10-20-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By randyh

Initial Sighting In

I believe with centrefire rifles, it is possible to fairly accurately predict based on lbullet oad used, where you're firearm's POI will be downrange if you sight in at a short distance of say 12 1/2...
Forum: Black Powder
10-19-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By randyh

RE: SpinJag

thanks very much for that - I misunderstood their website to mean the various jags were designed for various bullets. makes more sense that they are designed to fit the various bore sizes.

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Forum: Black Powder
10-19-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By randyh

RE: SpinJag

Of those who have used them, do you thinka .45 caliber jag could do double duty on a smaller bullet i.e. .40 caliber? or are these made specifically for the calibers they list?
Forum: Black Powder
10-18-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By randyh

SpinJag

Not sure if this may have been discussed before - curious whether anyone has tried the product "SpinJag" made by Gunn Innovations. Basically a jag that rotates as you use it to seat your bullet or...
Forum: Other Areas
10-17-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By randyh

Precision Rifle Bullets

Wondering if anyone has used the bullets made by Precision Rifle, out of Anola, Manitoba, Canada? Am looking particularly at their Extreme Elite .40 C for my Traditions Pursuit LT .50 caliber. Will...
Forum: Black Powder
10-17-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,544
Posted By randyh

Precision Rifle Bullets

Wondering if anyone has used the bullets made by Precision Rifle, out of Anola, Manitoba, Canada? Am looking particularly at their Extreme Elite .40 C for my Traditions Pursuit LT .50 caliber. Will...
Forum: Black Powder
08-01-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,318
Posted By randyh

RE: "Witness" Marks?

Thank you for the clarification.
Forum: Black Powder
08-01-2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,318
Posted By randyh

RE: "Witness" Marks?

So if you don't mark the hunting rifle ramrod, you load by feel or experience? or are you actually carrying and loading with that range rod you mentioned?
Forum: Black Powder
07-30-2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,318
Posted By randyh

"Witness" Marks?

What do you guys use to make witness marks on your ramrod when changing loads, etc. My ramrod (Tradions Pursuit LT) fits so closely that even a piece of masking tape will catch when putting the...
Forum: Black Powder
07-29-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,072
Posted By randyh

777 Pellets - between shot regimen

My son was thinking of using my Pursuit LT this Fall. He has been thinking of using 777 pellets as opposed to the Pyrodex I last used in the gun. I understand that cleanup with 777 requires water...
Forum: Black Powder
07-29-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 970
Posted By randyh

OH NO!! _ Rust!

Due to serious health issues that are still ongoing, I hadn't looked at my Pursuit LT since I last cleaned/oiled it and put it away last October. Yesterday was 1 of the few days lately where I felt...
Forum: Other Areas
09-03-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By randyh

Precision Bullets _ Manitoba

Wondering if any other folks here may have tried bullets made by a firm called Precison Bullets. They are located in Manitoba. I am thinking of trying some of their product.
Forum: Other Areas
07-16-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,077
Posted By randyh

RE: Who's Canadian?

the 'Peg, Manitoba - do most of my hunting in Sandilands area in S/E. Sure hope we get some rain - hate to see the area just drying up to nothing. Right now the province has a travel ban in place...
Forum: Black Powder
07-04-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By randyh

Pursuit LT .50 Cal. - Hard Loading

Haven't been on the forum since last Fall - just not enough time for all the fishing/hunting seasons!!

Looking for opinions/comment/advice - last Fall, I used Hornady XTP's .240 gr. with their...
Forum: Black Powder
12-07-2005, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By randyh

"He's makin' a list, and checking it twice".......

I have provided the jolly gentleman with my wish list for Christmas; being a relative newcomer, there is no shortage of "absolutely needed" stuff -i.e. various projectiles/powder, range rod, cleaning...
Forum: Other Areas
11-13-2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,597
Posted By randyh

RE: Manitoba Muzzleloader - Who's Going?

trac209- I can sympathize re the other hunters. Been there; had that happen, and there is not a lot you can do to combat ignorance.But I've seen the other side too, where a guy apologized profusely...
Forum: Black Powder
11-13-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,241
Posted By randyh

RE: Harvester Sabots??

powderburns - I am shooting Hornady .45 caliber 240 GR. XTP MAG's in my Traditions LT Pursuit .50 caliber. The bullets came with black sabots. Picked them up at SIR in Winnipeg. Accuracy is good but...
Forum: Black Powder
11-13-2005, 09:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,476
Posted By randyh

RE: Do I need more Knockdown Power?

I imagine this will generate a lot of posts. I think you have more than enough power. I think perhaps shot placement might be the key here. I just harvested a large doe using 2 - 50 GR. Pyrodex...
Forum: Black Powder
11-11-2005, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By randyh

RE: Anyone else heard this?

Just for interest, here is the link containing the news tory.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/walmart_ca_gun_laws.html
Forum: Black Powder
11-10-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By randyh

RE: Anyone else heard this?

Would this rumour have anything to do with Walmart "temporarily" stopping the sale of guns last year in California after paying more than $14 million to settle charges alleging that it committed...
Forum: Black Powder
11-09-2005, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By randyh

RE: TRADITION

heinz57 - I got the Weaver bases and detachable rings/mounts from our local mail order store. They work just fine.I'm sure your local retailers would have the same thing. Also, I called Traditions...
Forum: Black Powder
11-07-2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By randyh

RE: TRADITION

I have a Bushnell Banner, Dawn to Dusk model, 3 X9 power, 40 mm. Weaver rings. I did have to remove the rear sight to accomadate the scope.
Forum: Black Powder
11-07-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By randyh

RE: TRADITION

I received one as a Christmas gift last year. I like it very much. I have not had the chance to try a variety of bullet/load combinations, however I plan to rectify that next spring. I use Hornady...
Forum: Black Powder
11-06-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By randyh

RE: Loading - Hercules? or Pee Wee?

trile se7en - I have been using a bore brush as part of my cleaning regimen; also using windshield washer/isopropyl mixture. The black powder kit I had originally purchased had a product called...
Forum: Black Powder
11-06-2005, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By randyh

RE: Loading - Hercules? or Pee Wee?

cayugad - accuracy is fine; I am however planning to do a lot more experimenting with differentpowder/load combinations starting next spring. Relying on advice from a salesperson, I bought Hornady's...
Forum: Black Powder
11-06-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By randyh

Loading - Hercules? or Pee Wee?

Re-posting this as I thought it might have been missed by many as it was in a reply on a post about shooting angles.

In my Traditions Pursuit LT, the .240 GR XTP MAG's I used on top of 2 - 50...
Forum: Black Powder
11-05-2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,773
Posted By randyh

RE: shooting down from tree stand

This is off the topic of shooting angles from a stand but ..........

In my Traditions Pursuit LT, the .240 GR XTP MAG's I used on top of 2 - 50 gr. Pyrodex pellets, load so tightly I can't...
Forum: Black Powder
10-31-2005, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,561
Posted By randyh

RE: Traditions Pursuit LT - Fibre Optic Front Sight - Gone Missing

Called Traditions this morning - they will be sending me the fibre optic insert, and screw plugs, should I decide to remove the front sight entirely. I hadsent an email before calling andhad no...
Forum: Black Powder
10-28-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,561
Posted By randyh

Traditions Pursuit LT - Fibre Optic Front Sight - Gone Missing

Had cleaned my ML and stored it muzzle down. Tonight brought it out to check for excess oil, etc. I find that the fibre optic insert on the front sight is missing!! Didn't miss it while huntingas I...
Forum: Black Powder
10-28-2005, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By randyh

RE: Successful ML Season

If I've done this correctly here's the doe I got Wednesday. Had the tenderloins last night. Terrific!

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Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By randyh

RE: Successful ML Season

skeeter 7mm- our season runs from Oct/24 to Nov/12. Had so much fun & enjoyment I'm thinking of getting a second deer tag. (Would have to convince the better half we do really have room for more...
Forum: Other Areas
10-27-2005, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,597
Posted By randyh

RE: Manitoba Muzzleloader - Who's Going?

powderburns - hooked? yeah I guess - I'm thinking I probably could use a second deer license!! Guy can take this hunting when he's hot freezing various parts of his body!
Forum: Other Areas
10-27-2005, 09:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,597
Posted By randyh

RE: Manitoba Muzzleloader - Who's Going?

Hunting off Julius Road area, Jono - got a nice fat doe Wednesday afternoon. Looking forward to some nice roasts, chops and sausage. Am shooting Hornady XTP MAG's in .240. First year ML and really...
Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By randyh

Long Term Storage

When storing your ML for long periods, I have seen some posters on another board mention storing with the breech plug removed. Wondering if some of the experienced folks here would care to share...
Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2005, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By randyh

RE: Successful ML Season

I stuck with the Hornady XTP MAG's and 2 - 50 gr. pyrodex pellets. I do plan to try different loads/projectiles next year (our nice weather is rapidly disappearing!) and devote more time to shooting...
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By randyh

Successful ML Season

I was fortunate enough today totake a doe in prime condition. My second day of ML hunting - again thanks to all those who helped a newcomer with all his questions. You guys played a big part in my...
Forum: Black Powder
10-23-2005, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,729
Posted By randyh

RE: Shot Placement Thoughts??

congrats skeeter 7MM - I think you absolutely did the right thing. Everyone should read your last post carefully. It speaks volumes. Well, off to grab some shuteye soon - muzzleloader starts tomorrow...
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