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Forum: Black Powder
01-19-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,064
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Leupold QD rings and bases?

AZ - I'd suggest using the Leupold Mount Selector found at the link below.

http://www.leupold.com/resources/MountFitChart/default.asp

Since this is a Leupold site, it will only allow...
Forum: Black Powder
01-18-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 913
Posted By Hunter John

Terrific Nikon scope sale at SWFA

Folks - Stumbled upon a terrific inventory clearance sale (mentioned in the Optics section here) and wanted to mentioned as the Monarchs have been recommended here a couple of times.

See...
Forum: Optics
01-18-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,932
Posted By Hunter John

RE: SWFA?

Coincidentally, I just ordered a scope today as well...only to receive an email stating that is was also on back order. Considering the fact that I saved around $75 by ordering it through SWFA, I can...
Forum: Black Powder
01-12-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,379
Posted By Hunter John

RE: TC Triumph Video

Like most here, I'm impressed with the new TC.

The only question I have is: why so a itty bitty small hammer??????:eek:

Can you imagine trying to uncock (or cock) that rifle in the...
Forum: Black Powder
01-05-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,417
Posted By Hunter John

Georgia Hunter Bags 'Hogzilla'...guys check this out!

For all you guys wondering why you need to be more concerned about penetration on hog vs a deer....check this out!

This thing is an absolute beast!

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Forum: Reloading
01-04-2007, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,928
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Can I load 30-30 bullets loaded in a .308

ranger140892 & HighDesertWolf – Thanks for responding. In a nutshell, I plan on using either a 30-30 170 flatnose or a 30-30 150 round nose out of my .308 26 inch Encore barrel at about 2,200 or...
Forum: Reloading
01-03-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,928
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Can I load 30-30 bullets loaded in a .308

ranger140892 - Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with using the 30-30 bullets in a .308 case. Yeah, your comment regarding the bullet shape on its behaviour when hitting a twig is one I've...
Forum: Reloading
01-03-2007, 06:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,928
Posted By Hunter John

Can I load 30-30 bullets loaded in a .308

I just picked up an Encore rifle barrel in .308 and will begin reloading soon. I've never reloaded .308, but in looking at all the bullet company's offerings, I've noticed that they seem to offer 30...
Forum: Black Powder
12-20-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,085
Posted By Hunter John

RE: T/C s new muzzleloader

Lee - Thanks for clarrifying. Yeah, a .58 loaded in the "5/8" manner you described would be a real knocker.
Forum: Black Powder
12-15-2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,774
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Black Jack Hill

Pglasgow - Very interesting. Have you noticed a difference in fowling between using the corn meal as a buffer (only on top of the powder charge) vs mixing the cornmeal in with the powder charge?:eek:...
Forum: Black Powder
12-15-2006, 09:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,774
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Black Jack Hill

Pglasgow - Thanks for responding so quickly. Thanks to Cayugad, I've experimented a bit with using corn meal as a buffer for my conical loads and was impressed with the increased performance...both...
Forum: Black Powder
12-15-2006, 07:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,774
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Black Jack Hill

Pglasgow - Did I read that correctly that you've used as little as 20 gr of Pyro with a .490 PRB? Never heard of anyone using such a small amount...usually 50 grs or so for plinking.

Just...
Forum: Black Powder
12-15-2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,280
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Don't OverDrive PowerBelts-Pics

Hank - Good suggestions for improving the PB. However, as others have pointed out to me, one of the reasons for the PB having such soft lead is to improve accuracy. If you've ever seen a picture of a...
Forum: Black Powder
12-12-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,508
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Tough Trigger on the ProHunter

See link below for FREE video that can be downloaded and played on PC

http://www.bellmtcs.com/Prod_and_Serv/free_cd.htm

Just click on "Encore Trigger Autorun"


Within above...
Forum: Black Powder
12-11-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,280
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Don't OverDrive PowerBelts-Pics

Lane - Yes indeed, very interesting thread. I will be sure to pass on to a buddy of mine who has been shooting PBs for 3 years and has yet to get a pass thru on even a 90 lbs animal broadside!

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Forum: Black Powder
12-08-2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,508
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Tough Trigger on the ProHunter

[quote]ORIGINAL: Doegirl75


Could be, but in this litigious society that we live in, I wouldn't be surprised if gun manufacturers today are intentionally making heavier trigger pulls than...
Forum: Black Powder
12-08-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,508
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Tough Trigger on the ProHunter

I second that suggestion. I grew tired of my 4.5 lb Encore trigger pull after a couple of years. I downloaded the simple to follow instructional video and bought a replacement spring. Yeah, the...
Forum: Black Powder
12-05-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,269
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Hornady SST vs. T/C Shockwaves whats the difference

Couldn't have said it better myself. The all lead PowerBelts less than 400 grs expand far to quickly in my opinion. A buddy of mine has taken 5 deer with the 295 HP PowerBelt and has NOT had a...
Forum: Black Powder
12-01-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,301
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Nosler Partition Success

Sabotloader - Nice shot...that was no 40 yarder by any stretch.

I've had a chance to catch up on the Gold Dot postings that have been written on this board and they're interesting to say the...
Forum: Black Powder
12-01-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,085
Posted By Hunter John

RE: T/C s new muzzleloader

Lee - Wow, are you saying that you've used 175 grs of powder in a 58 cal load? I came up with this figure using the following: 5/8 * 280 gr (approx weight of 58 cal RB) = 175 grs. If so, that is one...
Forum: Black Powder
12-01-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,085
Posted By Hunter John

RE: T/C s new muzzleloader

Admittedly, I know I'm dreaming, but I'd love it if TC introduced a modern style ML with an "older" slower twist barrel. Anything slower than a 1:38 twist would certainly grad my attention...and my...
Forum: Black Powder
10-25-2006, 07:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,647
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Black Mag 3 testing

Cayugad - That BM3 sure did work wonders in your White, but I'm in your camp. To pay double or triple for something, it darn well better perform twice or three times as good as the alternative...or...
Forum: Black Powder
09-26-2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,696
Posted By Hunter John

RE: the TRUTH about TC's warranty! MUST READ

Well, count me in as to thinking highly of TC's customer service...and their warranty. Yeah, sometimes companies mess up (& TC is no different), but at the end of the day, TC has ALWAYS come through...
Forum: Black Powder
09-08-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Hunter John

RE: felt material

Bronko - Here's a link that I saved that discussed this very topic. And I see that Cayugad "felt" the link was a good one.

Sorry, I couldn't resist:D

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Forum: Black Powder
08-30-2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,643
Posted By Hunter John

So...How Hot Is The No. 209 Primer You Use For Ignition...

Just read an interesting article about the strengths of various 209 primers. With all the talk around here about the infamous 777 crud ring, I thought I’d post the link here.

Strength...
Forum: Black Powder
08-23-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,103
Posted By Hunter John

RE: roundballs using corn meal

Man, if you hadn't done that, you'd have a 1 hole group there:D. Thanks for so quickly trying the PRB / Cornmeal experiment.

Still can't get over what a difference just adding 20 gr of...
Forum: Black Powder
08-23-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Conicals and Corn Meal

That's the way I interpretted it when I read it. Thanks for clarrifying.:D

Look forward to reading your cornmeal test results using them RBs. Who knows, maybe it will even help a bit with...
Forum: Black Powder
08-23-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Conicals and Corn Meal

Cayugad – Thanks as always for posting your results. Truly impressive to say the least!!!:D I’ve been reading this board for awhile now and I can’t recall one poster claiming that using...
Forum: Black Powder
08-04-2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,783
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Permatex as patch lube

Cayugad – Excellent range report as usual. Funny how both groups seemed to shrink as the day wore on and your ML became more dirty. Wow, a 1 ½ inch group at 50 yards, that .58 is a real tack...
Forum: Black Powder
08-04-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,731
Posted By Hunter John

RE: T/C 54 cal. Thunderhawk info

Se7en – I concur with everything you’ve said about the 1:38 twist as I have a Firehawk with that twist. Although I own an straight-shooting Encore as well, during last year’s Big Game season, I...
Forum: Black Powder
08-01-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,634
Posted By Hunter John

RE: TC Warranty Dept…who to ask for ???

Good news! :D Just wanted to share how my TC Firehawk warranty problem was resolved after sending it back to TC for the second time. (Recall that the first time I sent it in, they merely returned the...
Forum: Black Powder
07-17-2006, 06:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,966
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Bullshops in my Ultra Mag

Cascadedad - Wow, great shooting. Those Whites can really shoot. Thanks for sharing.

Surprised the different conicals all seemed to be impacting the same...regardless of weight. Perhaps there...
Forum: Black Powder
07-17-2006, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By Hunter John

Permatex On Sale...Great deal

On sale for only $0.88!! :):) Been reading much about successfully using this as patch lube and wanted to pass on for those posters close to a "Valu Home Center."

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Forum: Black Powder
07-14-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,590
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Patch lubes

BS – Just out of curiosity, what lube do you feel loaded the easiest? Which lube was the easiest to use? Overall, which would you recommend or are you indifferent?

Thanks for posting...
Forum: Black Powder
07-12-2006, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,602
Posted By Hunter John

RE: mink oil as a patch lube for round balls?

Question for t7 (or anyone else): Does the hand cleaner have to be "Permatex" or can it be another brand?:eek::eek: Never realized there are different strengths of hand cleaner.

When I noticed...
Forum: Black Powder
07-07-2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,634
Posted By Hunter John

RE: TC Warranty Dept…who to ask for ???

Steve et al, I wanted to give you an update on how I made out with TC…although it’s not over yet. First, the fellow I spoke to was Brian Thing (603-332-2333, ext 530). From what I understand, he...
Forum: Black Powder
07-06-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,634
Posted By Hunter John

RE: TC Warranty Dept…who to ask for ???

777 - I guess I never considered the fact that my claim was denied since the repair work was deemed outside of the original warranty. Thanks for sharing this perspective...you may be correct. :eek:...
Forum: Black Powder
07-06-2006, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,634
Posted By Hunter John

TC Warranty Dept…who to ask for ???

I recall reading on this forum a recommendation on who to speak to at TC for warranty repair work. Can anyone remember the fellow’s name?

Here’s my problem (please allow me to vent...
Forum: Black Powder
06-29-2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By Hunter John

RE: T/C Encore

I've owned an Encore for about 4 years now. It is pretty accomodating for most sabot / projectile combos, but I've noticed that it tends to like the heavier (>240 gr) bullets better than the light,...
Forum: Black Powder
06-27-2006, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,767
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Good Day with a Flintlock

Cayugad - Nice shooting with the Stalker Carbine and thanks for your responses to my Pyro P vs Pyro RS questions. Talking detailed notes of what others have experienced.

By the way, I noticed...
Forum: Black Powder
06-26-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,767
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Good Day with a Flintlock

Cayugad - Good shooting. In your experience, have you found cleaning after using Pyro P to be as "difficult" as using Pyro RS?:eek:

Reading this board for months now, I've noticed you...
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,098
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Where to buy clean bee's wax ??

Thanks for all of your input everyone. Yes, kevin1 you are correct...should have typed boiler. Also correct about over nuking some "strange brew" in the microwave and smokin' the Hunter John...
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,098
Posted By Hunter John

RE: Where to buy clean bee's wax ??

UC and Cayugad - Thanks for your quick responses. Let me ask you guys something, since I have no experience using a double broiler (and don't want to mess up the Mrs':)) do you think I can melt bees...
Forum: Black Powder
06-23-2006, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,098
Posted By Hunter John

Where to buy clean bee's wax ??

I purchased 250 unlubed conicals off GunBroker.com. I'd like to try the lube recipe posted by Cayugad on a couple of occassions, but I'm uncertain where to go to get the cleanest bees wax for the...
Forum: Black Powder
06-16-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,877
Posted By Hunter John

RE: TC Firehawk busted stock at recoil lug

AmericanPioneer - Just out of curiosity, what Walmart in NC were you referring to that was selling the Firehawk for $75? Might have to get on the "blower" and see if they have any left. :) I love the...
Forum: Black Powder
06-12-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,877
Posted By Hunter John

RE: TC Firehawk busted stock at recoil lug

Holy smokes, that's some fine shooting with the Black Diamond. Never realized they could throw big lead as well as that. :D:D I'll be forwarding this pic to a couple of Black Diamond owners I know.
...
Forum: Black Powder
06-12-2006, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,877
Posted By Hunter John

RE: TC Firehawk busted stock at recoil lug

If your Firehawk is anything like mine, it's a real conical shooter.:D If TC can't fix your problem and you end up with a Black Diamond, FWIW you may be a bit dissappointed as I don't think they're...
Forum: Black Powder
05-12-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,361
Posted By Hunter John

RE: 1st timer with aT/C WHTE MOUNTIAN CARBINE

Bowmex - Sounds like you have a quality ML. If I were in your shoes, I'd first try what everyone else here has been suggesting: conicals. If you do have the 1:38 twist, it will almost certainly be a...
Forum: Black Powder
05-09-2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,639
Posted By Hunter John

RE: 1 in 38 Twist?

In my experience, here's what I've found. The slower twists (1:48 in a Renegade I used to own) are best for PRB. Others here claim that if you use something like 1:66 or 1:70, you can really load a...
Forum: Black Powder
05-09-2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,639
Posted By Hunter John

RE: 1 in 38 Twist?

Cayugad - Yeah, I recall the guy on GunBroker only advertising the maxi hunter (or maybe it was the maxi ball:eek:), but he offered Both in Both 50 and 54 cal for the same price...$38.

I was...
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