Need a load for my CVA Bobcat
Just picked up my first muzzleloader, a CVA Bobcat. I have read a lot of load data, but I was hoping for a starting place for what I have. I have the local gun shop getting me some Pyrodex RS, I just don't have the funds right now to buy a whole case of BP. I have a box of Hornady RB's and I will probably just start with some traditions lubed patches they have at the LGS.
I am pretty excited about my Bobcat, I first thought I wanted an inline rifle so it would be "easy" to use. But after I found the Bobcat at a cheap price, got it home and started cleaning it, I think a sidelock is all I want. I think a pistol will be next, and I am building a powder horn right now.
The powder horn thread is in special projects if you guys want to give some advice on it.
Kinda funny, while everyone else in the world is trying to buy AR's I am going the other direction! :-D
OH, the Bobcat is a 1 in 48 twist carbine style if that would help.
Thanks,Randy
Re: Need a load for my CVA Bobcat
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Originally Posted by
fouronesix
Don't know what caliber you have but many on here will have suggestions- pretty straight forward on suggested starting "loads" but your own experimentation will serve you best. I'd recommend BP but that's me. Graf is at Mexico MO so sooner or later you or someone could get some BP (if they have any left after the buying frenzy :( ). As far as going the opposite way in the madness- I'm with you! I've been selling "modern" type guns for good $ and picking up old overlooked ones for cheap $ :)
Lastly, this is a pretty good investment if just getting into traditional MLs. $15 to your door.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...condition=used
I did not know Grafs was in Mexico, I am from Sturgeon originally which is not far, maybe get one of my family to go over and pick some up for me.
It is a 50 cal, and pyrodex is all could find locally, BP is what I want. Thanks for the heads up.
Thanks for the link on the book, I need to pick that up.
Randy
Re: Need a load for my CVA Bobcat
You guys are great, I am pretty new to guns in general and never been able to shoot BP before. I hope to get shoot my first deer with my Bobcat. Kinda weird being well in my forties and just starting out. Never too late I guess!
Randy