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I've always used UPS or FEDEX just because whatever carrier you use they will want to see that it isn't loaded, and I don't want people in line at the USPS losing their minds and calling nine one one...

What seems to be the trouble with the Hawken?

If you are pretty sure it is covered under the warranty, best thing to do is call or write TC (866-730-1614; tca_customerservice@tcarms.com). I've...

Years ago I bought a percussion TC Hawken that "looked" like a great deal at $225. Externally the gun was in very good shape, but the bore was a disaster. My guess is that somebody shot it and...

How high?

With 25 grains fffg my .44 shoots about 2" high at 15 yards, not a problem as I just adjust point of aim to compensate. Most of the time I'm only shooting for groups so it's really not...

This past spring I did a comparison between Goex fffg and American Pioneer. I had never tried American Pioneer before and wanted some empirical evidence to prove which one is better. The results...

A possibility: The mainspring may be in contact with the stock, preventing the hammer from striking the cap with enough force to fire the cap.

I had a minor problem with a Traditions gun I bought...

If you are dead set on adding weight, whatever weight you add should be installed in such a way that it can't move around.

Personally, I would advise against adding weight to your Omega. As is...

My 2 cents: I use a wad to prevent the hot gas from melting the ball which increases leading of the barrel. Lube over the ball is just that: lubrication for the ball as it travels down the barrel,...

Well, it's not quite so simple. I know shooters who load what were once BP cartridges with slow burning smokeless powder with no problems at all, but that does not mean it can be done with...

Aww, c'mon, what could possibly go wrong?

I have used Dynamit Nobel #1075 caps for years on rifles but not on revolvers. CCI and Remington #10 caps work great on my revolvers, they fit snug right out of the can and I haven't had any...

I think it is great that Larry & Co. give lots of money to the NRA, but I also believe in supporting local businesses as much as possible. Not to mention everything that has already been mentioned. ...

My experience is that you give up about 10% power using American Pioneer and velocity is not very consistent vs. BP. Even though AP residue is not as corrosive as BP my opinion is that BP is the way...

My Air Force buddy got his elk. Six weeks ago he had never shot a muzzleloader, and second day of the season he bagged a good size cow. He and his son were sitting in a tree line watching a meadow...

Absolutely use lube. I'm another TC bore butter user. There are cheaper alternatives, but BB works just fine. Plus I like the aroma.

Since most of my shooting is preparation for hunting, I swab...

I would suggest getting a copy of the Lyman Black Powder handbook. It doesn't tell you everything but it is a good starting point reference:
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Point well made and taken. What I was getting at is that hunting squirrels with a .50 is well within the realm of doable. I've hunted small game with my .75 smoothbore loaded with #5 shot, just...

old squirrel hunters trick: shoot the branch just below the squirrel, not the animal. The impact will drive pieces of bark and splinters into the critter, resulting in dead critter and less meat...

When loading cast 158 grain semi-wadcutters in .38 Special at about 800 fps, is a gas check necessary? Given the low velocity, it seems like leading shouldn't be much of a problem.

Never tried Powerbelts myself. The scuttlebutt seems about equally divided between guys who love them and guys who hate them. Since the 370 Maxi-Ball casts and shoots so nicely (and cheaply) I just...

For some reason that is a mystery to me, the CVA owners manual recommends 2F whether the real thing or otherwise. I called CVA to ask about it and their answer was pretty much "go with what the...

We're definitely going back to the range as soon as possible to try some other combinations (and take the chronograph). And yes, Power Belts are legal in Colorado. Since I cast the Maxi-Balls he/we...

Twist is 1:28.

Thanks for the input. I forgot to mention that he is using a felt over powder wad. And I did give him a pound of Goex 2F to try, just haven't been back to the range yet.

btw, I'm using the 370...

A fellow I met at Church is active duty Air Force assigned to a nearby airbase. He drew a cow tag for the muzzleloading season which starts in about a month, and a couple weeks ago he bought a CVA...