What is the load for traditions vortex pistol 50 cal. would use for deer hunting. What would be a good bullet weight. Should be good up 50 yds.
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Forum: Muzzleloading.
What is the load for traditions vortex pistol 50 cal. would use for deer hunting. What would be a good bullet weight. Should be good up 50 yds.
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Forum: Muzzleloading.
would be a good video to show at hunter safety. Also show this video when ever someone purchase a muzzle loader. : ) zorro
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The shoot looks like a real good time for all. I like the way it seems everyone is enjoying themselves and not in a hurry. Were those left hand shooters also. What all cal. were at the shoot ? would...
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NICE job like the polishing you done on rifle. had a factory 54 cal. stock was too dark. give us all the details on this project. :coffeecom
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What would be good way to make a single barrel into muzzle loader? What kind of plug could be put in to use caps or shotgun primers? Would like to do this as a winter project. Has anyone tried this? ...
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Have been shooting difference loads and bullets in my 50 cal. hawken carbine made by investarm made in italy. when loading it has a tight fit almost half way down then it can be push rest of way with...
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Hi all pick up a used tradition kentucky rifle today it is a 1-66 twist now i wont have to buy a extra barrel. Will get to the range soon to try her out soon. Will use B P from 20 grs. up to 70 grs....
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Has anyone ever had a rifled barrel ream out to a smooth bore. Does any one know who would do this also price to have this done. Could you take a 50 cal. and make it into a 24 gauge smooth bore....
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What barrel for shooting roundball would fit the cabales hawkin carbine stock with a one wedge pin. Would like a 28 inch or longer barrel in 1-66 or 1-72 ect. Barrel is 1 inch across Ox. Thanks...
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Shooting 70 grs. of b. powder with a 495 gr. no excuses bullet in a 50 cal rifle. From 25 to 100 yds would this be a good load for deer. Have had some say you need at least 100 grs. for hunting. I...
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Was thinking of buying a Tradition trapper pistol in 50 cal. for deer hunting. Has anyone use this pistol for hunting or target shooting. zorro.
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What would the nipple size for # 11 p. caps on a cabela hunter hawkins caribine be ?? Also if you wanted to switch over to musket caps on same rifle where could you find this size. zorro
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Using the 50 cal. spin jag what is your opinions on this jag for loading and also for cleaning. Also if it is worth the price. zorro
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Went to the range Tues. tried out the NO EXCUSES bullets. Shot 495 weight with triple F black powder 70 grs. two went in same hole thrid one was beside it. The 460 weight with 80 grs. B. P. two shots...
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I will be getting No E xcuses Bullets in mail soon. I will be trying the 460 gr. and the 495 gr. with T-F and D-F powder from 70 grs. to 100 grs. out of a 21 inch barrel with 1 in 24 twist. Will keep...
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Hi folks I picked up a use cabela hawken hunter carbine 50 cal. 21 inch barrel with a 1 in 24 twist. Would like input on lead bullet weight was thinking in the 400 grains or more for white tail...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |