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Re: sidelocks
« Reply #30 on: November 02, 2014, 07:45:09 PM »
I love Hawkens and Kentucky rifles. Have several of each, shoot only round ball. I usually use my 54 Hawkens for hunting, just love the history, challenge. Killed plenty of critters with these guns the last 25 years. Round ball, especially 54 or larger, get the job done, as long as you get close and make the shot count.

Nothing wrong with inline, just like the older, historically guns, real cool to shoot.

ML guys need to stick together to protect what few hunts we have.

.54 round ball has taken 3 elk and quite a few mule deer for me.  Nothing has made it 50 yards after the shot.  The pure lead ball flattens out like a quarter. 

Nothing wrong with inlines but if you read the history of the fur trade those guys sure didn't need them.  They travelled back and forth across the Rockies taking every kind of game there was.  I figure it should be good enough for me too then.   
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Re: sidelocks
« Reply #31 on: November 03, 2014, 04:01:08 PM »
I love Hawkens and Kentucky rifles. Have several of each, shoot only round ball. I usually use my 54 Hawkens for hunting, just love the history, challenge. Killed plenty of critters with these guns the last 25 years. Round ball, especially 54 or larger, get the job done, as long as you get close and make the shot count.

Nothing wrong with inline, just like the older, historically guns, real cool to shoot.

ML guys need to stick together to protect what few hunts we have.

RG, you are absolutely correct, but I would be willing to bet the farm that if modern inlines were available in the 1860's you would have seen a huge defection from the sidehammers of the time. [/quote]



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.54 round ball has taken 3 elk and quite a few mule deer for me.  Nothing has made it 50 yards after the shot.  The pure lead ball flattens out like a quarter. 

Nothing wrong with inlines but if you read the history of the fur trade those guys sure didn't need them.  They travelled back and forth across the Rockies taking every kind of game there was.  I figure it should be good enough for me too then.
« Last Edit: November 06, 2014, 07:28:02 AM by Sabotloader »
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Re: sidelocks
« Reply #32 on: November 04, 2014, 11:25:51 AM »
PBR will take a lot of critters down . still only use 90 grns 3 f in my 54. never had worries about much more then 100 yard shot most were with in less the 40 yards,  but have taken a couple long shots with the PBR just was real sure and marked the target well before letting the hammer fall  . they work pretty darn good now days  I have taken a couple elk with the inline .Many Thanks to  sabot loader who has been a big help teaching and old dog some new tricks  . but i am still working out the bugs so i can reach out and touch them critters as well the . best way to put it is if you can put a good bead on the critter  and can  hold steady and know what your gun can do then take the shot .  :twocents:  But what ever you do shoot just  get out there and have a great time hunting  period. 

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Re: sidelocks
« Reply #33 on: November 04, 2014, 11:43:17 AM »
PBR will take a lot of critters down . still only use 90 grns 3 f in my 54. never had worries about much more then 100 yard shot most were with in less the 40 yards,  but have taken a couple long shots with the PBR just was real sure and marked the target well before letting the hammer fall  . they work pretty darn good

PBR has taken me down a time or two...
 

But I believe you meant PRB for Patched Round Ball, yes  :tup:
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Re: sidelocks
« Reply #34 on: November 05, 2014, 05:09:13 AM »
Skillet  be kind of tough to keep your powder dry let alone getting it down the barrel dont you think   :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
yes  PATCHED ROUND BALL ( PBR )  nice shot pard  nice shot indeed

 


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