Thompson center black diamond

[Gutpile]

how much did you pay for it?

White Elephant (valley store) has two. One in Stainless/black for $350.00 and the other Blu/black for $330.00. Just saw another at Black Sheep in Coeur d' Alene for $330.00 (blue/black). They also had the T/C Nw hunter or whatever it's called for about $100.00 less than the Black Diamond.

[jstone]

$ 340. That was with tax. couldnt pass it up. Brand New

[Dirty Mike]

good price i had one but sold it and bought a stainless bighorn with thumb hole stock i bought it last yr as of a few days ago  i bought a knight wolverine

[wildwood]

I have the black diamond and hasnt failed me yet   I shoot 150 grains pyrodex with 350 grain horandy FPB and group real good with them they go down the barrel smooth like powerbelts I put the 348 powerbelts up against the FPB's  way better groups with the FPB's and the elk I shot this year went about thirty feet

[hendog]

I use to use the Dead center 300 grn bullets with a 100 grns of pyrodex pellets. Since they changed the regs I've switched to 100 grns 777 loose, with a 300 grn hornady sst bullet. I also put a peep site and a Sim's recoil pad. I'm telling you get the recoil pad and peep. Make's the gun so much more enjoyable to shoot.

I cant find a peep for a black diamond. What make & model did you get?

[rainshadow1]

I got a 45 cal for hunting Cougars. I have to clean it every 3 shots or so or the accuracy goes completely out the window. Anybody else have that issue?

Shooting plastic saboted .38 bullets with loose pyrodex. Scary awesome accurate with clean rifling, but 5 + rounds dirty it's totally spitballing. I mean, BAD!

[JackOfAllTrades]

With a sealed breach, this rifle is legal for hunting big game in Washington?

-Steve

[bonkellekter]

I have had my Black Diamond for 8-9 years now. Still shoots great. The best load that I have shot is 100 grains pyrodex pellets w/ 240 grain Thompson XTP's. This setup has knocked down two bull elk and 7 bucks. My buddy also took his best Mule deer with this gun.

[bonkellekter]

With a sealed breach, this rifle is legal for hunting big game in Washington?

-Steve

The black diamond - unless it has changed is an open breach

[wastickslinger]

120 grains of Pyrodex Pellets pushing 245 grain Powerbelt. I have shot at 3 bucks and killed all three of them just fine. One was 175 yards.

[Blsum]

I use to use the Dead center 300 grn bullets with a 100 grns of pyrodex pellets. Since they changed the regs I've switched to 100 grns 777 loose, with a 300 grn hornady sst bullet. I also put a peep site and a Sim's recoil pad. I'm telling you get the recoil pad and peep. Make's the gun so much more enjoyable to shoot.

I cant find a peep for a black diamond. What make & model did you get?

When I got mine I ordered it from Cabela's and had it shipped to the store in Lacey. I just looked over there web site and the peep sites they had on there didn't say anything about using them on a Black Diamond.  I did a quick search and found that Midway has them. Cabela's had them for a little cheaper if I remember right. This is the one I have and I really like it. Look around and see if you can find one some where else for cheaper.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=182157

[Archery King]

150gr pellets 295 gr power belt

[Badge251]

I’ve owned a Black Diamond XR .50 cal for awhile but actually hunted with it very little, good rifle but I am now selling it (ad in classifieds) as I haven’t shot it in years and it just takes up space. Anyway, I recall the load I used was a Buffalo Bullets sabot-ed 375 grain, all lead spire point hollow point boat tail (not sure if it’s made anymore), over 105 grains 777 loose, torched off by a musket cap, accurate and plenty of energy.

As for peep sights, I have an XS Sight Systems ghost ring aperture on mine, quality unit and they still make a model for the Black Diamond, here’s their link:
http://www.xssights.com/index.html

[Gamblin Guy]

I’ve owned a Black Diamond XR .50 cal for awhile but actually hunted with it very little, good rifle but I am now selling it (ad in classifieds) as I haven’t shot it in years and it just takes up space. Anyway, I recall the load I used was a Buffalo Bullets sabot-ed 375 grain, all lead spire point hollow point boat tail (not sure if it’s made anymore), over 105 grains 777 loose, torched off by a musket cap, accurate and plenty of energy.

As for peep sights, I have an XS Sight Systems ghost ring aperture on mine, quality unit and they still make a model for the Black Diamond, here’s their link:
http://www.xssights.com/index.html

Sent you a pm.

[jrebel]

100 grains of pyrodex loose powder and 225 graing bullet.  Also have a williams peep.....absolutely the only way to go.