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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: SeeThru1987 on May 19, 2014, 05:54:44 PM

Title: Hello!
Post by: SeeThru1987 on May 19, 2014, 05:54:44 PM: :hello:
i apologize for my manners about my previous post i forgot to introduce myself. i am looking into hunting with a muzzie this year( deer ) i have been reading for about a month now about how to BP hunt, i just have one problem before i go try this out...i feel safer if i was actually showed what to do then read about it. i currently live in island county and would seriously love to learn how to properly use a BP rifle. i had bought one 2 years ago on the reasoning that a friend would show me how, but he upped and left. but i would like to shown how to properly handle one due to the fact im very saftey concious.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: oneshot12 on May 19, 2014, 06:29:15 PM: :) if you can shoot a cartridge rifle you on your way . not knowing what the caliber or type of muzzle loader your going to be using
i cant give you to much help yet but here is a good starter
1. pour some powder in to the measure, then pour the measure depending of the recommended powder charge
2. take a patch and ball if that's what your going to use, then cover the end of the barrel with the patch then center the patch and ball on the barrel
3. push the patched ball down the barrel using the short ball starter then us the ramrod to seat the patch and ball on top of the powder. bring the ram rod up about 6 inches and let it bounce on the ball to be sure it is seated all the way .
4. next take a cap but it on the nipple aim at your target and have fun . next it will be up to you to make any adjustments to the sights and so forth but work up the powder load to a good solid crack from the barrel
no need to kill your shoulder ether just go slow and work at it read up on it and you should do just fine feel free to ask any questions you might have
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: oneshot12 on May 19, 2014, 07:05:06 PM: you should also try and look up some o f the black powder gun clubs in your area Think island long Rifles is up that way so look it up at WSAM .org Washington state Muzzle loader . some good folks that would help you learn to shoot as well
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: SeeThru1987 on May 19, 2014, 07:11:23 PM: i have a Traditions Vortek Ultra light Northwest Magnum in .50 cal and i just aquired a Knight Bighorn Carbon Knight also in .50 cal. both are NW legal since niether have a scope on them which i feel better about lol.
thank you for the info! :tup:
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: usmc74 on May 20, 2014, 05:06:33 AM: If you get near North Bend, we could get in some range time.

I have 2 Knights and a Remington