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Post by: Kazekurt on November 29, 2014, 11:25:00 PM
175 yds :yike:. You must be one good shot to even attempt shooting a buck at that yardage. I will never shoot at anything over 75 yds with my muzzleloader. Congrats on the doe.
With some of the modern inline muzzleloaders shots out to 200 are very doable. My knight will group easily within a small paper plate at 150 yds. The trick is having eyes good enough to know exactly where you are aiming on an animal that far away as the open sights cover a lot of the animal at longer distances. My buddy dropped a 3x3 at 166 with my knight this year.
Post by: JJB11B on November 29, 2014, 11:39:25 PM
175 yds :yike:. You must be one good shot to even attempt shooting a buck at that yardage. I will never shoot at anything over 75 yds with my muzzleloader. Congrats on the doe.at 75 yards I'm thinking I'm in range with my bow
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Post by: JJB11B on December 03, 2014, 03:27:28 PM
The gun in question is a .50 cal CVA Elkhorn Pro Magnum (I think thats the name) I have not yet shot it. It is only about 5 years old I guess and was only used 2 or 3 times. Due to my budget I am going to make this gun work for me for the forseable future. I had planned on buying a Traditions Vortek NW Magnum, someday.
Question 1. The muzzy I hunted this year had a percussion cap nipple on it. While it worked reliably, I found that my big fat fingers have trouble getting those little suckers on the nipple, The muzzy I was given this year has a Musket cap nipple on it, should I just buy musket caps and keep the nipple? or buy a new nipple and keep using my percussion caps?.
Question 2. If the powder I bought this year is closed tightly in the bottle and stored in my basement will it be ok for next year?
Question 3. I really enjoy shooting with a peep sight. is there a peep sight anyone could recomend for a muzzle loader.
Question 3. Where is a good place to get a couple extra nipples for the gun, What other spare parts should I consider getting and setting aside.
I'm sure some replies will give me more ideas of things I need to ask about.
Post by: JJB11B on December 12, 2014, 06:53:43 PM
Post by: wadu1 on December 12, 2014, 07:26:35 PM
I was given a lightly used Muzzle Loader this year, After freeing the stuck breach plug and scrubbing out the corrosion and little rust pits on the firearm, I cleaned it one more time, then drenched it in a thick coat of REM-OIL and let it set overnight, I gave her a good solid wipe down and swabbed out the bore, finishing with a lightly oiled patch.Q1 Get a inline cap holder CVA makes them for both #10/11
The gun in question is a .50 cal CVA Elkhorn Pro Magnum (I think thats the name) I have not yet shot it. It is only about 5 years old I guess and was only used 2 or 3 times. Due to my budget I am going to make this gun work for me for the forseable future. I had planned on buying a Traditions Vortek NW Magnum, someday.
Question 1. The muzzy I hunted this year had a percussion cap nipple on it. While it worked reliably, I found that my big fat fingers have trouble getting those little suckers on the nipple, The muzzy I was given this year has a Musket cap nipple on it, should I just buy musket caps and keep the nipple? or buy a new nipple and keep using my percussion caps?.
Question 2. If the powder I bought this year is closed tightly in the bottle and stored in my basement will it be ok for next year?
Question 3. I really enjoy shooting with a peep sight. is there a peep sight anyone could recomend for a muzzle loader.
Question 3. Where is a good place to get a couple extra nipples for the gun, What other spare parts should I consider getting and setting aside.
I'm sure some replies will give me more ideas of things I need to ask about.
Q2 use what you like
Q3 Always carry an extra nipple and wrench
Powder question I have pre loaded speed loads that have worked after 5 years with out issues. I still have 6 or 7 pounds of 2FFG that I got 15 years ago and it is still goes BOOOOM no issues. Just cool dry place to store it. :twocents:
Post by: ghosthunter on December 12, 2014, 07:35:12 PM
I was given a lightly used Muzzle Loader this year, After freeing the stuck breach plug and scrubbing out the corrosion and little rust pits on the firearm, I cleaned it one more time, then drenched it in a thick coat of REM-OIL and let it set overnight, I gave her a good solid wipe down and swabbed out the bore, finishing with a lightly oiled patch.
The gun in question is a .50 cal CVA Elkhorn Pro Magnum (I think thats the name) I have not yet shot it. It is only about 5 years old I guess and was only used 2 or 3 times. Due to my budget I am going to make this gun work for me for the forseable future. I had planned on buying a Traditions Vortek NW Magnum, someday.
Question 1. The muzzy I hunted this year had a percussion cap nipple on it. While it worked reliably, I found that my big fat fingers have trouble getting those little suckers on the nipple, The muzzy I was given this year has a Musket cap nipple on it, should I just buy musket caps and keep the nipple? or buy a new nipple and keep using my percussion caps?.
Question 2. If the powder I bought this year is closed tightly in the bottle and stored in my basement will it be ok for next year?
Question 3. I really enjoy shooting with a peep sight. is there a peep sight anyone could recomend for a muzzle loader.
Question 3. Where is a good place to get a couple extra nipples for the gun, What other spare parts should I consider getting and setting aside.
I'm sure some replies will give me more ideas of things I need to ask about.
I use the musket caps . However they make capping tools for both which is a lot easier than you fingers.
Your powder will be good for a long time. Keep dry and cool.
Williams sights
You can get spare nipple most places that sell muzzy supplies.
Extra ramrod , range rod, extra patch tip., and a patch retrieval jag.
Post by: ghosthunter on December 12, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
A small padded rifle vise is a good thing to have in camp on hunts. Lot easier removing the breech plug for cleaning and other mait
Post by: JJB11B on December 13, 2014, 02:02:02 PM