Post by: Jason on January 13, 2011, 02:59:33 PM
My first Muzzy so if anyone thats shoots the Elkhorn has any advise on loads and such let me know, any info is appreciated.
Post by: Lowedog on January 13, 2011, 03:03:26 PM
Post by: shoot-em-dead on January 13, 2011, 03:12:02 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 13, 2011, 03:22:25 PM
Post by: Jason on January 13, 2011, 04:37:44 PM
209 primers are illegal in Washington. I hope it uses the right ignition source.its legal, it shoots 209 #11 and musket caps.
Post by: BlackRidge on January 13, 2011, 04:56:49 PM
Post by: 400out on January 13, 2011, 05:25:58 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 13, 2011, 05:49:13 PM
209 primers are illegal in Washington. I hope it uses the right ignition source.its legal, it shoots 209 #11 and musket caps.
Good deal. I wasn't sure about that one. Cool !
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 13, 2011, 05:57:05 PM
Post by: Jason on January 14, 2011, 10:25:50 PM
and a bullet starter.
What are the essentials needed for cleaning? and what do you muzzy boys like best?
Post by: bobcat on January 14, 2011, 10:33:33 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 14, 2011, 10:34:20 PM
Post by: Jason on January 16, 2011, 06:10:31 PM
Anybody using WhiteHots pellets?
Post by: dawhunt on January 16, 2011, 07:14:42 PM
I think he might have meant just when your sighting the gun in and its not a real cleaning, I just run a DAMP !!!( NOT A WET PATCH !!) patch thru the barrel a couple times then a dry patch a couple times the load her up and shoot agin.
Bob
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 16, 2011, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: Smokepole on January 18, 2011, 07:14:35 AM
Post by: Jason on February 14, 2011, 10:07:43 PM
well after spending over $250 in accessories :yike: I finally get to shoot the Elkhorn tomorrow
heading down to English Pit with a buddy.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 14, 2011, 10:37:10 PM
Post by: Smokepole on February 15, 2011, 07:43:24 AM
Post by: Jason on February 15, 2011, 01:21:13 PM
Had a hell of a time getting the TMZ's down the barrel, not going to shoot those anymore,
I'll try TEZ's but not the TMZ's, I'm going to try the Powerbelts when I get some.
Post by: Smokepole on February 15, 2011, 03:50:38 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2011, 04:22:31 PM
An article that bearpaw posted recently in topic on muzzleloader bullets may be helpful:
http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/muzzleloader/muzzleloader-accuracy/ (http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/muzzleloader/muzzleloader-accuracy/)
Post by: Jason on February 15, 2011, 05:01:06 PM
I'm struggling to get these TMZ"S down the barrel without bending my ramrod and he say's
"what the f*** is your malfunction" ?: :dunno: :chuckle:. I started off cleaning after every shot,
then we tried lubing the sabots with bore butter, that helped, but they were still tight.
I'm not sure this muzzy was shot much because the ramrod looked new, it doesn't look so new now.
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2011, 05:09:04 PM
Post by: Jason on February 15, 2011, 05:16:07 PM
Sounds like you didn't have a short starter. You'll want to pick one up just for the times that you can barely get a bullet started. I don't use mine often but when I need it it sure comes in handy.I have this one, used it alot today, I even bought the TMZ loading jags to go with it.
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2011, 05:18:02 PM
Post by: Jason on February 15, 2011, 05:20:25 PM
Oh ok, so your ramrod was still bending quite a bit when pushing the bullet down the barrel? (after you started it with the short starter) ??Yep, it would have been a bitch without the bullet starter.