What do I need to Get into muzzleloading?

[Chewy836]

That it does, Fratri! Thanks for the links, I will take a look!


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[punkrockerpj]

i think trial and error will be your best teacher chewy.
all the best as you get into this. its a ton of fun and if you live in a more southern wmu it opens up some options for you for sure.
there's nothing more satisfying than hearing the hammer drop, watching the smoke clear and then seeing the buck you've been after hit the dirt.

[Chewy836]

Punkrock, I hope that’s the case this year! Haha. Thanks for the reply!


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[marky.mark]

the CVA WOLF that frank mentioned I shoot as well and he is bang on about the cleaning. I was told by an advanced muzzleloader hunter to keep the gun in your car or outside when not in the field. If brought inside the change in temperature can cause rusting, seizing etc...at the end of the hunt of course just pull the primer from it but at the end of the hunt week when you are planning on leaving then just fire it, clean it and oil it up for storage. As for its range capabilities, I have it dead on at 100 yards. It definitely can go out there further if need be but 100 yards for my area is more then enough.

[Chewy836]

That brings up an interesting point. I am nervous leaving a charge and projectile in the barrel..... does that happen with a lot of hunters? There is the obvious safety thoughts, and after that, if that powder gets wet, you’re walking around all week with a misfire and don’t even know it!


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[MikePal]

Two good points....

Removing the primer makes an ML safe for transport.

If you're hunting in inclement weather get yourself some finger condoms to cover the barrel. However, with the in-lines, loaded with a sabot/bullet combo, water will not normally trickle past the sabot as it seals into the lands and groves while loading and water is not likely to reach the powder. When it in doubt...always discharge safely and reload.

[Chewy836]

Finger condom is a good idea. I usually put masking tape over the barrels of my other guns. I should try some range time with the finger condoms.

As for tpt’ing with a load in the ML, it makes me feel awkward, and I have 4 kids so the more steps away from a loaded gun, the better I feel.

Have you ever tried opening the breech and pushing the pellets and bullet out? Potentially the breech-grease will affect the pellets?


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[GW11]

Finger condom is a good idea. I usually put masking tape over the barrels of my other guns. I should try some range time with the finger condoms.

As for tpt’ing with a load in the ML, it makes me feel awkward, and I have 4 kids so the more steps away from a loaded gun, the better I feel.

Have you ever tried opening the breech and pushing the pellets and bullet out? Potentially the breech-grease will affect the pellets?


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I pull the breech plug and push the pellets and bullet out of the barrel when I'm finished with the ML for a while. It's easier to clean it that way than after shooting it. I don't re-use the pellets or the bullet for hunting.

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[MikePal]

Pellets not so bad...I did that ONCE with T7 loose powder...horrendous mess to clean up threads etc.... Better to just discharge it into a stump before you climb down from the stand

[fratri]

Me too......I use pellets so when not using it for a while I just unscrew the breech plug, remove the powder pellets and sabot bullet.... I normally just keep them aside and use them for target shooting always putting fresh pellets and bullet when I go back hunting....