Is there a Muzzleloader forum

[falmike]

https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/12/1/muzzle-loading

[chrisk]

I sold all of my muzzleloaders when I moved down to Texas. I made a pretty good deal for one of my buddies.
I really miss my .54 Hawken

[sharkhunter]

On the book of faces look up “ modern muzzleloader “ tons of great info. Blackhorn209 powder is really a game changer. It takes a special breech plug and hot primers but not a big deal. I’m getting a 1 1/2 group with 250gr SST and 70gr by weight bh209 with federal 209 primers out of my CVA wolf.

[Pushbutton2]

On the book of faces look up “ modern muzzleloader “ tons of great info. Blackhorn209 powder is really a game changer. It takes a special breech plug and hot primers but not a big deal. I’m getting a 1 1/2 group with 250gr SST and 70gr by weight bh209 with federal 209 primers out of my CVA wolf.

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[retrieverman]

Lots of questions.
I was given a CVA Eclipse Hunter .50
I looked for supplies locally, couldn't find anything. I didn't get the Breech plug righr away with the gun. Guy who gave the gun to me couldn't find it. He since has. I read online this particular gun came with a #11 nipple, but you could change it to a 209, Musket Cap, or NW something or other. I wasn't sure which style I had.

While on Vacation i stopped a Scheels in Sioux City, IA and bought powder, bullet, cleaning stuff, nipple grease, nipple pick, #11 capper tool, #11 caps, 300 Grain SST Sabots, Triple 7 powder.
I bought the 300 grain Hornady SST Sabots over the 240 Grain Hornady XTP at a buddy's recommendation. He's used both and prefers the SST.
I bought the Triple Seven Powder cause I read it burns clean.
I'm back in Texas now so returning doesn't seem like an viable option. Closest Scheels is Houston I believe

My buddy found the Breech Plug tool and I was able to get the breech plug out. It appears to have the #11 nipple.

So here's my dilema(s)
1) Will 1:32 stabilize a 300 grain Sabot with 2 50 Grain Pellets? I plan on staying inside 125 yards

2)The Triple 7 Powder says for use in inline muzzleloader with 209 primer. I didn't see that fine print till last night.
Will a #11 be hot enough to ignite the triple seven powder?

If it were me, I would definitely convert it to use 209 primers for a hotter and more consistent ignition.

With T7 powder, be sure to swab your barrel every couple or three shots to keep from building up the infamous “crud ring”.

You should be fine with your bullet/powder combo and that twist rate.

I started muzzleloader hunting in OK about 20 years ago, and it can be an addictive hobby.

If you would like to chat further on this subject, feel free to PM me.

[Pushbutton2]

6 shots Sunday PM @ 25.3 yds

All on paper.
Its minute of deer @ intended shooting range of 27.3 yds.

Scope SUCKS
1 st it kissed me [emoji2959] luckily no blood.
No diopter adjustment. Luckily the target was red and blue so I was aiming @ red blur in the middle.
Need a palm saver
Bent the jag i bought for the Sabots
Need a palm saver
Bought 32" ramrod to use as range. Its too flexible, now its for cleaning. Does good in that roll.
Was thinking of hunting this weekend. Might roll back to Iowa to be with Dad. If I don't i still may not hunt. Don't wanna jack with field dressing it and all that.....

So basically I'm thinking I blew $200+ on this for nothing. I'm thankful it was $500......

[Pushbutton2]

Oh
I didn't really feel like sighting it in.
Had to break it down in the leaves to bore sight it. Didn't have the Allen wrench to pull stock...
I wasn't having fun.
After it kissed me, i was overly aware of that....
Palm hurt from ramrod
Jag bending irritated me. That cost $10 used it 1/2 a time that irritated
I was bending over to look through scope on the tripod that's to short for me
Shooting down hill