Black powder shooters?

**bullmoose** · 03-24-2011, 01:45 PM

Looking to see if there black powder shooters on the B&B.

I have several black powder weapons one of my favorites is a 32 cal. black powder rifle that is awesome to shoot and squirrel hunt with what an awesome challenge since using 22 rifles and pistols were getting a little too easy. You have to give'm a little chance to live.

**Pinedale** · 03-24-2011, 02:22 PM

Knight Master Hunter .50 cal. I'm still trying to find the right bullet/charge combination to go with the Blackhorn 209. I've only used it for whitetail hunting Up Nort Here, Doncha Noo.

**bullmoose** · 03-24-2011, 02:31 PM

Have a CVA Eclispe .50 cal used powerbelts and 100 grains pyrodex. Decided to go more traditional and got a lyman plains rifle in .50 cal percussion 1in 60 twist for patched roundballs and 100 grains awesome rifle and amazingly accurate.

**Pinedale** · 03-24-2011, 02:39 PM

Oooh, OK we already have a problem here.

I tried Powerbelts and ended up giving them away. They seemed to hammer deer well enough but they seemed to absolutely explode on impact most of the time and I never liked that much lead pieces in an animal. I'm sticking with Hornady's and Barnes currently but I'm always looking. I figure that I need all the technology that I can get. And no, we don't have a problem.

I appreciate anybody's setup and what they use it for. If it works for you, it's no skin off my back.

**rod251** · 03-24-2011, 02:44 PM

I had a T/C Omega .50 caliber to use during our muzzleloader season. Now our season has been renamed "Primitive Weapons" season, and in addition to blackpowder, you can use some older-style single-shot rifles. So, I sold the T/C and bought an H&R .45-70 Government. It hits hard on both ends.

**Greyfox** · 03-24-2011, 03:04 PM

Here's mine.

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**Pinedale** · 03-24-2011, 03:05 PM

States have some interesting, archaic, and sometime downright ridiculous ideas on blackpowder. Making it more of a challenge is one thing. But I hate a legislature making rules that minimize an already shrinking sport. It's a significant debate here in MN on making sure blackpowder is a challenging sport vs one being difficult for Seniors to enjoy and results in more injured game.

**art803** · 03-24-2011, 03:36 PM

That is a beautiful rifle. i have a thompson impact that i have shot 2 times then let a friend use it. He loves it so I have not asked for it back.

**bullmoose** · 03-24-2011, 04:08 PM

Yeah after I killed a few deer with the power belts I used the jacketed ones. Some stayed whole while other did not. Over priced for one and not for me. I have become more of a traditionalist.

**bullmoose** · 03-24-2011, 04:09 PM

That is one beautiful rifle. Is it custom made?

**Pinedale** · 03-24-2011, 05:24 PM

That really is beautiful. I could never shoot something like that. Not because it's too pretty. It's just that, between the time that I pull the trigger and the bullet leaves the muzzle, I would be flinching so badly that the sight would be about 4' over the deer's back

**BigFoot** · 03-24-2011, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Greyfox

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How do you like the Flintlock? I have been toying with the idea of getting one. I have a T/C Renegade in .50 and a .44 cap and ball 1860 Navy Colt replica revolver.....that thing is a hoot to shoot.

**bullmoose** · 03-25-2011, 09:43 AM

I also have a stainless steel 1858 target model .44 cal. revolver that is very accurate even took a squirrel with it once. I also have a 1851 Navy .36 cal. revolver that I love. I also have a .32 cal black powder pistol that I also have take a squirrel with.

I am very interested in what you fellows have and what you use them for.

**AFG** · 03-25-2011, 05:48 PM

Although I still have an interest in black powder its not what it used to be. At one time I probably had 10 custom black powder rifles. I'd down to one now, a .40 cal flintlock made in early Lancaster style. My time is mostly spent shooting trap and skeet so it seems there is little time to shoot black powder. My grandson has been promised the flintlock and he asks about it routinely to make sure he's still getting it at some point.

**bullmoose** · 03-25-2011, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by AFG

Although I still have an interest in black powder its not what it used to be. At one time I probably had 10 custom black powder rifles. I'd down to one now, a .40 cal flintlock made in early Lancaster style. My time is mostly spent shooting trap and skeet so it seems there is little time to shoot black powder. My grandson has been promised the flintlock and he asks about it routinely to make sure he's still getting it at some point.

It sure is different now. When I was growing up my Dad use to shoot in a lot of black powder matches, he did quite well. He was big into it then, but now he only shoots before deer hunting if he touches one at all. He taught me the basics and told me to be careful. He just had to work so much.

It would be great if you could teach him the proper way to handle such a nice weapon. People just don't have the interest that they use to. It is even getting harder to shoot traditional weapons these days. The only way to find the hard stuff is to use the internet. Most gun stores just don't carry the supplies and accouterments necessary to shoot those custom rifles.

**Greyfox** · 03-26-2011, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by HDStreetGlide

How do you like the Flintlock? I have been toying with the idea of getting one. I have a T/C Renegade in .50 and a .44 cap and ball 1860 Navy Colt replica revolver.....that thing is a hoot to shoot.

I love the flintlock. It really adds a little something extra to the game. This particular one is a custom made .54cal Virginia rifle by Mark Miller of Paducah, Kentucky. There is no noticeable delay after pulling the trigger on this rifle provided the flash pan is properly primed. It's deadly on whitetail loaded with 85g of powder and a .54cal patched round ball. If you ever decide to go flintlock and custom I can recommend Mark Miller without hesitation.

I have a modern centerfire (7mm.08 Kimber America) that I sometimes hunt deer with but I much prefer to be out there with the flintlock, powder horns and the possibles bag.

**Jim** · 03-26-2011, 06:12 AM

Dave, that is a real beauty!

**PaulX608** · 03-26-2011, 06:53 AM

I've had a few powder burners over the years, but just have an 1860 Army replica currently. I think my favorite was a .54 cal T/C Renegade. Great rifle that was! I had a friend who I used to shoot with who had a bumper sticker that said "Black Powder Shooters Have Lead Balls!"

**jcummins** · 04-02-2011, 09:40 AM

I got a Traditions Hawken 50 Cal Cap-lock rifle that I use for Deer Hunting. Where I go hunting, I rarely shoot any distance to to the amount of brush and thickets, so I generaly use about 90 Grain Pyrodex with the round balls. Tell you what, it will knock a Deer down in it's tracks.

**jkingrph** · 04-02-2011, 01:30 PM

I have several, the first an old 1863 Rem Zouave replica, 58 caliber that's a pretty good shooter. A 50 cal double barrel from an old CVA kit, both flintlocks.

Last my pride and joy a little 36 cal. Southern Mountain Rifle style, dark curly maple stock, fancy iron furniture, and best of all a flintlock. Much longer than the other two, and a bit more difficult to load due to the small size, and it only weighs about 5 1/4 pounds.