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TMA Postal Shoots / Re: May targets
« Last post by Winter Hawk on Today at 02:31:39 PM »I was wondering the same. Not that I'm going out in our monsoon weather today & tomorrow, but it would be nice to be prepared!
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The Campfire / Re: Story of a Successful Hunt
« Last post by Bigsmoke on Today at 01:43:18 PM »I always thought that myself.
But go figure, this guy seems to have a taste for rodent. And he is quite successful as well.
And no, I do not see a pond in my miniscule yard, this year, or next year either. After that is not looking promising either.
John
But go figure, this guy seems to have a taste for rodent. And he is quite successful as well.
And no, I do not see a pond in my miniscule yard, this year, or next year either. After that is not looking promising either.
John
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The Campfire / Re: Story of a Successful Hunt
« Last post by No Powder on Today at 01:33:38 PM »Good photo John. I thought they only ate fish. You could always build a pond and stock it with big bass and trout.
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Long Range Muzzleloading / Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Last post by No Powder on Today at 01:26:38 PM »Good info from John. I decided I wasn't going to waste a lot of black powder at our woods walks. So I tried to find 2 loads for each of my rifles. One for woods walks, and one for deer hunting. When working on those 2 loads for my TC 54 Hawken, I discovered 65 grains was the first light load that seemed pretty accurate. Then I had to go up to 95 for the next accurate load. And if I decide to try the shingle with the 54, I'll use the 95 grain load. That's with FFG Goex, .015 TC dry patch, cut down to 1 1/8" dia. and LV patch lube. (Just saying).
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The Campfire / Story of a Successful Hunt
« Last post by Bigsmoke on Today at 11:27:42 AM »A couple of weeks ago, a Blue Heron started hanging around the neighborhood. He (I guess it's a he) would walk around here and there, then take to the wing and go up the road a short distance, then repeat the procedure, etc. I have always liked those birds. White ones seem to be much more common, but occasionally a blue one would pop up.
Earlier this week, Ms. Smoke called to me that the bird was in our front yard. So, I dropped everything and rushed out to take a look. By the time I got there, he was at the road and heading east. It was just a short trip as he stopped in the next door neighbor's yard. After he poked around here and there, he dropped into his stealth mode and presto, like a flash, he struck. Viola, he came up with a gopher! I was impressed.
Here is a photo of his lunge. I think it is pretty cool stop action. He has just connected with the gopher but has not pulled it out of the hole yet. And his right foot has not come down to ground yet. I would guess a second later he had the rodent secured in his beak and was making sure it wouldn't kick and scratch on the way down its neck.
I was going to post a few other photos but they didn't come out. Oh well, he obviously was happy and I was too.
John (Bigsmoke)
Earlier this week, Ms. Smoke called to me that the bird was in our front yard. So, I dropped everything and rushed out to take a look. By the time I got there, he was at the road and heading east. It was just a short trip as he stopped in the next door neighbor's yard. After he poked around here and there, he dropped into his stealth mode and presto, like a flash, he struck. Viola, he came up with a gopher! I was impressed.
Here is a photo of his lunge. I think it is pretty cool stop action. He has just connected with the gopher but has not pulled it out of the hole yet. And his right foot has not come down to ground yet. I would guess a second later he had the rodent secured in his beak and was making sure it wouldn't kick and scratch on the way down its neck.
I was going to post a few other photos but they didn't come out. Oh well, he obviously was happy and I was too.
John (Bigsmoke)
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Long Range Muzzleloading / Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Last post by Bigsmoke on Today at 11:03:00 AM »Kevin, Pardon me for Monday morning quarterbacking, but in my experience in shooting .54's, and I have had several, I have never had one that shot worth a darn with your wimpy 40 - 50 grain charges. With the exception of my first rifle, a T/C Renegade, they all seemed to like charges in the 80 - 90 grain range. And I always used Ffg GOEX powder.
I really think you need to develop your load.
Off a bench, start with 60 grains and shoot a three shot group at 25 yards. Wipe the bore and increase the charge to 65 grains. Then increase to 65 grains, etc.
With each group you should see the group size decrease. When you notice your group starting to expand, you have found your ideal load. If you want to, then you can work on other variable, like ball size, patch thickness, lubes, etc.
When you are satisfied with the load, then start working on adjusting your sights.
Pretty soon, you will be shooting the hat off of Captain Morgan's head.
John
I really think you need to develop your load.
Off a bench, start with 60 grains and shoot a three shot group at 25 yards. Wipe the bore and increase the charge to 65 grains. Then increase to 65 grains, etc.
With each group you should see the group size decrease. When you notice your group starting to expand, you have found your ideal load. If you want to, then you can work on other variable, like ball size, patch thickness, lubes, etc.
When you are satisfied with the load, then start working on adjusting your sights.
Pretty soon, you will be shooting the hat off of Captain Morgan's head.
John
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TMA Postal Shoots / May targets
« Last post by KDubs on Today at 10:22:00 AM » Not rushing you nessmuk.
Just curious as to this months targets.
Thanks Kevin
Just curious as to this months targets.
Thanks Kevin
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Long Range Muzzleloading / Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Last post by KDubs on Today at 10:18:38 AM »You can sell it or turn it into a bench gun . That's what I'm thinking.
I like the idea of long range plinking. 250,500,1000 yds ?
North Idaho has a lot of space to reach out there.
Although if I sold the TC I could get another kibler or a flint pistol .
I'm lucky enough to be able to shoot in my yard. So no forgetting targets.
Be nice if a few more folks took up Capt Morgan's challenge.
Good luck and keep shooting
Kevin
I like the idea of long range plinking. 250,500,1000 yds ?
North Idaho has a lot of space to reach out there.
Although if I sold the TC I could get another kibler or a flint pistol .
I'm lucky enough to be able to shoot in my yard. So no forgetting targets.
Be nice if a few more folks took up Capt Morgan's challenge.
Good luck and keep shooting
Kevin
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Long Range Muzzleloading / Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Last post by No Powder on Today at 07:38:59 AM »I admire your intestinal fortitude. I haven't tried lately. Went to the range Thursday, and was going to take a poke at it, but forgot the target. I could have made one at the range, but I wanted to shoot the TMA bullseye and another target that another org. is using in their postal shoots, so I didn't make one. As of right now, I can't shoot this darn TC Hawken good at all. Hoping by shooting it, I may be able to conquer it. At the last shoot our group had, I only hit 5 out of 14 targets. I'll try it at tomorrows shoot to see if it works any better. Maybe I should do what John recommended, and sell it.
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Long Range Muzzleloading / Re: Are you up to a Revolutionary sized personal challenge?
« Last post by KDubs on May 03, 2024, 11:02:02 PM »I'm still farting around with powder charges and the same with lubes.
Just having fun.
So each time I take a cold bore shot I have some new combo I'm shooting.
Moving to 3f , gonna take a poke at it Sunday. Weather permitting.
Probably 50 grains. Maybe a spit patch or more than likely a damp patch with hoppes BP cleaner/lube. I like that stuff.
As for my TC, well I've been watching Idaho lewis videos on long range PRB shooting.
Might put some new sights fore and aft on the TC and make her a match gun. ??
Kevin
Just having fun.
So each time I take a cold bore shot I have some new combo I'm shooting.
Moving to 3f , gonna take a poke at it Sunday. Weather permitting.
Probably 50 grains. Maybe a spit patch or more than likely a damp patch with hoppes BP cleaner/lube. I like that stuff.
As for my TC, well I've been watching Idaho lewis videos on long range PRB shooting.
Might put some new sights fore and aft on the TC and make her a match gun. ??
Kevin