Post by: mcknight77 on August 09, 2013, 01:55:28 PM
Now, I need to try and find some caps and black powder. Just moved back to Idaho from Alaska and I had to sell out most of my stuff before I moved. Went to Sportsmans yesterday and they were out of No. 11 caps and they don't stock powder I believe. Gun Show tomorrow in Nampa. Hopefully someone will have some. If not, I'll start searching stores in and around Boise next week. Got to get it (and my old MR) working before deer season!
Post by: ridjrunr on August 09, 2013, 02:34:34 PM
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Post by: Hanshi on August 09, 2013, 06:28:30 PM
Post by: mcknight77 on August 09, 2013, 06:31:14 PM
It was a stressful buy. The seller sent it to an old Alaska address that was in my profile on GB even though the address on the envelope and the USPS money order was my new Idaho address. It went to the old address in AK, forwarded to a newer address in AK, then to Boise. Thank goodness the USPS forwarded it! And, thank goodness he packed it safely. Three weeks in transit and I was pulling my hair out. But, it arrived safe and sound.
Now I think I will customize my old MR with some tiger-striping and new stock finish. One to target shoot and one to hunt with.
Post by: rollingb on August 09, 2013, 06:40:49 PM
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Finally got my new Mountain Rifle. USA made, ANIB. .50cal.She IS a "dandy" for sure! :rt th
Now, I need to try and find some caps and black powder. Just moved back to Idaho from Alaska and I had to sell out most of my stuff before I moved. Went to Sportsmans yesterday and they were out of No. 11 caps and they don't stock powder I believe. Gun Show tomorrow in Nampa. Hopefully someone will have some. If not, I'll start searching stores in and around Boise next week. Got to get it (and my old MR) working before deer season!
Post by: rollingb on August 09, 2013, 06:54:12 PM
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Post by: mcknight77 on August 09, 2013, 07:15:59 PM
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If you can't find what you need at the gun show,... I bet Dave at Buffalo Arms Co, in Sandpoint can fix you up.
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Thanks for the info.
Post by: ridjrunr on August 09, 2013, 08:43:28 PM
Post by: mcknight77 on August 09, 2013, 09:08:52 PM
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you could call it "traveler"
I like it! Florida to Alaska to Idaho.
Post by: sse on August 12, 2013, 09:46:36 AM
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So cool...!!Quote from: "ridjrunr"you could call it "traveler"
I like it! Florida to Alaska to Idaho.
Post by: prairie dog on August 12, 2013, 11:02:54 AM
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Post by: Ron T. on May 14, 2014, 10:02:22 AM
There may be a black powder shooting club locally... "sniff" around, talk to guys in the gun stores or at the shooting range if there is one locally... there's almost SURE to be a local black powder club or one in a nearby town that has some fellas of mutual interest (black powder shooting) near you.
You're about to have a lotta FUN finding out what loads work in your new rifle to give you the greatest accuracy which is the "secret" to both successful target shooting as well as hunting. One thing is for SURE... anything you decide to do with traditional black powder shooting is a lotta fun and enjoyment... and nuthin' smells better than a big cloud of smoke from a muzzle-loader. :toast
Strength & Honor...
Ron T.
Post by: Riley/MN on May 14, 2014, 11:33:01 AM