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Hawkin's .54 cal question(s)
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<blockquote data-quote="Jeff In TX" data-source="post: 180774" data-attributes="member: 1522"><p>Update,</p><p></p><p>My wife and I have been shopping around town for all the supplies I need. Not too much .54 cal stuff in the area. We found ourselves at Bass Pro shop yesterday and finally found a knowledgeable sales person who understood black powder rifles. I did measure the twist and it is a 1:60 twist. I was told with that twist rate sabots wouldn't shoot worth a darn and patched balls would be the most accurate.</p><p></p><p>I picked up a 1 lb can of Triple Seven, though we did entertain the thought of pellets but again ws advised that would not be in my best interest with a traditional muzzle loader. We picked up a simple powder measure, a box of .54 cal lead balls, pre-lubed patches and #11 percussion caps. We also picked up an aluminum push rod, a bullet starter and cleaning supplies. </p><p></p><p>My sons and I are heading out to the range day after Christmas to give it a try. It should be fun and interesting to say the least. We've read about as much as we can on this subject, now it's time to get it out and give it a try. This should give us a good start and more we shoot the more we'll start to understand what works, what doesn't and what we need to change if anything.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for everyone's advise on this. I'll keep you posted on how it goes.</p><p></p><p>Merry Christmas everyone!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeff In TX, post: 180774, member: 1522"] Update, My wife and I have been shopping around town for all the supplies I need. Not too much .54 cal stuff in the area. We found ourselves at Bass Pro shop yesterday and finally found a knowledgeable sales person who understood black powder rifles. I did measure the twist and it is a 1:60 twist. I was told with that twist rate sabots wouldn’t shoot worth a darn and patched balls would be the most accurate. I picked up a 1 lb can of Triple Seven, though we did entertain the thought of pellets but again ws advised that would not be in my best interest with a traditional muzzle loader. We picked up a simple powder measure, a box of .54 cal lead balls, pre-lubed patches and #11 percussion caps. We also picked up an aluminum push rod, a bullet starter and cleaning supplies. My sons and I are heading out to the range day after Christmas to give it a try. It should be fun and interesting to say the least. We've read about as much as we can on this subject, now it's time to get it out and give it a try. This should give us a good start and more we shoot the more we’ll start to understand what works, what doesn’t and what we need to change if anything. Thanks for everyone's advise on this. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. Merry Christmas everyone! [/QUOTE]
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