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Muzzleloader Hunting
First shot - clean bore
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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 729844" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>Know the feeling about age. I keep telling these young guys that when they get older, they'll realize why they make tall toilets!</p><p> </p><p>First, what do you mean by weeks? BH209 is quite a bit different than other muzzleloader propellants, as it doesn't suck up moisture. That still doesn't mean that the right amount of moisture and conditions, won't cause some rust over a longer period of time.</p><p> </p><p>Although I personally do things probably different than most, I have no problems leaving my Pro Hunter loaded, depending on weather, for two weeks or more. Our regular firearm deer season started on Nov 15th and runs through the 30th. I shot a few rounds on the 10th, loaded it for hunting and let it set. I gave it a thorough cleaning on Dec 3rd. What I may do, depending on the weather, is to just shoot the load and then reload it again. Our muzzleloader season starts Dec 14th and I zeroed it for 150yds about four days ago then, loaded it for hunting. NOTE: I always have a lubed rag that I wipe the rifle down with.....</p><p> </p><p>If you foul it and leave it for a week and its not been exposed rain or, taken inside and out, just fire off the round and reload for the next week. When cold, I leave my case outside and cold, put the rifle in the cold case then, take it inside the garage which is warmer than outside. It will not let that warm air create that immediate moisture and warm the rifle to garage temp slowly.</p><p> </p><p>Here's what you should do........ Do exactly what you feel comfortable with. I'd rather give you that recommendation. Some won't leave a rifle fouled over night, regardless and that's ok. Its their comfort that counts. I've left my Pro Hunter fouled for over three weeks, with complete confidence. My barrel is perfect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 729844, member: 33046"] Know the feeling about age. I keep telling these young guys that when they get older, they'll realize why they make tall toilets! First, what do you mean by weeks? BH209 is quite a bit different than other muzzleloader propellants, as it doesn't suck up moisture. That still doesn't mean that the right amount of moisture and conditions, won't cause some rust over a longer period of time. Although I personally do things probably different than most, I have no problems leaving my Pro Hunter loaded, depending on weather, for two weeks or more. Our regular firearm deer season started on Nov 15th and runs through the 30th. I shot a few rounds on the 10th, loaded it for hunting and let it set. I gave it a thorough cleaning on Dec 3rd. What I may do, depending on the weather, is to just shoot the load and then reload it again. Our muzzleloader season starts Dec 14th and I zeroed it for 150yds about four days ago then, loaded it for hunting. NOTE: I always have a lubed rag that I wipe the rifle down with..... If you foul it and leave it for a week and its not been exposed rain or, taken inside and out, just fire off the round and reload for the next week. When cold, I leave my case outside and cold, put the rifle in the cold case then, take it inside the garage which is warmer than outside. It will not let that warm air create that immediate moisture and warm the rifle to garage temp slowly. Here's what you should do........ Do exactly what you feel comfortable with. I'd rather give you that recommendation. Some won't leave a rifle fouled over night, regardless and that's ok. Its their comfort that counts. I've left my Pro Hunter fouled for over three weeks, with complete confidence. My barrel is perfect. [/QUOTE]
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