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<blockquote data-quote="ResearchinStuff" data-source="post: 1467614" data-attributes="member: 67843"><p>Real blackpowder is very easy to get in PA, which can't be too far of a drive for you from NY. I hunted muzzleloaders exclusively for over a decade, and for traditional ignition systems nothing seems to be as consistent as real blackpowder. I have shot a lot of 54 cal conicals from a pair of Lyman deerstalkers, the 425 gr Hornady great plains with 70-90 grains of FFG goex is typically ~2" groups from 60 yards with open sights. </p><p></p><p>I don't know the twist of your traditions, but I know they have made some 1:66" guns. Sometimes traditions stamps the twist rate right on the barrel, so I would check for that. If that's the twist you have your only real options are to shoot patched round balls, get a new barrel, or get a new gun. If you're 1:48" or faster you should be able to stabilize any conicals. </p><p></p><p>If it's not a twist issue, and especially if the gun is relatively new, the barrel likely needs to be lapped. If you're cutting patches while cleaning the gun it's a sure sign the barrel needs lapped. Get some ultra fine steel wool, wrap a bit around your jag, and get to work. </p><p></p><p>You may also consider upgrading your sight system. I recently switched to a rear peep sight and I have been impressed by how much easier it is to aim vs. the standard open sights that come from the factory.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ResearchinStuff, post: 1467614, member: 67843"] Real blackpowder is very easy to get in PA, which can't be too far of a drive for you from NY. I hunted muzzleloaders exclusively for over a decade, and for traditional ignition systems nothing seems to be as consistent as real blackpowder. I have shot a lot of 54 cal conicals from a pair of Lyman deerstalkers, the 425 gr Hornady great plains with 70-90 grains of FFG goex is typically ~2" groups from 60 yards with open sights. I don't know the twist of your traditions, but I know they have made some 1:66" guns. Sometimes traditions stamps the twist rate right on the barrel, so I would check for that. If that's the twist you have your only real options are to shoot patched round balls, get a new barrel, or get a new gun. If you're 1:48" or faster you should be able to stabilize any conicals. If it's not a twist issue, and especially if the gun is relatively new, the barrel likely needs to be lapped. If you're cutting patches while cleaning the gun it's a sure sign the barrel needs lapped. Get some ultra fine steel wool, wrap a bit around your jag, and get to work. You may also consider upgrading your sight system. I recently switched to a rear peep sight and I have been impressed by how much easier it is to aim vs. the standard open sights that come from the factory. [/QUOTE]
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