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  1. Blackpowder8bore

    Cva optima v2 LR

    I recently bought a cva optima v2LR with a Konus factory scope and it shoy touching groups right out of the box with 120grs of BH209 and 350 Harvester Sabretooths. It's awesome accurate. Not trying to change my load. My question is does anybody have on game experience with these bullets? What...
  2. Blackpowder8bore

    Cva optima v2lr ramrod

    I have a cva optima v2lr. The ramrod has a palm saver on it. Cva has a 25" ramrod with jag that I think is the replacement. Does anyone know the specs of a cva/bpi optima v2lr ramrod?
  3. Blackpowder8bore

    Powder question

    Anybody ever use 777 as a starter powder for bh209, like in a gun with no.11 ignition?
  4. Blackpowder8bore

    Re17

    Anynody here use alliant re17 in their smokeless ml? Would it work with 325+ grain bullets?
  5. Blackpowder8bore

    Ignition question for Savage smokeless

    What powder is the most easily ignitable powder to be used in a Savage 10ml2 wiyh 209 ignition. I tried AA2016 and it wouldnt ignite.im trying to get it right,as im tired of removing the breechplug. Ive heard AA5744 and RE7... Whag ignites easiest?
  6. Blackpowder8bore

    Savage10 ml2

    i cant get my bolt handle to fully drop into place so when i shoot it itdoesnt ignite it just pops like a squib.how can i get my bolt to lock.?
  7. Blackpowder8bore

    need loads for Savage 10ml2

    please give md yalls fastest losds for 300 grain bullets using any powder i can buy fir ghr Sacafe 10ml2. Ive got a selection of powders.just need loads,please...
  8. Blackpowder8bore

    Traditions fullbores?

    Anybody have any experience with these traditions full bore .50/350gr bullets? They load in my optima good. Any load or perf.input appreciated.
  9. Blackpowder8bore

    Cva optimaLR best with powerbelts?

    Do cva rifles really shoot best with powerbelt bullets? Were the powerbelts designed for their tolerances? Should i use powerbelts instead of sabots? I dont know what shoots better its a new rifle i have yet to sight it in. Please give advice. Thank you very much.
  10. Blackpowder8bore

    Uberti Walker safe loads

    Is 50 grains of Triple7 instead of 60 grs of blackpowder a safe load in a Uberti 1847 Walker? The book calls for 60 of bp but i prefer 777. My caps set it off but do yall think its safe? Any help appreciated.
  11. Blackpowder8bore

    Savage 10ml2

    I just got a Savage 10ml2 and have plenty of load data, i just want to get some feedback about what load combo may work best. I want to see if theres a pattern from the feedback,if yall would. I appreciate it.
  12. Blackpowder8bore

    8 bore to talk about...

    I know for sale forum is for selling guns, but what I'm doing here is saying within the next 2 months I'm going to have an 8 bore for sale,itll run around 8-900 dollars.im trying to give people an opportunity to save money for it,if you're on a budget like me. If my post gets moved ok.thanks for...
  13. Blackpowder8bore

    Load advice

    I just bought a .50 cal CVA optima LR with a scop ed and 28"bbl. It is stouter and heavier than my Traditions Vortek and I will be shooting 209 only out of it,as I bought that breech plug.id like to know what yall think is most accurate.sabots or fullbore? If so which brand?what powder load? I...
  14. Blackpowder8bore

    Tk2000 choke compatibility??

    Greetings. Does anyone know what thread pitch or brand of screw in choke tube the Knight TK2000 ml shotgun uses besides Knight? Is its choke interchangeable with any other like Mossberg or Browning? Any input appreciated...
  15. Blackpowder8bore

    Traditions .50 Lightning bolt action ML

    Recently acquired a Traditions lightning bolt,Stainless, .50, threaded barrel w /brake from factory. 1:32 twist. I'm looking for a 209 conversion kit but EVERYBODY and their brother is sold out. So I bought a 1piece 209 breech plug and can use the bolt/striker from y .45 Traditions e-bolt...it...
  16. Blackpowder8bore

    Need someone to convert them 700ml to .40 or .45

    I have bought a Remington 700ml that a guy with a shop told me he would convert for me but he failed to keep his word because " so much more better stuff is out now" (within the month) that it was beneath him to convert a Remington 700ml. So I need someone to convert a Remington muzzleloader to...
  17. Blackpowder8bore

    Introduction

    Hi I'm bruce.,I use muzzleloaders from an 8bore to a .50 inline and am about to start getting into nitro muzzleloading ! I have an old Rem700 to I want to convert and a savage ml2 on the way. My 8 bore either uses 370grs Triple7 or around 80 grs 4759 and 120 grs Re17 with the 1350-1550 grainers...
  18. Blackpowder8bore

    Traditions .50 Vortek NW Magnum bore diameter

    I have a Traditions Vortek .50NW mag rifle,and I was wanting to know if anyone here knows the size bullet it takes. It has that bullet guiding muzzle thing so I can't use my micrometer on it. I know Knight is .503, Remington UML is .5015... What size lead bullet is the Vortek bore best with...
  19. Blackpowder8bore

    Great bullet source

    I have a Knight .50(.503),a Vortek .50, an 8 bore(.835), a Pedersoli Kodiak SxS .58(.585-7/.585),a custom Carbine .58(.577),a smoothbore .66, a Traditions 1:20 .45(.451),a Remington 700ML .50,and a Remington 700UML .50(.5015).... And I get all my hard and soft cast lead bullets and .729 shotgun...
  20. Blackpowder8bore

    Rem 700 ML convert to a stronger barrel to be able to handle 200 grains like the new Rem 700 UML or

    Hi, hope you are all well. I just acquired a Remington 700 ml and I've heard of peopleswapping barrels and ignition systems and having nitro 700MLs that use nitro. Does anyone know if the barrel of the 700ml can be unscrewed and swapped out for a 4140 .458 or .500 barrel or something? Any help...
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