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A quick range report with my Hawken Hunter 1:24 twist. My last outing was with the factory sight and Swiss 1.5 f and a poly wad Accuracy was not great. Today I tried felt wads, Pyrodex RS, and the same projectiles, a BACO, 550 grain .501” and Pedersol’s recommended 450 grain, .500” bullet. Lube...

This is not the first time I encountered this, but it has been awhile. I get failed ignition, cap goes of, nothing else. Also the caps with a clean base are the failed ones, see photo. Nipple was removed and found to be clear. It’s like part of the cap falls into the nipple and blocks it when...

This winter I picked up my first inline, a Knight bighorn. I know little about plastic sabot and bullets. I sure learned a lot today, powders today were, 777, Swiss 1.5 f and pyrodex RS. Projectiles were, Hornady 452 XTP, Harvester 458 sabot with 458 Hornady FTX and Precision Rifles QT 235. All...

Hello all, Picked up a CVA HAWKEN pistol used, the lock is missing parts I believe, does anyone know where to get parts?

I spent the afternoon casting, just received 2 new molds. I have to say the Baco was a much better quality mold than the Pedersoli, the Baco mics out at .500 even and 554 gr average. The Pedersoli that is supposed to be designed for my Hawken Hunter, mics at .497” and weighs in at 474 gr...

I just recently picked up a Hawken Hunter, fast twist 50. I thought I would like the rear peep, but I do not. My Lyman is miles ahead of the Pedersoli sight, IMO.Has anyone found a suitable alternative to the Pedersoli rear peep, I’d like to keep a peep sight, just not that one. I was even...

Hi everyone, That fellow on the cap and ball channel ( don’t recall his name, going senile) talks about using synthetic motor oil in his lube recipe. He doesn’t mention any other specifics. He applies it on the spot using a Pedersoli portable type lube applicator. I was just reading an old...

Hi, I’m kinda new to muzzleloaders. I’m currently shooting 3 side locks, a 32,45 and 50 with another 50 on order. I also have 3 shotguns. Powders for me consist of pyrodex RS, 777 and Goex. I hear a lot about Swiss powder being great for accuracy. Unfortunately being in Canada my selections are...

Hi, looking forward to learning a lot. Old to firearms but new to muzzleloaders. Thanks for accepting me