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Welcome from Oklahoma. Enjoy your new passion.
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Welcome Chadman. What kind of ML are you leaning towards, if any, at the moment?
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Welcome from SE Michigan! Also, what critters and maximum range do you typically hunt?
A woodman arms patriot for deer was going to go with the .45 caliber which is offered with 1:18 and 1:24 twist . I’m a little unsure which one. They’re both priced the same so been trying to get some opinions on which one. Sounds like the 1:18 is the better all around especially if I take it out west for longer shots if I ever get efficiant enough at longer ranges
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I have several 1:20" twist guns and am super happy with them all. But when i get a Woodman Patriot it is going to have the 1:18" barrel, for sure.
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Welcome from the Hoosier State!! This is a good place to learn.
Been researching for a good low power scope as well
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There are lots of great scopes available. Im trying to find inexepensive fixed power 6x scopes.
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Welcome from The Big Sky country of Montana. This is a great community…
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Welcome from Iowa. Starting off with the Woodman .45 makes me think you've done your homework. What part of Wisconsin are you from? I use to go to Prairie De Chien all the time.
I’m from Waupun but gun hunt up in the north woods on public but I also jump some nice deer while pheasant hunting around home during the muzzleloader season and there isn’t really anyone out there at that time otherwise I wouldn’t be running my dog. And yes when I decide to buy something I research the heck out of it usually starting with one in mind and ending up with something totally different
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Welcome aboard! As a suggestion while you're early in the process, start looking for primers. They've been in mighty short supply, likewise some of the gun powders.
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Yes, welcome- you are in the right place. I don't own a Woodman but I hear great things-highly reputable. You will spend just a bit more than if you purchased a CVA or a Traditions, but you are getting much more (not that there is anything wrong with CVA or Traditions- have/do own them and they work quite well). You will have a great deal of fun working with bullet/primer/powder combinations once you eventually choose and receive your rifle. I personally like Triple Seven powder, but most will tell you Blackhorn. All powders, including traditional black powder will get the job done. Your choice of bullet/sabot (if using a sabot) will be the biggest factors involved. Sounds like you want a fast twist (good idea), which will allow a must better bullet in regard to BC (ballistic coefficient)- more speed and flatter trajectory. But I'm guessing you already know that. Experiment with tons of combinations and find the one that works best with your rifle. For whatever reason I have to use a different bullet/sabot combination with all my in-line muzzleloaders.
