demersj0
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Hi,
I have a Buckmaster .50 muzzleloader that I haven't used in many years. I'm nostalgic about it and want to keep it serviceable. I am defining serviceable as a loaner gun to a first time hunting partner or something I can shoot at the range a few times a year. I'm sure the accuracy will have declined if/when I shoot it again.
My question is more on safety. I started cleaning out the inside of the barrel a few days ago. It keeps looking better and better after a hot water and soap treatment, some CLP work, some brushing. It's gone from looking gnarly to I can see the rifling and there is some shine inside - but I can also see spots that I'm assuming are pitting.
At the breech, I was able to get the plug out with vice grips and have ordered a replacement just to have it on hand.
Some questions come to mind - and thanks i advance.
1) Should I be worried about the pitting from a safety perspective or am I overthinking it?
2) Is there anything I can do to treat the pitting. I was looking at JB bore paste but it's not currently available anywhere
3) What should I shoot to mitigate the pitting issues? It seems like patched balls would be the worse
4) Would you shoot the gun
I have a Buckmaster .50 muzzleloader that I haven't used in many years. I'm nostalgic about it and want to keep it serviceable. I am defining serviceable as a loaner gun to a first time hunting partner or something I can shoot at the range a few times a year. I'm sure the accuracy will have declined if/when I shoot it again.
My question is more on safety. I started cleaning out the inside of the barrel a few days ago. It keeps looking better and better after a hot water and soap treatment, some CLP work, some brushing. It's gone from looking gnarly to I can see the rifling and there is some shine inside - but I can also see spots that I'm assuming are pitting.
At the breech, I was able to get the plug out with vice grips and have ordered a replacement just to have it on hand.
Some questions come to mind - and thanks i advance.
1) Should I be worried about the pitting from a safety perspective or am I overthinking it?
2) Is there anything I can do to treat the pitting. I was looking at JB bore paste but it's not currently available anywhere
3) What should I shoot to mitigate the pitting issues? It seems like patched balls would be the worse
4) Would you shoot the gun