Hello,
I have been wanting to get into muzzleloading for a few years. I typically hunt deer in mid-Missouri with a CF rifle, but with some of the bad weather over the last few years, I wanted to have the opportunity to hunt some different dates. Well, this year I applied for a ML "managed hunt" on some conservation land, and was drawn, so it was time to take the plunge.
I bought some stuff somewhat hastily at Cabelas today, since my 10% off coupon expired today, and already know I made some mistakes. Any advice is appreciated. Here's the rundown:
-T/C Impact, blued/black
-Williams rear aperture-I have read a bit about people running out of adjustment on these, but it seemed to align with the factory rear sight just fine, and still has a bit of adjustment left.
-Blackhorn 209
-Remington Kleanbore ML primers-I know. I need shotshell primers. Mistake #1. I'll go back for some 209As.
-Hornady 300gr SST "Low Drag" bullets with sabots-bought a couple 20 packs. Might be mistake #2, as I am anticipating hunting in areas where shot opportunities will likely be close up. I have read about the XTP vs. SST a bit. Overhyped discussion topic? I'm thinking the deer will be dead either way.
-Then I got some cleaning do-dads, and some speed loaders, which are probably the wrong ones. Oh well, they can go back. I think I have some slings and swivels I am trying to dig up from around the basement.
On the powder, I did a test measure and measured two 3.7cc portions using Lee dippers, and it weighed out at 74 gr on my cheapo Ebay scale. Sound like a good place to start?
Planning on heading to the range on Friday. Pretty sure I'm not doing anything stupid or unsafe, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to check in with those more experienced.
Thanks,
Josh
I have been wanting to get into muzzleloading for a few years. I typically hunt deer in mid-Missouri with a CF rifle, but with some of the bad weather over the last few years, I wanted to have the opportunity to hunt some different dates. Well, this year I applied for a ML "managed hunt" on some conservation land, and was drawn, so it was time to take the plunge.
I bought some stuff somewhat hastily at Cabelas today, since my 10% off coupon expired today, and already know I made some mistakes. Any advice is appreciated. Here's the rundown:
-T/C Impact, blued/black
-Williams rear aperture-I have read a bit about people running out of adjustment on these, but it seemed to align with the factory rear sight just fine, and still has a bit of adjustment left.
-Blackhorn 209
-Remington Kleanbore ML primers-I know. I need shotshell primers. Mistake #1. I'll go back for some 209As.
-Hornady 300gr SST "Low Drag" bullets with sabots-bought a couple 20 packs. Might be mistake #2, as I am anticipating hunting in areas where shot opportunities will likely be close up. I have read about the XTP vs. SST a bit. Overhyped discussion topic? I'm thinking the deer will be dead either way.
-Then I got some cleaning do-dads, and some speed loaders, which are probably the wrong ones. Oh well, they can go back. I think I have some slings and swivels I am trying to dig up from around the basement.
On the powder, I did a test measure and measured two 3.7cc portions using Lee dippers, and it weighed out at 74 gr on my cheapo Ebay scale. Sound like a good place to start?
Planning on heading to the range on Friday. Pretty sure I'm not doing anything stupid or unsafe, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to check in with those more experienced.
Thanks,
Josh