New to site and to muzzleloading

[njpddet]

Like it says above. I'm new to this site and to muzzleloading. I recently purchased a new TC Encore Pro Hunter. (I used my Cabelas points to pay for the gun...not a bad deal) I topped the Encore off with a Zeiss Conquest 3x9 x40. Now I have to go out and buy the gear to complete my set up so I can get to the range. I am open to any and all suggestion on what other items I will need (accesories) to get to the range. Should I clean my new gun prior to shooting it? Any suggestions on which load to start with? Suggestions on powder and/or pellets? Sabbots? Dave

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[THE CYNIC]

Welcome aboard. You have made an excellent choice with the ProHunter. I have an original Encore which I love. I have never looked through a Zeiss but I've heard they are excellent scopes.
I only shoot 100 grains of Pyrodex with my Encore and use 250 grain Barnes MX Expander bullets. I have had good results with this load. Where I hunt I don't shoot over 100 yards usually but I have heard guys have great results with these out past 175 yards.
I have 2 young kids so I don't get to shoot much but there are plenty of guys here that will give you load recommendations.
They say the Triple 7 is cleaner than Pyrodex, you may want to try that. I'm going to give it a try when I run out. You may want to give the new muzzleloader Primers a try, they are supposed to help to keep your breech a little cleaner as well. I think Remington makes them, I've seen them at Walmart. I use Winchester 209 primers, I did have one dud, luckily it was at the range.
With the ProHunter's new stock you'll most likely want to be shooting 150 grains of powder. I hear the stock really helps cut down the recoil.
Anywhere here's a post from a week or so ago:

http://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/phpBB ... php?t=3882

I'm sure you will be more than happy with the Prohunter. Keep us posted on the load you decide to hunt with.

Mike

 

[Loggy]

You started with one of the finest MLers for sure!

THE CYNIC has posted my range results, loads etc.

Wow...whut a great way to use those Cabelas Club Points!!! I cleaned my balance out too & them some! :lol:

Very best of luck with your TC Pro Hunter!!

 

[njpddet]

Thanks so much for the advice. Keep it comming. I cant wait to get out there and start tweeking.

 

[Kodiak]

welcome

Welcome to the best ML forum on the web. And good luck with the Pro Hunter. It's my next choice for a new ML.

 

[THE CYNIC]

Just out of curiosity, how much is Cabelas selling the Prohunters for? Maybe I'll let my Cabelas bucks pile up a little longer!

Thanks,
Mike

 

[sg-bill]

I'm new to muzzleloading also. The TC Prohunter was my first blackpowder rifle. I have shot it about 100 times now. Still haven't got up enough nerve to try 150 grains yet. Have a problem with my sholder and 110 grains is about all I can stand, if I shoot very much. 85 grains of 777 with 200 XTP , harvester sabot and Win. 777 primers is easy on the sholder and pretty accurate in my rifle. I still get a crud ring but not quite as bad as Pyrodex. 100 grains of APP stick with 230 XTP, Harvester sabot and Win. 777 primers, also good load. Even less of a crud ring. I get good accuracy out to 150 yds. with both of these loads. Very satified with the TC. Bill

 

[Loggy]

sg-bill, congrats on your first purchase of a MLer!

I'm amazed plus impressed at newbies going for the Pro Hunter as their first! Commendable & Outstanding choice to say the least. My one buddy at work just bot one too ...his first MLer. Loves it.

I screwed around for many years with all types of MLers until i finally bot the New Pro hunter this past year. If this gun would of been available years ago I likely would of saved myself of many trial & errors of trying so many others. It was sorta fun though! :lol:

With the "smoke" finally settling...I'm left with the TC Pro Hunter & my Super 91...and flinters of course to enjoy the late PA flinter only season.

Look forward to hearing some of your Pro Hunter reports on paper & meat. :lol: .

 

[sg-bill]

Thanks Loggy, I looked at a lot of ML before I made up my mind on the ProHunter. Reading what the guys had to say about them on the different forums had a lot to do with my decision.
what you guys say means more to me than what some paid celebrity has to say. Bill

 

[njpddet]

I believe that it sold at $830.00 in regular model $899. with thumbhole but you can purchase the thumbhole later if youd like. Dave