Ole Scratch
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I have a .54 T/C Hawken. Which do you shoot and why? I will be deer hunting and wild pig hunting with it. Thank in advance for any help <>< del
As you know. The CPW in Comierado changed the caliber for PRB from.50 to .54 caliber for hunting elk. I know .04 cal. isn't going to make a damned bit of differenece, however we have the fools from Comiefornia running this state.Most of my hogs are shot from stands and blinds. Range is usually <60 yards. The only thing that .50 and .54 caliber conicals did that a round ball cannot was badly lead the bores.
If you are going to insult California, at least get the name right; Kalifornistan. For cryin' out loud!As you know. The CPW in Comierado changed the caliber for PRB from.50 to .54 caliber for hunting elk. I know .04 cal. isn't going to make a damned bit of differenece, however we have the fools from Comiefornia running this state.
Anyway, Jon rebarreled my sidelock and his to .54 cal. And a huntin' elk we will go with prb's!
I like that. KALIFORNISTANIf you are going to insult California, at least get the name right; Kalifornistan. For cryin' out loud!
I once had a .50 deer kill that was, well, sorta gruesome yet very enlightening. I'll have to relate it befor too long.
Nice deer Floyd. Keep up the good work. Me, Jon, and Stan Jr. have taken most elk and deer with .50 cal.i've had several bang flops with the .50 caliber and patched round balls. Both these deer flopped with spine hits.
Sorry newtire will try to remember that in the future.If you are going to insult California, at least get the name right; Kalifornistan. For cryin' out loud!
Not trying to be picky but actually the math is .1257 not .04. Try this web site chuck hawks.com/54_caliber_muzzleloader.htmMule deer around here are pretty darn good size and never had a problem taking them down with a .50 cal prb.
The .04 difference between cal. is not going to be a factor, the hardness of the lead ball is.
Mule deer around here are pretty darn good size and never had a problem taking them down with a .50 cal prb.
The .04 difference between cal. is not going to be a factor, the hardness of the lead ball is.
Still not a factor. As Falcon siad, flop banged many with .50 and no problem. That includes elk.Not trying to be picky but actually the math is .1257 not .04. Try this web site chuck hawks.com/54_caliber_muzzleloader.htm
PM Idaholewis.....he has mucho knowledge on these things. He experiments with just about anything you can think of concerning muzzleloaders.Hello fellow NY er I also have a 54 cal TC Renedgade. I was given a dozen maxie hunters. Do you have any suggestions on powder charge and type of lube I have only shot permanent round ball. Thank you for any help.
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