beerbrewer
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I'm not new to muzzleloading but I am new to the in-lines muzzle loaders and to this site. I just purchased a new 50 Cal TC Strike inline muzzle loader from Field and Stream. They had the gun marked down $100 off list and then I got an additional $90 off for getting their credit card taking a survey. Then n top of all that there was a $50 rebate from TC! I had been looking at the gun for some time and when I saw the price I bought it. I'm not sure what type of powder or sabots/bullets to use in the gun. I've been hunting with my 54 Cal (Patch Round Ball) Lyman Great Plains percussion rifle for years, but I finally got tired of the misfires. This past hunting season I had a big Doe in my sights and I pulled the trigger only to hear "click". The gun misfired, I re-cocked it but it was too late. Otherwise the gun is very accurate, but it misfires just too much (1 out of 10 shots). I've been having this issue for on and off for years. The issue was not with the powder, it was that the caps didn't go off and it had nothing to do with the weather. I changed brands of caps and tried different nipples and nothing helped, so I decided to buy an inline Muzzleloader that I could put a scope on.
Now for my inline questions.
1. It seems that most people are using Pyrodex or triple seven or buckhorn power. Does anyone still us real Black Powder? I found that worked best in my Lyman and I was planning to use it in the Strike because I have a ton. Is that an issue?
2. There are so many different sabots and bullets out there that I'm totally confused. What grain bullet is best for White Tail Deer? I had a lot of load choices for my Lyman so long as it was a 235 Grain round lead balls! That was my only load choice but I could play around with the patches I used. The gun has a 1-60" twist which is best for round balls.
3. I'd like to buy a scope as well but that is equally confusing. I'd like to keep the cost under $200 if possible. I've read about the many different scopes on line, but I have not seen any in person. The Nikon Inline 3-9 x 40mm looks nice but I don't know if I'd use a the reticles since I typically can't further that 100 yards where I hunt. I just really want a scope that can take the pounding from the recoil.
Your help is appreciated!
Bob
Now for my inline questions.
1. It seems that most people are using Pyrodex or triple seven or buckhorn power. Does anyone still us real Black Powder? I found that worked best in my Lyman and I was planning to use it in the Strike because I have a ton. Is that an issue?
2. There are so many different sabots and bullets out there that I'm totally confused. What grain bullet is best for White Tail Deer? I had a lot of load choices for my Lyman so long as it was a 235 Grain round lead balls! That was my only load choice but I could play around with the patches I used. The gun has a 1-60" twist which is best for round balls.
3. I'd like to buy a scope as well but that is equally confusing. I'd like to keep the cost under $200 if possible. I've read about the many different scopes on line, but I have not seen any in person. The Nikon Inline 3-9 x 40mm looks nice but I don't know if I'd use a the reticles since I typically can't further that 100 yards where I hunt. I just really want a scope that can take the pounding from the recoil.
Your help is appreciated!
Bob