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This is the tips and hints thread. It is to help newcomers by providing information in a concentrated format. Anthing that you feel needs to be added, send it to Chuck (big6x6) or myself and we'll add it to the list if we feel it should be added.


Grouse said:
Here are some things to make your Savage 10 ML-II function alot easier.

Winchester 209 primer
Accurate Arms 5744 powder
Hornady .452 300gr XTP bullets (Not the Magnum XTP'S)
MMP short black sabot http://mmpsabots.com/ Not the HPH sabots.
Lee Dipper 3.4cc =44.5grns
Lee Dipper 3.1cc=41.5grns (My favorite)
Powder vials
Never Seez/Blue Moly for the Breech plug.
Drill bit #21=5/32 to drill out Breech plug.
Hoppe's #9 Powder Solvent.
Break Free CLP Lubricant
Cleaning Patches
Randy Wakeman .033" ventliner
The XS Sights PowerRod, 22"
Savage EZ Tool- Not needed for Henry Ball Savages. Email Tom Scott if interested. [email protected]

Optional but really nice. FlashPoint temperture gauge. http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxp3100.html

Any questions or concerns just ask. Feel free to PM as well. We are all still learning. :)

Grouse said:
One very important note. Stay away from the Magnum XTP'S. The regular XTP is ideal for the Savage. Both shooting and on game.
 
Patrick White said:
What I have in my range box.

Dissasembly tools
Patches
Solvent for swabbing (unless you use spit)
Breechplug grease
Bullets
Premeasured powder charges
Earplugs
Rangerod (not actually in box :wink: )
Jags
Scope protector
Short starter
Bore brush
Screwdriver
scope screw tool
Primed full plastic jackets

I also have a general box for use with all my muzzleloaders

Rangefinder
More earplugs
allen wrenches
bipod
More patches
presoaked patches (with solvent for swabbing)
Extra jags
disasembly tools (never have enough of these)
Extra breechplugs
Shoot and See stick ons
odds and ends

Rifleman said:
I would add:
Staplegun
duct tape
multi tool

big6x6 said:
This is what you need for your Disc Elite .50:
1. Another pack of Red Plastic jackets. midsouthshooterssupply.com
2. Knight Range Rod .50. midsouthshooterssupply.com
3. Barnes 250gr Expanders...MMP sabots
4. 250gr .452 XTPs..MMP sabots
5. Multi-tool! Gerber! :lol:
6. .50 cal patches
7. Birchwood-Casey No 77 blackpowder solvent
8. .50 cal brass brush
9. Proper size allen wench
10. Gun case
11. Targets
12. Shooting rest
13. Eye protection
14. Ear protection
15. T/C U-view powder measure
16. 209 primers
17. rust preventative
18. Powder flask
19. Powder spout for bottle
20. BOX to put all the CRAP in.
21. T-Handle OR swap OEM ramrod for Power-Rod.
 
Patrick White said:
omega_exp.jpg


This is a picture of an Omega dissasembled. This is a pretty user friendly design so I won't go into the detail Rifleman has gone into with his assembly.

Insert the barrel into the stock and place the screws into the holes in the stock. You'll need a straight screwdriver to tighten them down.

Lube the breechplug and insert into the rear of the barrel as shown. You can use either the factory tool or a 7/16 socket wrench with an extension piece. Another handy item is sold by knight in the form of an extended breechplug tool. The hex head size of the Knight breechplugs are the same as the Thompson Center breechplugs.

Finally insert the ramrod into the thimbals (the football shaped items under the barrel) and puch down until it clicks into place.

To function test the rifle, ensure that the rifle is unloaded by placing the included extended jag on the ramrod and placing the assembly down the barrel. It should stick out 2 1/2" out of the muzzle.

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Or if you use the shorter jag available from Thompson Center:

check2.jpg

About 1/4" sticks out using it.

jag.jpg


Top: The shorter jag available from T/C. Bottom: The extended Jag.

After verifying that the rifle is unloaded cock the rifle.

cocked.jpg


Then while lightly holding your thumb on the hammer, pull the trigger. You should feel the hammer press against your thumb. Note there is no manual safety on the Omega.

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That is what is required to assemble and function test the Omega.
 
On another forum I frequent (Yes I do frequent other forums :shock: )someone asked about the Pro's and Cons of using detachable scope mounts. Decided it was appropriate for here as well.

Patrick White said:
Pros:

1. Ability to remove scope for cleaning.

2. Ability to carry a backup scope on an expensive outfitted hunt (in case the airlines break your other one).

3. Ability to use multiple loads per gun with just a scope change. For example, you coul have a hot fast load dialed in with one scope for hunting open fields and a slower load with a lower powered scope for hunting brushy areas all with the same gun.

4. ? These are the uses I can think of, there may be more.

Cons:

1. POI shift if not remounted correctly. Also cheaper QR rings will not return to zero. I've never had the Warne Maxima Quick Release rings fail to return to zero.

2. Cost. A good set will cost more than an equivelent fixed ring.


Conclusion:

I use em on all my muzzleloaders. Warne rings and bases on 3 of them and Leupold QR (the ones with the posts) on my ML pistol. I've been using them since 2002.
 
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