Hello everyone. I'm new to this type of firearm and I need to know what type of bullet to match up to a 1/48 twist barrel. I just bought a T/C Hawken and I...
A 1:48 barrel has an intermediate rate of twist and will fire conicals or a patched round ball. For deer hunting, the conical is best, it carries more weight...
Hi John, A 1/48 twist barrel is for patched round balls. You could shoot a sabot or conical in the barrel, but the accuracy would be mediocre because the...
Hello Muzzleloaders!!! My name is Chris and I'm new to the group. I've just purchased a CVA 50 cal. Bobcat rifle with a synthetic stock. If anyone out there...
Hi Larry! I'm a newbie to the group, and I spotted your posting. I just bought the CVA Bobcat and I'm in the process of test firing it. All in all it seems a...
Hello I'm new to this group, but I have done other types of shooting. If you're talking about the optimum length of your rifle stock, than I do have a comment....
Hi Chris- Sounds like you'll have a lot of fun with your new rifle. All of my blackpowder guns have the traditional hand rubbed walnut stocks, however I have...
Hi Larry, Those packaged complete kits are the best way for people to get started in muzzle loading as everything you need is included except the powder and...
Hi Greg! Thanks for the info on using percale sheets for patches. By the way, your web site looks great. I plan to get back to it and really see what services...
Hi Chris, The best place to shoot around here is the Sacramento Gun Club out at Rancho Murietta. I belonged to the Lincoln Gun Club for several years, but they...
Hi Chris, The best place to shoot around here is the Sacramento Gun Club out at Rancho Murietta. I belonged to the Lincoln Gun Club for several years, but they...
Yes, the rule for length of pull is from the crook of the elbow to the trigger finger. This sounds good but there is more. A long pull on a heavy kicking...
Hi Greg- Thanks for the info on the clubs. I was realy more interested in a more open area to shoot. I'm from Grass Valley, and by the time I made my way to...
Hi Greg Thanks for the info about the Sacramento and Lincoln Gun clubs. If you're interested, there is a unsupervised range that is monitored by the Fish &...
Hello muzzleloaders!! I got a question for anyone in the group. I'm zeroing in my CVA Bobcat rifle, and using a 25 yd. handgun size target. The bullseye is...
For my muzzleloading safety courses I use a one inch diameter bulls eye at 25 yards to teach sight alignment and "holding after the first pop from the pan."...
To anyone out there !!!! Had a great time last weekend finding the best load for my CVA Bobcat. I think I ran into every problem from forgetting to load ...
Hi gv2! Yes we're still out here! I was wondering the same thing as I have not had any blackpowder questions for a week. I just like to be there for the new...
I have been lurking for awhile, but I haven't wanted to post as I waiting to learn what the protocol is for this board. I am very new to blackpowder, so I am...
One eye, A good place to start is your local library. Check out COLONIAL FRONTIER GUNS by T.M. Hamilton and EARLY AMERICAN FLINTLOCKS by David D. Hartzler and...
Hi Dan, I would be glad to build you a Kentucky or Tennesee flintlock, even though I specialize in Hawken rifles, I want to branch out and try some new...
Arthur, thanks for the information. I am going to look for those books online tonight. I just bought a book about the Western Pennsylvania gunmakers too. I...
Hi One Eye, You know, I have often wondered the same thing myself and I have no idea why. What were they thinking? Obviously there is no ballistic advantage...
I have a swamped .54 Getz barrel that is 44 inches long. The rifle overall is 60 inches. Swamping the barrel gives you a better balance point and keeps the...
Hi guys! It's my turn to ask a stupid question. So is a swamped barrel just a tapered barrel, or does it taper down, then taper back out to it's original...
gv2shooter, thanks for asking the very questions I have. The balance explanation makes sense, but the term is rather confusing. This description reminds of...
Here is some information I found on another board. It was posted by Don Getz. "After studying many longrifles, you will find that it is difficult to find a...
I went out on tues. to do a little target shooting. I wanted to try some shots with some pillow ticking that I got at a fabric store. Now my CVA Bobcat manual...
