I have had the same problem. In my case the nipple was a tad larger in diameter than the cap so the caps weren't seating all the way. The first strike of the...
I have an old CVA Hawkins I bought for $30 at a yard sale to putter with. The lock on it wouldn't work at all. I got the lock working but it often failed to...
I have a similar and yet slightly different problem with my 1851 Colt Navy.It will also misfire every so often They say to use a #10 cap, but that won't fit on...
... "farmer", I picked up a Cabela's Hawken several years ago which also had unreliable ignition. I found that the hammer had been bent a touch to the left so...
A way to avoid the "dryfiring" damage problem is to get a domed faucet washer that will fit over the nipple. That way the hammer strikes the washer and not the...
My latest interest is the Lyman Trade Rifle and I want to go with the 57 SML receiver sight and the 17 front target sight for improved accuracy. I would like...
Hi Don, The first thing I do on my custom T/C Hawkens is to loose the "batwing" front sights, and install a nice gold bead front sight. You can't imagine the...
Thanks for the info. The gun didn't fire for me at all. I put in new caps. My husband put in new caps and until he worked on the gun it wouldn't fire at all....
I have trouble getting reliable ignition the longer I have my gun. I misfire sometimes the first time or anytime but one thing for sure is I will misfire. I...
I just joined the group and I hope someone may have some insight in to my muzzleloading difficulties. I have a .58 caliber Hawken reproduction made by...
Before 1985 my guns of choice were .22 and 12 gauge, slugs for deer. I moved to the city and hunted once sense. I am going to hunt deer next fall and need a...
... <bluegrouse2003@y...> wrote: From my experience with the Cabela's (Interarms) Hawken, I would suggest that you look closely at the hammer. It is made of...
... I am working on my third deer season with muzzleloader. I use a CVA firebolt 209 ultra magnum. it is an inline and you get it from cabells for about ...
If you want to appreciatte muzzleloading I would recommend starting out with a sidelock. The main reason people don't think there as accurate is because they...
Advice like that iritates me to no end. No, inlines are not faster. If you use a low quality lock, yes, it will be, but in general, they are not. My ...
I would have the lock looked at. Sound like it has a timing problem or a chipped tumbler. You can get other locks from Track of the Wolf. Other than that ...
In a message dated 2/11/2004 12:18:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, mississippi_rifleman@... writes: Of course, I'm traditional. I don't like inlines. I...
Reuel, To start with be sure you get a muzzleloader with adjustable sights. If you are just wanting a rifle to use during deer season an inline might be the...
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do NOT get a CVA rifle! before you buy one first find out what the states requirments are for BP hunting.... I have a Lyman Great Plains I built from a kit 14...
another thing ya might wanna try is a kit gun, lets ya get more gun for your money. Lyman makes good kits, along with Dixie Gun works and Navy Arms used to....
... You know I'm getting really tired of reading this nonsense here... If a constant anti-CVA barrage is the best this list has to offer I will just drop...
I have owned both CVA and Thompson muzzleloaders and like each one very much. I have dealt with both companies under their warranties programs and I have never...
... Farmer, I agree. My first ML rifle was a Numrich Arms H&A Underhammer (which I still have) which I got since it was cheap, so I could decide whether or...
