GWSmith Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 All geared up and ready to Smoke! I'll be burning some eggs this afternoon to get the scope dialed in. Wolf 209 Magnum Break Action .50 Bushnell Sharpshooter Scope 295gr. Powerbelts Goex FF Winchester 209 Primers CVA Brass Flask T/C Hunter Powder Measurer ...and all the cleaning gear that probably anyone could buy(luckily I had half of the stuff already). It's my first ML so I'm excited...I'm sure I'll have fun. Took me awhile to get all the package together financially but I like the fact that its got me anxious to shoot and I'm sure I'll learn alot as I go. So...How about some of those tips and tricks you could share that you people have been keeping secret??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Re: Finally... Where's the pics buddy... I love muzzel loading.... I have the choice of 2 different 50 cals to choose from and they both are great handling ML's... CONGRATS on the new weapon Gary.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Finally... Lets see it bro... Congrats. Sounds like your happy about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Finally... Going out shortly to get him sighted in Here he is with the rest of the Family...fits right in!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Finally... Looking good Gary, let us know how it shoots for you ? too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... Will do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... Very nice! Congrats on the smokepole!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... [ QUOTE ] Here he is with the rest of the Family... [/ QUOTE ] Gary, how do you know it's a " he " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... [ QUOTE ] Gary, how do you know it's a "he" [/ QUOTE ] Hey Too_ do you see that little thing sticking out of the trigger guard, that's where the blue booties go. Of course its a he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... Silly me !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... I had Fun!!!!!!!!!!! I got familiar with it today... I'm also out of bullets Got it on the paper and somewhat dialed in today. I'l get serious about tack driving the next time out but I think it did fairly well. Used 295gr Powerbelts...(all 16 that came in the package) Started out at 40yds/80gr ffg ...got the scope hitting where I wanted it to and spent the first 6 shots. Stepped back to 100yds/90gr ffg/7shots also 125yds-same load/3 shots (and yes...I janked up the last shot at 125 it went low) Wet patch + Dry patch between each shot and had alot of fun: Heres a pic of the Belts that I found about 70 feet out in front from where I was shooting: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... Awesome, so are you hooked yet ? LOL. It looks to me that all your shots would of probably killed something The more you shoot, the better you will understand your muzzleblaster of course, more fun !!!! too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... [ QUOTE ] Awesome, so are you hooked yet ? ......too_ [/ QUOTE ] COMPLETELY I found out two things you guys already knew: You never have enough bullets.... You never have enough cleaning patches...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: Finally... Looking great Gary,, aren't those ML's fun to shoot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Finally... That they are Luke! Here's my first Newbie ML shooter Report: Product# AC1682 CVA's Breech Plug Anti-Seize Stick 16 shots without removing the breech plug and all it took was a firm bump on the handle of the ratchet with a 12mm socket and it turned then just backed it out the rest of the way with fingers! I've been told that not supposed to happen...figured I'd tell somebody about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Finally... Thanks Gary, worth looking into. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Re: Finally... Got back out shooting again today Went over to my buddy Daves and there was also another guy there shooting for his first time ever. We all had fun and it was good for me to review everything I might be getting the hang of things a bit better Tried out a new bullet type to me and dialed in a 1-3/4" 3 shot group using 90gr. FFg and 230gr. TC Sure Fire Sabot HP I'm pretty sure I can do better! I had the video camera setup and filming until the battery ran out. Shortly ago I watched myself pull too fast on the trigger and then make a comment something like "Pulled that one"! DUH Interesting thing at the time I didnt realize I was pulling fast. When I settled down I hit what I aimed at...amazing correlation between how slow I pulled the trigger and how well I shot ...funny how that happens right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Re: Finally... Won't be long Gary, and you will be outshooting me LOL. but most people do When you outshoot AJ, then you will be a real muzzleblaster Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Re: Finally... A lot of fun shooting the muzzleloaders. Nice looking ml setup there Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Re: Finally... [ QUOTE ] A lot of fun shooting the muzzleloaders. Nice looking ml setup there Gary. [/ QUOTE ] I REALLY like shooting this rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Re: Finally... I guess it would be an understatement to say your really gonna smoke-em this year, eh Gary Looks like fun (By the way...your PM box is full. I can't whisper to you anymore ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Re: Finally... Hmmmmm I wonder if they make Mesquite wood chip flavored Black Powder Get'R'Done all in one shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Re: Finally... Nice seeing you in the smoke club !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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