Outdoor_Guy Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Since I'm not the only novice inline muzzleloader around here. I am interested in the necessary accessories needed for the muzzleloader either at home or in the field. Any voices of experience that can get me started in he new year. Thanks and Happy New Year to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories Good Point to bring up. You need plenty of "goodies" to take care of that smoke pole shooter. A good start is an old tackle box or accessories box. It needs to be filled with cleaning solvent, gun oil, patches, worm patch remover, cleaning jag, extra breech plugs, tools, etc. A good thing to have is a heavy duty range rod. Use this instead of your ramrod. If you have an Encore, Omega or any Knight; order extra forearm screws or accessory tools. Things can easily get lost or misplaced. An extra breech plug or nipples are a must. A lens pen for scope maint. helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories OK, this is my second attempt at this post. The first one timed out. Other than the obvious items llike muzzleloader, ramrod, powder, bullet, and ignition source, there are a bunch of other items that are either necessary or make life easier. Here are some: You will need some sort of measuring devise like this measure to make your loads safe and consistant. Powder is measured by volume not by weight. As you mentioned in one of your other posts, a method of pouring powder into the measure. This is what I use now. Its easy to use and I don't need a flask. You can always use speed loaders to carry extra shots while hunting. These carry your premeasured powder charge and a bullet ready to be stuffed in the bore. Some have a compartment for a new primer or cap. I usually have a dozen ready at the beginning of the season. If some open or get used, I will not have to hurry to put together more loads. Some guys like to use bullet starters to get the bullet going in the bore. It can be easier than just using the ramrod. I don't use one. A range rod is very handy to have. I keep my range rod set up for cleaning and use my rifle's ramrod to load. You will want some sort of capper to hold primers or caps . It is much more handy than having them loose in your pocket. I keep a spare breechplug and nipple ready in my box. It has saved the day when someone forgot to reassemble the breechplug from the previous nights cleaning. Speaking of breechplugs, you will need some sort of anti sieze. I use this Stick of nickel anti-sieze. I have not had a breechplug stick since I started using it. I like this extended super jag it allows the patch or bullet to spin easier with the rifling. You will also need a variety of ramrod accessory tips. These will allow you to pull a stuck patch, a stuck bullet, swab the bore, and other things. I keep all of my muzzleloader stuff in a big tacklebox. It keeps things neat and organized and is a one thing to grab before heading to the range or hunting. I leave it in the truck while I am hunting, and it has saved the day when things happen while hunting. A walk back to the truck is better than a walk back to the truck, drive home, drive back and back into the woods. Definately so if you are hunting a long distance from home or the closest gunshop. You will also need some sort of cleaning solvent. You can get away with hot soapy water but its nasty messy and there are better choices on the market. Some guys like Bore Butter but you will not find any sabot manufacturer that will recommend you to use it. Best results are obtained without it. Just clean the bore when you are finished shooting and oil it like any other gun. But you will need to run some dry patches down the bore and fire a few primers/caps before loading to make sure its dry. You will need lots and lots and lots of cleaning patches. These are the big items I can think of off the top of my head. The lost can get longer from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories And if you are flinchlock user you will need extra flints, leather or lead strips to hold the flints, a touchhole pick, primer powder dispenser, screwdriver. After I submit the message I'll think of something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories Something I always include in my rather large plano tool box/accessories box are a couple clean rags, cotton swabs and pipe cleaners. Of course I have to keep supplies for flintlock, side lock and inline as I own and shoot them often. I use real BP in all my front loaders so I clean first in hot soapy water, rinse in HOT clean water. When dry I many times run a couple of patches soaked in modern rifle solvent then dry patch till clean and then oil the barrel inside and out for storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor_Guy Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories Do you know if the TC spout will fit on a Triple 7 container? Thanks very much for the useful reply and links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories Yes it will. I have one on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories I had to laugh when AJ said he timed out on his first response. The reason being is, if I told you about everything I have in my 4 drawer tackle box for accessories it would take me 2 or 3 posts. It took years of collecting to accomplish this, but trust me, you'll get there someday too. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor_Guy Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories If it's anything like my other hunting equipment, I'll be filling up my tackle box in no time. I appreciate the advice on getting started, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories [ QUOTE ] If it's anything like my other hunting equipment, I'll be filling up my tackle box in no time. [/ QUOTE ] Or if you get into it big time like PA RIDGE RUNNER and I you will be able to fill numerous tackle boxes and a drawer in a filing cabnet. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Muzzleloader accessories I also use a old tackle box as my accessory storage and range box. It seems like every time I go to the range I add something else to it. I have more than one powder measure. One I use for my rifles, one for my pistols, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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