"K"....as in who cares ......an an a hole is an a hole....regardless of their handle.
Where to find Muzzleloaders and supplies in NB
I'm interested in getting a muzzle loader I have no idea what I want so a place I can handle a few would be great to help me make up my mind. I'm curious as to what dealers carry muzzle loaders and supplies in southern NB?
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Like clay in a sculptors hands......
No doubt in my mind.Oh and btw.....I'll be back.![]()
NEXT!!!!
I can't believe how badly this got off topic.
I was just looking for a few shop recomendations with regards to who carries muzzle loaders I didn't really want the NBH soap opera to spill over into it.
This is almost enough to put someone off getting into muzzle loading.
I was just looking for a few shop recomendations with regards to who carries muzzle loaders I didn't really want the NBH soap opera to spill over into it.
This is almost enough to put someone off getting into muzzle loading.
ahhahahaa glad I read this before it got deleted!!!looks like a city boy has verbal diarea!!
Well, not sure to be honest where you can get supplies. Have you tried Woody's in Sussex, or perhaps GreenDiamond in Moncton, Ross in Mcadam too?I can't believe how badly this got off topic.
I was just looking for a few shop recomendations with regards to who carries muzzle loaders I didn't really want the NBH soap opera to spill over into it.
This is almost enough to put someone off getting into muzzle loading.
I have thought about getting into muzzle loaders too, but I am only interested in the inline, because they are easier to clean, and I am interested in target shooting, not spending hours cleaning.
Woody's doesn't have any yet they will order for you if you know what you want but that doesn't help when you don't know lol.
Inline makes a lot os sense to me, easy to clean, reliable ignition, faster twist barrels so should shoot a wider variety projectiles which means lots of fun at the range!!!
Inline makes a lot os sense to me, easy to clean, reliable ignition, faster twist barrels so should shoot a wider variety projectiles which means lots of fun at the range!!!
I will ask my buddy, he has an old non-inline, he does not shoot it because you can shoot 5 or so shots, then its useless unless you have hot water, not fun spending 20 minutes cleaning for every 5 shots.
When I finally break down and get one, I am going to get the Thompson Center inline. I have been reading up on ML for over a year, and they seem to be on top of the heap, and in my budget range.
I see your in Hampton, stop at the indoor range for the HRPC on a Tuesday/Thursday night and ask the guys and gals. They know far far more than I do, and are a solid source of information.
When I finally break down and get one, I am going to get the Thompson Center inline. I have been reading up on ML for over a year, and they seem to be on top of the heap, and in my budget range.
I see your in Hampton, stop at the indoor range for the HRPC on a Tuesday/Thursday night and ask the guys and gals. They know far far more than I do, and are a solid source of information.
Hours cleaning??I have thought about getting into muzzle loaders too, but I am only interested in the inline, because they are easier to clean, and I am interested in target shooting, not spending hours cleaning.
Takes me 10-15 min tops to thoroughly clean and oil caplocks and/or flinter at the end of the day.
No need for hot water at the range neither,swab with a spit patch and pretty much shoot all day,as much as I want to shoot anyway.....and that's shooting dirty ol' real BP(Goex),not modern subs.
Caplocks are just as reliable if maintained properly.Flintlocks a wee bit less in really nasty weather(gotta keep yer powder dry),but for range plinking both will fire reliably with clean nipple or flash channel as the case may be.Inline makes a lot os sense to me, easy to clean, reliable ignition, faster twist barrels so should shoot a wider variety projectiles which means lots of fun at the range!!!
Your fast twist inlines will actually have fewer choices in projectiles that they will shoot accurately.Your limiting yourself to sabots or longer,heavier lead bullets."Lots of fun at the range" equals lotsa $$ for expensive sabots,or lotsa powder and punishing recoil for heavy lead conicals.
The most economical way to have "lotsa fun" would be shooting patched round balls(PRB)that you mould yourself or can buy cheaper than dirt.($10/100?)from a dedicated,slow twist(1:60 or >),deep rifled PRB barrel.You'll also burn half the powder with PRBs vs. sabots or conicals.Not to mention half the fun of shooting traditional PRB is working up loads,experimenting with patch thickness,ball diameter,various patch lubes,and powder charges to develop the optimal load that your rifle shoots best.
Another option is to go with a "compromise" 1:48 twist such as a TC Hawken,Lyman Trade Rifle,Lyman Deerstalker etc.?They'll shoot PRBs acceptably well for cheap plinking and launch heavy conicals,Maxi-balls etc. that will thump deer and larger game with authority.
LeBarons offers the Lyman line at about the best prices in Canada, which in my opinion exceeds the quality of the newer TCs at a fraction of the cost. The Great Plains is very popular and has that authentic look. I own a Trade rifle and like it alot. I also own an older TC Hawken. Honestly they are pretty much about the same quality, the main difference is the price....$350 for the Lyman....$900 for the TC.I'm interested in getting a muzzle loader I have no idea what I want so a place I can handle a few would be great to help me make up my mind. I'm curious as to what dealers carry muzzle loaders and supplies in southern NB?
As for flint locks, I am looking forward to getting one soon. The trick is to make sure you are buying a quality piece and not some "off brand from China or Spain". TC had issues many years ago with soft frizzens that would spark great for a short while then nothing. Lyman is known for pretty decent flintlocks. Pedersoli has a great reputation for all of thier muzzle loaders but tend to be a bit pricey and can be a bit hard to find a dealer.
I only use real black powder in mine.
Brian Densmores in NS has lots of BP in 2, 3, and 4Fg. 902 568 2990. He also does rust bluing in the old fashioned style for you antiques, new, repro or original.
I bought my Lyman flintlock from this gentleman in McAdam, he runs a small shop out of his home and specializes in black powder. You'll want to call before you show up but he certainly knows his stuff!
http://wildernesstreasures.ca/index.html
http://wildernesstreasures.ca/index.html
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