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mto7464
Wanting to try a t/c hawken for hunting this fall. The kits I have seen have stuff I won't use. What are the basic things I will need? I plan on casting my own slugs.
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  • Winston Bode
    Lubed patches, caps, a short starter and Pyrodex RS or Blackpowder.

    A bag or pouch to carry everything in and some time to practice.


    The patches are for the round balls but if you use a conical bullet you will not need a patch.

    Bode
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  • hillbille
    powder measure for sure, possibly quick loads if wanted.
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  • He Dog
    Consider also using pyrodex pellets. I also keep a nipple wrench and pick in my kit.
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  • Winston Bode
    I knew I forgot something. Yes, a powder measure and a nipple wrench. Plus a patch worm and ball puller. If you shoot black powder long enough you will seat a ball down with no powder under it and you will need a ball puller to pull the ball out.

    Bode
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  • hillbille
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    Consider also using pyrodex pellets. I also keep a nipple wrench and pick in my kit.


    personally I wouldn't use pellets in a sidelock, each there own though.
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  • navc130
    A long, strong cleaning rod to use at home. Make sure you understand how to clean a blackpowder rifle or you will end up with a rusted, pitted bore. You can use plain water or other cleaning solutions made for blackpowder.
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