black powder

timber

November 12, 2002 19:23

I've heard many different takes on this subject, and I don't know who's opinion is the best. I have a 1986(ish) Thompson Arms .50 cal muzzleloader. Poeple have told me to use Pyrodex because it burns cleaner and won't corrode the gun, others told me to use black powder because it won't misfire like Pyrodex and the grain size is more consistent. Can anyone offer me any help on this?

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  timber

  November 12, 2002 19:23

  is the cabela's hawkin 54 cal a decent black powder rifle? and is the 54 big enough for elk?

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  chuck

  November 13, 2002 02:37

  They are great rifles, worth twice the money. If you are going to shoot conical bullets then the 50 is better. GOOD LUCK

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  Iroquois Scout

  November 13, 2002 05:16

  The answer to your question is yes and yes.

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  He Dog

  November 13, 2002 05:58

  Probably more TC Hawkens taking deer than anything but inlines. You can almost always find several good used rifles at any shop that handles black powder rifles and supplies.
  
  
  
  Edited by - He Dog on 11/13/2002 11:00:03

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