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Posted: 7/20/2016 10:24:24 PM EDT
Not having shot a BP gun since the mid 70's, I bought this Hawken .45. The stock was oil finished by the previous owner. I bought some .440 balls, powder, and patches but still need a powder flask and measure. This should be quite a bit of fun.
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Posted: 7/20/2016 10:46:56 PM EDT
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That is a great looking rifle!
I have the .50 caliber version and it is a lot of fun to shoot…… 
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Posted: 7/20/2016 11:46:27 PM EDT
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I built a 50 cal flintlock version while in college. Fun project and shooter.
Rob |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 9:58:52 AM EDT
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They are an absolute blast to shoot. The .45 uses the same barrel blank as the .50, so the extra weight provides some recoil reduction.
I would also get a non-wood range rod. The wooden one gets grungy and the paint wears off when you use it for everything. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 1:05:57 PM EDT
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These really are pretty guns.
A while ago I made a thread about converting mine to a flint-lock. The thread is long gone but i can find some pix if you're interested. Also i put a tang peep sight on it and a front sight with a smaller "bead". Damn accurate even with the 240 gr Maxi Hunters. I use a .44 bore button between the powder and the ball for added lube. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 2:05:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
These really are pretty guns. A while ago I made a thread about converting mine to a flint-lock. The thread is long gone but i can find some pix if you're interested. Also i put a tang peep sight on it and a front sight with a smaller "bead". Damn accurate even with the 240 gr Maxi Hunters. I use a .44 bore button between the powder and the ball for added lube. I found your thread. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_16/340348_TC_Hawken__percussion_to_flint_conversion___picture_heavy__Movies_now_up_4_8.html I also have a flintlock T/C Hawken with two barrels, but neither of them are factory. One is a Green Mountain barrel in .50 and the other is a custom .36 barrel. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:20:42 PM EDT
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great gun.
a .45 caliber buffalo bullet knocks the piss out of a deer and the maxi ball type loads should shoot very well. that gun should be a moderate twist gun. test it with a round ball, you might have to back off on the charges to get good accuracy. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 3:37:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI found your thread. 
That was a fun project. |
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