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    Old 05-14-2007, 08:41 PM
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    I jost got myself an 8ga muzzleloader. It shoots around 1000gr ball! I am excited to take it antelope and deer hunting.









    Just kidding. I was wondering if anyone shoots muzzy's 69cal and up? What is your load? I think a Bess would be sweet but I was just wondering. I don't know if I will ever own anything that big but they are interesting. Anyone shoot some large bores out there? What do you use it for?
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    Old 05-15-2007, 01:25 AM
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    Aw man, and I was preparing my snappy comeback using the word "artillery" hehe
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    Old 05-15-2007, 09:29 AM
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    I shoot a 69 cal, I shoot 170 grains 2F, .015 patch and .678 ball, very accurate.
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    Old 05-15-2007, 09:34 AM
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    I shoot a 69 cal, I shoot 170 grains 2F, .015 patch and .678 ball, very accurate.
    Is this out of a smoothbore or a rifled musket? I have seen some of the Civil War reproductions and they always interested me...
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    Old 05-15-2007, 04:20 PM
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    I shoot a 69 cal, I shoot 170 grains 2F, .015 patch and .678 ball, very accurate.
    I must ask, how's the recoil?[] I could not imagine pulling the trigger knowing I'm stoked with 170 grains of blackpowder! I'd be too chicken.
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    Old 05-15-2007, 10:31 PM
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    I jost got myself an 8ga muzzleloader. It shoots around 1000gr ball! I am excited to take it antelope and deer hunting.
    DAAAAAANG!
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    Old 05-16-2007, 07:17 AM
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    I am sure Cessna Flyers gun is comfortable to shoot because it was made that way. They make those large caliber guns somewhat comfortable to shoot.
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    Old 05-16-2007, 07:39 AM
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    Is it portable? I know some were mounted on punt boats or wagons. Lee
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    Old 05-16-2007, 10:35 AM
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    I shoot a 69 cal, I shoot 170 grains 2F, .015 patch and .678 ball, very accurate.
    Is this out of a smoothbore or a rifled musket? I have seen some of the Civil War reproductions and they always interested me...
    Rifled, 104" twist
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    Old 05-16-2007, 10:37 AM
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    Is it portable? I know some were mounted on punt boats or wagons. Lee
    It is comfy to shoot, it weighs 10 pounds unloaded, and yes I take it out hunting, not to bad to lug around.
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