This video took me from no clue about how to use a muzzle-loader I had received as a gift to being competent enough to run it in under 5 minutes. Pure quality content.
I actually have this exact rifle that I got from my Grandma when my Grandpa passed away, and the matching pistol. Still have yet to fire it just because I haven't known how to do it. Perhaps it is time for a range day. :) Thank you!
Just my 2C but I was taught to leave the hammer done with the spent cap; to block air from getting to any embers that may be left from the firing of the cap or previous load. Also never put any part of your body over the muzzle while charging it. Maybe you should add the fallow up shot reload.
WARNING!!! Do not try to seat your patched ball with long strokes like he did in this video when you are using a wooden ramrod. It will Break! Notice he used his range rod to seat the patched ball with long strokes and it is NOT made out of wood. With a wooden ramrod, use much shorter strokes of about 12" or so at a time. If you do break your rod, you can effect a field repair using some artificial sinew, which is made of flat nylon. It works fine until you can replace the ramrod...ask me how I know...
The one thing about muzzleloaders is they are actually so much more sophisticated than modern firearms. I remember when I got my first one there was so much more worry like did load it right, is the powder charge the best? Then it came to ball and patch combo, some can shoot plain base or minie style. In the end I ended up just owning just 1 and chose a target rifle that with the right load, lead weight, and keeping the fouling low I was able to achieve 1 moa at 50 yards to 1.25-1.50 moa at 100 yards
Shouldn't you have the ram rod installed on the rifle? When you're hunting it will be installed and not having it installed at the range could change your point of aim because of barrel harmonics.
My point of aim is exactly the same if the rod it on or off. I mean this thing weights nothing in comparison too the rifle so it does not make any difference.
I've been making my own caps, and have had positive ignition every time, however the the charge always burns a hole through my caps. Should I load the caps lighter, or is that to be expected when using aluminum caps?
Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with building caps. I would recommend contacting a manufacturer like CCI or Federal as they may be able to assist you with that question.
I just picked up a Japan made Dixie 50cal cap rifle, 41.5". Ive always been wanting to get into muzzleloading. Anyone care to steer me in the right direction? I've been casting and loading for multiple cartridges but have too much ammo and now bored with it. I have much to learn before using this rifle. Start with 60gr ball and feel it out? What is a good manual to order? I like to follow published data. Thanks!
We have some round balls on our website that will work for you. For your convenience, I will include a link to that page. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any #11 percussion caps in stock. Your best bet would probably be to try a local gun store for the #11 percussion caps. muzzle-loaders.com/collections/all/products/hornady-muzzleloader-round-balls?variant=40271767142609
yes if you want to ruin the bore. 777& Pyrodes are corrosive despite what the makers say. Use FFg or FFFg and clean after with water. Solvents that work with smoke less will not work with Black Gun Powder.
Do you know where I can find a H.E. Leman .30 precussion cap rifle with an octagon barrel? Manufactured from 1842-45. Not a restoration an orginal. Any Ideas?
This video took me from no clue about how to use a muzzle-loader I had received as a gift to being competent enough to run it in under 5 minutes. Pure quality content.
I actually have this exact rifle that I got from my Grandma when my Grandpa passed away, and the matching pistol. Still have yet to fire it just because I haven't known how to do it. Perhaps it is time for a range day. :) Thank you!
Just my 2C but I was taught to leave the hammer done with the spent cap; to block air from getting to any embers that may be left from the firing of the cap or previous load. Also never put any part of your body over the muzzle while charging it. Maybe you should add the fallow up shot reload.
Great video! I'm assembling a Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit right now and this is what I needed to see. Gonna be a beaut!
I’m considering getting a kit… what all equipment did you need, and was it difficult? Would you recommend one?
Thank you I forgot how many grains it’s been awhile great refresher
Shot today awesome I forgot how much I love this gun. Thx for the refresher
WARNING!!! Do not try to seat your patched ball with long strokes like he did in this video when you are using a wooden ramrod. It will Break! Notice he used his range rod to seat the patched ball with long strokes and it is NOT made out of wood. With a wooden ramrod, use much shorter strokes of about 12" or so at a time. If you do break your rod, you can effect a field repair using some artificial sinew, which is made of flat nylon. It works fine until you can replace the ramrod...ask me how I know...
Years ago I bought a Traditions Frontier Gander
It came with both a .50 caliber and .36 caliber barrels
I have never fired it
The one thing about muzzleloaders is they are actually so much more sophisticated than modern firearms. I remember when I got my first one there was so much more worry like did load it right, is the powder charge the best? Then it came to ball and patch combo, some can shoot plain base or minie style. In the end I ended up just owning just 1 and chose a target rifle that with the right load, lead weight, and keeping the fouling low I was able to achieve 1 moa at 50 yards to 1.25-1.50 moa at 100 yards
Shouldn't you have the ram rod installed on the rifle? When you're hunting it will be installed and not having it installed at the range could change your point of aim because of barrel harmonics.
My point of aim is exactly the same if the rod it on or off. I mean this thing weights nothing in comparison too the rifle so it does not make any difference.
nice work thank you.
I've been making my own caps, and have had positive ignition every time, however the the charge always burns a hole through my caps. Should I load the caps lighter, or is that to be expected when using aluminum caps?
Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with building caps. I would recommend contacting a manufacturer like CCI or Federal as they may be able to assist you with that question.
this man has a real muzzleloader. none of that inline popgun for him. using real powder too!!
Do you have to use the "Set Trigger" or will the rifle fire without using it?
I just picked up a Japan made Dixie 50cal cap rifle, 41.5". Ive always been wanting to get into muzzleloading. Anyone care to steer me in the right direction? I've been casting and loading for multiple cartridges but have too much ammo and now bored with it. I have much to learn before using this rifle. Start with 60gr ball and feel it out? What is a good manual to order? I like to follow published data. Thanks!
How do you measure the powder charge ?
Use a powder measure or pre-measure out the charges in paper cartridges
thanks for this
Can you shoot those left handed without a left hand model I am looking at the Traditions Deerhunter
i would think youd be putting your eye awful close to sparks
Great video. I have a 50 cal TC Renegade I am relearning to fire. Any suggestions where to purchase percussion caps and ball ammo? Orlando, Florida.
We have some round balls on our website that will work for you. For your convenience, I will include a link to that page. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any #11 percussion caps in stock. Your best bet would probably be to try a local gun store for the #11 percussion caps.
muzzle-loaders.com/collections/all/products/hornady-muzzleloader-round-balls?variant=40271767142609
@@MuzzleLoaderscom Thank you very much. I didn't realize finding muzzle loading supplies could be difficult. Thanks Brandon.
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max load on 50 cal 80 grains with .490 ball
No.
I own a TC .54 Renegade
You could fire mine sometime. Not sure if that's your thing. Be well
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Yes indeed
Can you use Triple 7 pellets in a traditions percussion muzzleloader??
use goetz black powder. smells like victory
yes if you want to ruin the bore. 777& Pyrodes are corrosive despite what the makers say. Use FFg or FFFg and clean after with water. Solvents that work with smoke less will not work with Black Gun Powder.
Bunk Stagner traditional black powder is more corrosive so how will something less corrosive ruin the bore?
@@bunkstagner298 you clean with watter because the powder you speak of is also corosive. The salts that fuck the bore up are watter souluble
The say for 209 primers only
Do you know where I can find a H.E. Leman .30 precussion cap rifle with an octagon barrel? Manufactured from 1842-45. Not a restoration an orginal. Any Ideas?
@JustHereToComment. No help
Anti gun load issues.
only one shot
What is this cost gun Indian currency
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"Visually inspect your nipple"
I was learning Opium war and the British used this gun.
Nope, they used british guns......
I have one of these I want to sell