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Front Loaders
By: Bwana J Date: March 17, 2012, 10:07 pm
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I bought my first muzzle loader in 1974, after being Honorably
Discharged from the Navy. I came home with a bundle in my wallet
and a mission on my mind. I headed to a gunshop called Ft
Tuscarawa with my youngest Brother in tow. They specialized in
Black powder guns and I wasn't going home empty handed. When I
left the gunshop the owner had a big smile on his face and a wad
of money in his hand. Since it was just a few days past my Bro's
birthday I let him choose a gun, he chose a .58 cal Zouave and
he was smiling too. For myself I bought a TC Hawken in .45 cal,
a TC Seneca in .45 and a TC Patriot .50 cal pistol and yes, I
was smiling as well ;D. We loaded up the car with bullets,
powder, caps and cleaning supplies and headed home. I spent the
rest of that summer getting to know my new guns. Luckily my
Father was well versed in Black powder and under his watchful
eyes I learned the ins and outs of Muzzleloading. Over the years
I've enjoyed black powder hunting for deer, chucks, Ducks and
tree rats. Alot of my friends won't try black powder because of
only having one shot but when you really know your gun ya only
need one. Any of you guys feel the same about front loaders?
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Re: Front Loaders
By: Chuckshooter Date: March 18, 2012, 12:09 am
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My first and only was a TC Hawken rifle in .50 cal. I really
wanted to stay traditional with my muzzleloader and liked the
look of the wood and brass. I guess I liked the movie Jeremiah
Johnson too much! I still shoot round ball and patch out of it.
Very accurate and very nostalgic. I'm not into inline or break
action muzzleloaders. i figure if everyoe has just one shot
during our week long season, then why not go traditional.
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Re: Front Loaders
By: Bwana J Date: March 18, 2012, 8:02 am
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I hunted with the Hawken and Seneca for many years and was
completely satisfied with their performance. Both of these guns
shot roundball very well, I took many deer with them from point
blank out to 180 paces and never had to shoot one twice. When
the inlines and break action guns came out I was happy with my
Traditional guns and stuck with them. About 10 years ago my
younger Bro returned the favor and gave me a .45 cal TC Encore
for Christmas. I spent long hours at the range with it learning
just what that gun wanted to shoot, burned up a full pound of
powder in one afternoon trying different loads. When I left the
range that day the Encore was holding groups just over 1 inch at
100 yds. I still hunt with my Hawken from time to time but my
eyes aren't as young these days and its much easier to use a
scope than shoot open sights.
When the inlines and break actions came out they brought about
a renewed interest in Muzzleloading. The numbers of frontloader
users have really increased, they are much easier to scope mount
and I think that was the key issue.
#Post#: 68--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: Chuckshooter Date: March 18, 2012, 1:56 pm
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I love the TC Encore Pro Hunter. Just wish I had the $ to fund
the thing. A few buddies have them and drive tacks with them.
They are more confident with them than with a shotgun slug.
They even take them when we yote hunt!
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Re: Front Loaders
By: Yote59 Date: March 20, 2012, 2:43 am
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[quote author=Bwana J link=topic=17.msg62#msg62 date=1332040063]
I bought my first muzzle loader in 1974, after being Honorably
Discharged from the Navy. I came home with a bundle in my wallet
and a mission on my mind. I headed to a gunshop called Ft
Tuscarawa with my youngest Brother in tow. They specialized in
Black powder guns and I wasn't going home empty handed. When I
left the gunshop the owner had a big smile on his face and a wad
of money in his hand. Since it was just a few days past my Bro's
birthday I let him choose a gun, he chose a .58 cal Zouave and
he was smiling too. For myself I bought a TC Hawken in .45 cal,
a TC Seneca in .45 and a TC Patriot .50 cal pistol and yes, I
was smiling as well ;D. We loaded up the car with bullets,
powder, caps and cleaning supplies and headed home. I spent the
rest of that summer getting to know my new guns. Luckily my
Father was well versed in Black powder and under his watchful
eyes I learned the ins and outs of Muzzleloading. Over the years
I've enjoyed black powder hunting for deer, chucks, Ducks and
tree rats. Alot of my friends won't try black powder because of
only having one shot but when you really know your gun ya only
need one. Any of you guys feel the same about front loaders?
[/quote]
I have shot guns and hunted all my life and have never owned a
black powder rifle.....and for the life of me I don't know why.
They seem like a fun gun to shoot, and give you some extra days
in the field in deer season. That's always a plus.
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Re: Front Loaders
By: Chuckshooter Date: March 21, 2012, 5:36 pm
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They have their own calling, Yote59. It is really cool when
everyone in the woods has just one shot to make it count. It
always made me wonder when I would hear a shot in the distance
and wonder if the guy hit it or missed! Best part was when it
would rain and you would hear the cap "POP", but the powder got
wet and the charge never went off. ;D
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Re: Front Loaders
By: Yote59 Date: March 21, 2012, 9:11 pm
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[quote author=Chuckshooter link=topic=17.msg78#msg78
date=1332369382]
They have their own calling, Yote59. It is really cool when
everyone in the woods has just one shot to make it count. It
always made me wonder when I would hear a shot in the distance
and wonder if the guy hit it or missed! Best part was when it
would rain and you would hear the cap "POP", but the powder got
wet and the charge never went off. ;D
[/quote]
I don't know what I would do if that happened while scoping a
big buck. May be very creative with a few choice words.
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Re: Front Loaders
By: Bwana J Date: April 8, 2012, 7:22 pm
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Hunting in the rain can be a real pain. The new breakopen
inlines like the TC Encore helps alot. Just add a piece of black
electric tape over the muzzle and your good to go.
#Post#: 185--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: 22-250 Date: April 11, 2012, 12:25 pm
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I've recently thought about purchasing a front loader. Any
suggestions on what to buy?
#Post#: 189--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: Bwana J Date: April 12, 2012, 3:09 am
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I've been shooting Thompson Center guns for many years and would
not hesitate to highly recommend them to anyone. The TC Encore
Pro Hunter is an excellent choice. One of the best things about
the Encore is the ability to buy different caliber barrels
making it possible to change over to a modern cartridge gun at
will. Barrels are availible in almost any caliber you want for
less than $300 a barrel.
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