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Afternoon,
I recently inherited a antique gun. It takes a black powder cartridge. I'm working towards getting it in shooting shape. Meanwhile I thought it may not be a bad idea to get a muzzle loader in the same caliber. That way all my cleaning gear will match. Plus I can get used to shooting something besides my 150y gun.
I've seen some new .50 caliber guns pretty cheap, but may go even cheaper if I can find a used one.
I have a 1863 Sharps Carbine. If shoots the 50/70. Am I right that if I get a 50 cal muzzle loader it will be the same gear to clean? Anything to avoid in a used one? I'm just researching this idea. My Wife is not on board with me making my own 50/70s it even shooting this old beauty. But I may win her over with a newer gun first.
Basically I'm looking for advice on an entry level muzzle loader before I ruin my antique carbine.
Thanks,
One Tough Quaker
I recently inherited a antique gun. It takes a black powder cartridge. I'm working towards getting it in shooting shape. Meanwhile I thought it may not be a bad idea to get a muzzle loader in the same caliber. That way all my cleaning gear will match. Plus I can get used to shooting something besides my 150y gun.
I've seen some new .50 caliber guns pretty cheap, but may go even cheaper if I can find a used one.
I have a 1863 Sharps Carbine. If shoots the 50/70. Am I right that if I get a 50 cal muzzle loader it will be the same gear to clean? Anything to avoid in a used one? I'm just researching this idea. My Wife is not on board with me making my own 50/70s it even shooting this old beauty. But I may win her over with a newer gun first.
Basically I'm looking for advice on an entry level muzzle loader before I ruin my antique carbine.
Thanks,
One Tough Quaker