I don’t really care that much but I think you’re missing the point… the meme is suggesting that 50% or more of the country that would vote for Trump is the same as supporting the confederacy & nazis. It’s saying they are all the same & have to be defeated.
Since the poll was worded “your choice”. I chose traditional. Knowing we can’t have things exactly the way we want them… I would be on board with iron’s only. I think if you’re gonna allow scopes you might as well be hunting in the rifle season.
I think the bottom line is… if you wanna switch to BH209 then go for it. The bad experience your buddy had is an isolated event & as mentioned above probably had nothing to do with the powder.
I had it happen one time, moose hunting in CO. Snowed a ton the night before. Putting my gun in the truck & with the door open a few water drops dripped down from the truck roof. I wasn’t sure they hit my gun or not? Later that day, went to shoot at a moose & snap, nothing. Pulled the hammer...
If you’re wanting a gun you put together yourself instead of buying “off the shelf” Kibler seems to be the way to go. I’m waiting for their new fowler that’s rumored to be coming out soon.
As mentioned above… the muzzleloading forum is a great resource for all things in traditional muzzleloading.
I use opsacks inside the Ursack too. I usually hang it as high as I can reach so it’s harder for a bear to totally destroy your food. Although I’m sure it’s possible. I’d rather have smooshed & semi smooshed food than no food at all and a fed bear. This thread is about above timberline but I’d...