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  1. FrontierGander

    are powerbelts any good for deer

    yeah well, you're actually shooting blackhorn209 pretty much. Cut one of those sticks open and take a look at whats inside. Heavy bullets carry more energy. Its like comparing a 1970s buick to a 1990s honda civic, Both slamming into the wall.
  2. FrontierGander

    are powerbelts any good for deer

    pretty obvious youre green behind the ears. Folks trying to help you and youre throwing a hissy fit. Sabots have to be cleaned between shots? Yes, so do conicals when you are using dirty powder. Blackhorn209 sabot or conicals, you'll never have to touch the bore. Read up and get some more...
  3. FrontierGander

    are powerbelts any good for deer

    There is no such thing as a magic bullet. Liver shots can take a long time for an animal to die. Even from a centerfire.
  4. FrontierGander

    The limitations of a big lead hollow point

    From one of my Facebook group users. It's not just powerbelts over expanding when driven to fast!
  5. FrontierGander

    are powerbelts any good for deer

    Calm down Francis. My comment was pointed towards the responses to those that are going to claim poor expansion, over expansion, or the one I love best.... I shot a deer today at 65 yards, put it right in the boiler and didn't get hair or blood for the 2 miles I tracked it through the...
  6. FrontierGander

    are powerbelts any good for deer

    If you can't kill a deer with a powerbelt, you best call it quits 😂 I like the 250gr aerolite. Massive blood trails and tissue damage.
  7. FrontierGander

    Kadooty!

    My girlfriend cracks up every time I say it 🤣 Found one for my black powder collection. I do plan on trying it out. Especially over the chronograph.
  8. FrontierGander

    Investarm Bridger Hawken Build

  9. FrontierGander

    Hunting with an inline over time

    Bulged nipple preventing the cap from fully seating.
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    Investarm Bridger Hawken Build

    Some panel shaping today. I need to remove wood off the rear of the stock and partially into the wrist before I do any more with the lock panel.
  11. FrontierGander

    Got another builder

    Just came in tonight! CVA Mountain Rifle 50cal with maple stock. Eventually I'll strip it down and breathe new life into it.
  12. FrontierGander

    no excuse or thor

    Both will do the job. I personally would choose the thor.
  13. FrontierGander

    Investarm Bridger Hawken Build

    100% correct you are! I won't get down over it. Just one of those deals where you don't know what you're getting till it comes in.
  14. FrontierGander

    Investarm Bridger Hawken Build

    Just got it in yesterday. Wasn't too thrilled to be honest, but I'll take it one step at a time. Need to fiddle with the triggers and see if they are actually adjustable.
  15. FrontierGander

    Flintlock Question

    Got a Bridger Hawken in today. Triggers are pretty bad. I'll know more as work progresses.
  16. FrontierGander

    Old Pyrodex

    still need to test out the old pyrodex p!
  17. FrontierGander

    Old Pyrodex

    Nope! It's still up on my shelf. I used Gearhart-owen 3fg from 1974 for my elk hunt.
  18. FrontierGander

    Old Pyrodex

    I had some from the 70s that still shot flawless.
  19. FrontierGander

    A good sidelock day!

    So with beautiful 60* weather, I decided to take the ol ardesa Mountain Rifle out to the 50 yard range. 90gr Volume American Pioneer 3fg compressed heavily. Eastern Maine oiled .020 patched with home cast .530 round balls. No swabbing between shots. First shot on a clean bore hit high right...
  20. FrontierGander

    Hornady 340gr .50cal ELD-X Bore Driver

    Prime example of why cva removed the female thread on their ramrod. That one really needs the proper loading jag unless it's been hollowed out to prevent damaging the tip?

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