I highly recommend that you mark your rod depth after loading, A small mark on the rod will alert you to a double load or a load without powder.
@jakehart7617
3 жыл бұрын
Your build vid helped me a lot. I just finished mine yesterday and did the final touch ups today. We are old souls man. I’m only 24 and just got bored of the ar’s and glocks and stuff. Don’t get me wrong. I love my whole collection. But I can say this 300 dollar muzzle loader kit will be something I’ll never sell. It was fun to build and is just different.
@billlincolnmd9159
2 жыл бұрын
Traditions barrels are extremely accurate shooters.
@kesleycottrell1416
2 жыл бұрын
Well young fellow welcome to the club. That black powder smoke is addicting. I have been addicted for 35 years. We flintlock hunt up here in PA. The most awesome time is when you take a deer with your smoke pole. It will take you back in history.
@cowboywoodard2569
Жыл бұрын
And very accurate, we have BP elk season, I killed plenty with it over the years!
@dennishein2812
3 жыл бұрын
I used to have a .50 Hawken by Thompson Center. It had great balance and was a very accurate rifle. It had adjustable sights rather than traditional sights. I preferred shooting conical rounds out of it. I sure miss that rifle, especially since TC doesn’t make traditional muzzleloader any more. It had double set triggers and I had the main trigger set to a hair trigger. You just had to breathe on it. Great gun.
@harrisonmantooth3647
3 жыл бұрын
This was very enjoyable to watch and as already mentioned a couple of times, you spoke about the safety issues that absolutely have to be followed by everyone, shooting a front loader or a breech loader. Always know where that muzzle is pointing. I'm looking forward to watching your next video. Stan
@MCSEknight
3 ай бұрын
I saw several things in this video that lead me to believe you've had professional marksmanship training. Be it military, law enforcement (or similar) training. etc. You have excellent trigger control - Finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire. Never point at anything you do not intend to shoot. I saw intentional (or perhaps subconscious at this point) trigger pull follow through. It was quick, but it was there. (bang, hold, release). Your first shot you commented that it "caught you off guard". That is a fundamental that they teach in the military - The 'fire' should be a surprise. This above perhaps everything else is where accuracy is born. Good stuff man!
@prsearls
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video that shows the fun and accuracy of muzzle loaders and black powder shooting. I bought a T/C Hawken .50 almost 50 years ago and still have it. It's been years since I've shot it although I've been BP shooting with a Sharps 45/70 this summer. Big bore and black powder is great fun and very accurate. I'll have to take my Hawken out next time. I cleaned and oiled the bore (still in excellent condition) and shined up the brass with Mothers (works great). It looks almost brand new. These T/C rifles are very handsome and high quality. You gave some important safety and shooting tips I found very useful. I'm looking forward to your next Hawken video.
@donmartin2788
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video great shooting keep it up. Nice job on the safety tips.
@garthtimmins2852
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice, Ethan. You shoot well offhand. The Hawken is beautiful. Nicely done.
@homemadehistory7537
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice video 😁👍 if you want to know if the ball is set down correctly just wrap a strip of tape around the ramrod. after about 10 shots it could be hard to find out cos the fouling in the barrel will limit the movement. 50 grs. normal 3f for .50 cal is a good choice. If you will use swiss 3 f thats a litle bit high. If you want to be sure not to forget the powder and have a max control than I use a loading bord. The charges are load in powder oipes and the bord have 2 holes in one direction and 15 of this rows so you can place the ball and load 15 times and see directly what is used . And for sure I like the open range a lot. In germany this is, sad to say, not posible......
@homemadehistory7537
3 жыл бұрын
@@nationalmuzzleloadingrifle8871 That wood be very nice.... two years ago I worked on a steel plant building site close to memphis but there was no time for visit a shooting range 😢
@mrdinme.4768
3 жыл бұрын
@@nationalmuzzleloadingrifle8871 I just want to mention this fellow has done some fantastic work on his channel, you probably now that, but in case you were not aware.
@1947ramrod
Жыл бұрын
Great Video! There are quiet a few formulas for determining a starting load for muzzleloaders. There is the age old one grain of powder pre caliber. 50 grains for 50 caliber and so on Rifles with a slow twist barrel need a little more powder to stabilize a round ball and faster twists need less. A formula that I ran across a few years ago that seems to work is: rate of twist X Ball size X 2. This is for round ball using 3f powder. I use 3f for all calibers from .32 - .62 . The thing that I like best about this formula is that it figures the rate of twist in to the equation.
@richardt.4224
9 ай бұрын
Another good video you have put together 🙂. I use a spin jag on my loading rod. It stops the ball and patch skipping the lands because with a spin jag, the ball is allowed to turn with the rifling. Something else I should mention, when using the rifles own loading rod DON'T put the palm of your hand on top of the rod while pushing it down. Reason being, the air being pushed out of the barrel could fan a spark and if ignited the ramrod would would go through your hand. The M.L.A.I.C. made a rule all ramrods have to have a ball of some kind on one end. Happy shooting.
@jackblackpowderprepper4940
2 жыл бұрын
That is some impressive offhand shooting. I have only ever had 2 dead fires on my cap and ball guns. Both times when the spent cap stayed in the hammer. Good video Ethan.
@lucianomatterazzo6084
9 ай бұрын
Bravo good luck👍
@therewolf615
3 жыл бұрын
Had a Hawken before, about 10yrs. ago. Just today,, I bought a new Traditions Hawken Woodsman .50cal. Looking forward to getting back into it. Missed it a lot.
@ncsaddlehunter77
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Hawken series. I plan to build and hunt with one asap
@GoldenClays1
8 ай бұрын
Great Video and good information. Really Enjoyed it.
@bigrickshaberdashery2759
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job, all that work paid off.
@MrMann703
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, it was interesting. I just bought the flintlock version of this rifle, it'll be my introduction into muzzleloaders, the store didn't have everything so I need to find a couple things before I can take it out. They are a beautiful looking gun that's for sure
@shadetreemech290
5 ай бұрын
That CVA is remarkably like my Tompson Center Hawken.
@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@terryqueen3233
3 жыл бұрын
Since I just got all of my stuff together for my Hawken Flintlock I'm excited to get out and do a little shooting to see where and how it shoot. So looking forward to that. This is actually the first black powder rifle that I've ever owned I couldn't find a ball and cap and all my gun store had left was a Flintlock so I'm starting there.
@rickyburton4642
3 жыл бұрын
You should use a barrel rest!
@clockworkbike
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, great accuracy 'out of the box', Traditions should have you on payroll!
@TexasChilliMassacre
Жыл бұрын
Shooting muzzleloaders is a ton of fun but cleaning them is a pain in the ass😂
@diastemarex9697
2 жыл бұрын
I so miss shooting my T/C renegade. My process is near identical to yours. Thanks for the video.
@herbertsmith6416
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos and comments.you do agreat job.
@007mv-z7t
2 жыл бұрын
Good time of the day. Recently I started watching your channel, I like everything, although I don’t speak English, but everything is clear. Tell me at 100 yards how accurate is your rifle?
@psychodiagnostik
3 жыл бұрын
Great shooting , deer wouldn't stand a chance. Great to see what an great shooter can do with one of these rifle kits.
@shannonludwick5738
2 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting
@556suppressor
2 жыл бұрын
I load 60 to 70 grains of Olde Eynsford 3f in my .50 Hawken for the NMLRA Postal Shoot.
@terrybeeman3514
2 жыл бұрын
Your reply is something I have thought about for a while but never followed thru. Most of the readings and videos reference using 3F BP for smaller cals and 2F BP for larger cals (normally around 50 cal). When do you switch over from 2F to 3F and if shooting 3F, do you use the same or less powder? I've been shooting 90g of 2FF for whitetail. Thanks
@timsterrett2417
3 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting,I have a Thompson center Hawkin,I seem to have to clean it every three shots to keep it accurate. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
@johnmcintosh3820
3 жыл бұрын
file a V notch in the top of your hammer ; the cap fragments will come out lots easyer .
@trevorfitzgerald4996
2 жыл бұрын
If you h a d a lot of copper tube cutter you get a nice ring Mark on your rod. I k know you shouldn't but we cut stainless steel tube with one. Just slow
@357bullfrog9
3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could get caps for mine
@marktaylor8659
3 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting. I can't shoot that well with a rifle already sited in and accurate. Kudos to your steady hands.
@mikebaxter5875
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. I have a CVA Hawken I built in the 70's and I'm thinking about getting into traditional shooting. My question is are those rear sights acceptable? I'm looking for a near as possible to original. I'm a beginner at this and a 74-year-old man but truly enjoy using all the accoutrements and the loading process. I have a few of the items need but I'm sure once I'm shooting, I will start buying more. The Hawken I have was built my me and my father so I may not want to do anything to it. What would you recommend of the imports or finished builder? Kibler look great but don't do finished products. Thanks in Advance, Happy Holidays Mike
@bowiebowie7336
2 жыл бұрын
I am still waiting to see about the PA type chronicle bullet 240 grain muzzle velocity of that out of a 50 caliber Hawken rifle I am a member of the muzzleloading National muzzleloading Association and everything and I just got my card and I am wanting to know what's the muzzle velocity on that projectile
@johnmcintosh3820
3 жыл бұрын
o'l muck thinks you are doing a great job
@johnblythe6284
4 ай бұрын
What state are you in,Because I would like join.
@HugoSixx
5 ай бұрын
hello. i have a question. you had any problme with presition using round balls? i have a rifle hawken tradition and see that the barrel rifling is shallow and it seems that this is the problem. i shoot at 50 yards and I don't group very well. what thickness you using in your patches? thanks and forgime my english
@stevewalker4638
Жыл бұрын
Good thing, the bowl was clean that close to ground you been eating dirt
@JohnSmith-lp7px
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Hawken that holds a great group but won’t zero. Any I believe the front sight needs to be moved. Any advise on how to move it
@bidkid2020
2 жыл бұрын
That St Louis Hawkins rifle you have does that have the plastic sites on it or have you changed them out I am looking at getting my first black powder rifle any help I would greatly appreciate it
@rendendye8741
3 жыл бұрын
When does the paramount CVA 2021 release?
@deerslayer303B
Жыл бұрын
Does those barrels have the Patent breech? If so what size scraper would fit the smaller than bore size breech?
@matthewlyness8161
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of rifle is that traditions woodsman?
@ledamaraleda3389
2 жыл бұрын
Cara é meu sonho conseguir uma espingarda desse modelo 🇧🇷
@cowboywoodard2569
Жыл бұрын
Try some gun cotton instead of blackpowder
@gdreilly
3 жыл бұрын
Any site suggestion to purchase a brass range rod?
@joeeckley5272
3 жыл бұрын
@@nationalmuzzleloadingrifle8871 TOW is great, as well as MLC, but Dixie-- on the other hand, I ordered a breech brush over 4 weeks ago from Dixie, have emailed then 5 times, and called twice-- no answers from the emails, and when I call, they tell me I can only place an order, not check on one. My invoice just keeps saying in shipping-- it was in stock when I ordered it, and still shows in stock. Bet when I ordered my Pedersoli Scout from them, it was shipped the very next day-- guess a $4.50 brush with almost $6.00's worth of shipping just isn't their priority. You can bet, I'm done with them!
@joeeckley5272
3 жыл бұрын
Update-- I bit the bullet, and called them on my own dime-- got a great southern talking women, that explained they were so far behind, and working overtime to try and fulfil orders, and get stock, that they were almost a full month behind. I suggested they put that on their website to give customers a heads up. My brush arrived yesterday, well packaged, and of quality material.
@joeeckley5272
3 жыл бұрын
@@nationalmuzzleloadingrifle8871 Yep, guess in my old age, I've become an impatient curmudgeon, and don't think enough about other's problems and tribulations. Hopefully I'll become better from now on-- and yes, Dixie has always been great in the past before this wicked pandemic.
@556suppressor
2 жыл бұрын
I always put Gorilla Grease on my nipple threads so I can remove it later.
@billy_h_bonney2097
Жыл бұрын
never measure black powder by scale. It is measured by volume
@joeypetrosky9821
2 жыл бұрын
That a 50 cal Hawken
@cdp50359
Жыл бұрын
If anyone wants to watch someone that does this correctly, watch Idaho lewis
@garypease7414
2 жыл бұрын
I love these guns, but historically, 100 yards for a rifled barrel was easy. Many men were shooting well over 1000 yards and hitting enemy with them. Show us some of the real history please.
@GhostRider-kj4hs
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched your videos on shaping and building a muzzleloader, but once you got to the range with it. You lost me. Do u think your audience is that far left that you must explain every detail like you would a newborn? Cause my newborn came out shooting. Focus on your audience and make it fun for them. Don’t play politics.
@shanemurray1395
2 жыл бұрын
Do you always cite in off hand and not off a bench
@halidehelux5221
Жыл бұрын
This guy is great.....but what's with millenial gun guys and this strange obsession with 1980s dad glasses?
@robwebster2562
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Just dug my dads Hawken (he built back in 1980) out of moth balls and cleaned it up. Now after watching this it needs to get out back for some plinking. Thanks so much. Will be watching from now on
@gtptvanbuuren3795
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Mate. Thanks very much.
@swamprat9018
3 жыл бұрын
Good Video, Glad to see it working out for you. Covered all the safety bases.
@Strutingeagle
Жыл бұрын
That pointing at a leaf bit is getting a bit overplayed. Anyone who has shot black powder muzzle loaders know if you get a sharp bang only it is plugged. If you get a sharp bang accompanied with a hollow thunk sound from the barrel it is clear.
@nelsonlanglois8769
2 жыл бұрын
You can Also " mark " your Ram Rod with 2 lines : Loaded n Empty Good way to check n see if its loaded or empty
@jasonburrell3508
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Did you stick with the sights that came with the kit? Great shooting
@jasonburrell3508
3 жыл бұрын
They don't look bad, and seem to work really good. My son and I finished ours last week. We didn't put the sights on yet. After seeing this, I think I'm going to go ahead and put them on. I tried calling traditions to get some iron sights, but couldn't get hold of anybody. Your videos helped us so much. Thank you
@Protoychevy-mi5ci
7 ай бұрын
After you put your powder in tap the side of your rifle three times it will seat the powder. Seat the ball three times also. No miss fires this way.
@mrdinme.4768
3 жыл бұрын
That was a great video! Great safety coverage, explanation, great shooting.
@shenyathewelder9695
10 ай бұрын
Why does your range rod make that horrible noise?
@blackpowder-bulgaria
3 жыл бұрын
I realy love black powder shooting.
@rickhenry1833
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ethan ! I watched your entire series from the unboxing til now. I am impressed with your work and inspired by your work ethic. Where can I get the book/pamphlet you were using showing the "recommended loads for sidelock muzzle loaders" ? Do you recommend black powder or pyrotex (sp) powder ? Thanks again ! All My Best !
@denismorend3884
3 жыл бұрын
Hale, Where can I buy a rifle like that ..? and how much is its price ..?
@shooterscott
3 жыл бұрын
I just got one today, I got mine at Scheels. But I’ve seen them at Sportsman’s Warehouse and Cabela’s.
@denismorend3884
3 жыл бұрын
@@shooterscott Ok Mr Winterton I will do what you suggest, thank you very much kind regards from Argentina, hug.
@joecool7606
5 ай бұрын
What size caps do you use?
@brettduffy1992
Жыл бұрын
That 1st shot is still a dead deer.
@kowalski363
3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@stevecullen747
Жыл бұрын
I just built my first flintlock and I'm a green as can be when it comes to black powder and muzzleloading. If you use a cap to clear the bore on a percussion rifle, how do you or do you clear the bore on a flintlock?
@brianbecnel3504
2 жыл бұрын
When I was putting my traditions Hawkins back together I lost that little wire that holds the front trigger I then found it put it back together and now it will shoot but the back trigger will not lock can I set it with them screws or will I mess it up worste?
@blackpowdermaniacshooter
3 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting Ethan! I agree...that feels wonderful! Oh by the way, great editing.
@bidkid2020
2 жыл бұрын
That St Louis Hawkins rifle you have does that have the plastic sites on it or have you changed them out I am looking at getting my first black powder rifle any help I would greatly appreciate it
@KCDustRemover
Жыл бұрын
All great info. I personally don't care for a really tight patch. I know some rifles need it, mine works well with a .490 ball, and a .010 patch. I do however have to run an over powder wad. I have the ox yoke wonder wads, so i'll pour my powder, place the wonder wad, and seat it with a cleaning patch that i've wetted with spit, then run the PRB down on top of it. Has given me really good results personally, although your mileage may vary, every rifle is a little different. It works well for me though, and the added benefit of a PRB that slides down the bore easier, and with less force. I never really felt great about having to pound a round ball down the bore. -Branden
@barlscharkley5411
2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain why the set trigger is pulled before applying the percussion cap?
@joshuabrande2417
2 жыл бұрын
Not a bad grouping at all. What's it like at 50 yards same charge?
@billlincolnmd9159
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, NMLRA is a great ASSN--thanks
@joeltowle2737
2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to ask a stupid Question! Will Triple 7 powder work in the Hawkens and Kentucky rifles?
@mountainholler290
Жыл бұрын
Yes .
@carlrav5660
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but what was the yardage?
@montanaman6600
2 жыл бұрын
Like your videos! Rifle looks fantastic!
@eugenebrown375
3 жыл бұрын
Ethan, as usual another great instructional video. I am looking for a range rod with the muzzle protector shown on yours and have had no luck sourcing it. Can you provide me with a vendor that carries them? Also do you know of anyone who has adapted a peep-sight to the 50 cal. Traditions Hawken rifle? Looking to get out there and try mine out as soon as I can. Thanks
@rickyburton4642
3 жыл бұрын
Go to. Track of the wolf 🐺!
@james_lessick892
2 жыл бұрын
So much fun, thanks for taking us along. 👌😎👍
@cecilboatwright3555
Жыл бұрын
Nice shootin' !!
@user-ho9db1ce1q
2 жыл бұрын
Where were you?
@trenthicks523
3 жыл бұрын
Man I really enjoyed your video. I found with my hawken, that a 0.18'' patch really tightened the group significantly. Great shooting brother.
@SLJ2137694
2 жыл бұрын
Would that be a .018 patch?
@trenthicks523
2 жыл бұрын
@@SLJ2137694 yes
@stephenembrey883
Жыл бұрын
OK now get the right powder, 2F, and make a normal hunting load, 430 Grain Thompson center maxi ball or equivalent with 100 to 120 grains of powder. Shoot that twice and you'll put the gun away for a couple of months but that's a cool thing about black powder you can load it for rabbits like you're doing, or you can load it for Elephants. I love your extremely light plinking loads; it brings the fun back into it✅
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