New to blackpowder. Need some advice.

[SchekRN]

I've pretty well decided on a T/C Impact. Plan to put a vintage Redfield 2x7 Widefield on it......for now. Any thoughts on this combination?

More importantly, I'm looking for some step- by-step resources for getting started with blackpowder. Loads, Loading, cleaning, maintenance etc. For my 50 year old brain simpler is better to start out.

Thanks.

 

[dprice3844444]

leatherwood toby bridges scope available at natches shooting supply is compensated for the 50 cal bp loads

 

[arcticap]

The first place to start is by reading the TC Impact owner's manual which contains a lot of useful information.

http://www.tcarms.com/assets/manuals/current/IMPACT_Manual.pdf

The main concern about the choice of scope is whether it affords enough eye relief to avoid "scope eye" during the recoil of firing it. Many muzzle loader/shotgun scopes provide an extra inch of eye relief which is usually about 4 inches or more. However that decision is based on personal choice and how the entire rig fits the shooter.

 

[SchekRN]

Thanks

Thanks for the link to thr Impact owners manual. Looks like a fine place to start

 

[trapper500]

New to BP

Iam sure that the TC will give ya a good hunt have you given much thought to which propellent youre going to use . I tried the IMR White Hots & loved them . REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE CAREFULL & NEVER NEVER USE NO AMOUNT OF MODERN SMOKLESS POWDER IN A BLACKPOWDER GUN . Here is a link to show what happens if some one ever did http://www.cva.com/dangerous-loading-practices.php