I have a couple questions for all of you seasoned BP shooters. I have been in-line BP for several years now. So I am not completly new to the use of it. I just sent a check to a THR member and purchased a Traditions Hawken rifle cap lock. I went to the gun shop today and picked up from #11 caps, a box of Hornady .490 balls, and a bag of prelubed patches.
So what else do I need to be thinking about getting. I know a short starter would be good and I am looking for one. Since I have been using a T/C Encore and a Omega a short starter has not been needed. Also what can I expect for accuracy out of this new rifle. My Encore will print MOA if not sub-moa groups at 100 yards if I really take my time and am really finicky on my loads. I don't think I will get the same kind of accuracy and that is completly fine with me. I bought this for something new to try. Are we talking 3-4" groups more/less?
Also what is the weight of the balls I bought. Nothing is printed on the box or on their website. I guess I could just weigh some on a powder scale and check myself. Anyway any tips,tricks you all know please pass along.
So what else do I need to be thinking about getting. I know a short starter would be good and I am looking for one. Since I have been using a T/C Encore and a Omega a short starter has not been needed. Also what can I expect for accuracy out of this new rifle. My Encore will print MOA if not sub-moa groups at 100 yards if I really take my time and am really finicky on my loads. I don't think I will get the same kind of accuracy and that is completly fine with me. I bought this for something new to try. Are we talking 3-4" groups more/less?
Also what is the weight of the balls I bought. Nothing is printed on the box or on their website. I guess I could just weigh some on a powder scale and check myself. Anyway any tips,tricks you all know please pass along.