HOLY MOLY they want 470 for it?!
i paid 395 for mine and that was on sep 11 2002. (regtqm.com has em for 445, still too damn much!
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well i use a musket powder flask with a 60 grain spout, cover opening, invert, work lever, dispenses a 60 grains volumetic load, so either pyrodex or bp will work in it well worth the 20 bucks, i also have an adjustable powder measure 0-120gr, but i dont use it that much,
dont bother with paper cartridges, unless you must have rapid fire. get a small bag for your belt and stow your bullets in it, load from the flask (i have it on a shoulder strap) also a military style capbox would be useful. it holds the caps securely in the field, yet not out of reach.
do mind your sights, they might be dramatically off, im looking to make a period style scope and mount
mostly i shoot (and please dont laugh) 00 buck, as i have not started casting yet. and 15 pellets over 120 grns (two flask measures) with cotton or paper wads makes about a 2 foot group at 50 yards, i have a HD load set up on my book shelf with ready shot powder wads and primer. may god have mercy on a prowler, as i will not
as of this P.I.T. i load it up for my friends as a recoil teacher and bp familarization tool. but as my base allows bp rifles for hunting (no centrefire) i intend as this summer progresses to get some proper minnies and work up accurate loads.
as for defarbing, im not a member of that hardcore a group, the 27th sc is glad to have an extra rifle on the field, washer shape be dammed!