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12-23-2007, 01:24 PM
| | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Dec 2007
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| |  Getting a New Traditions Pursuit Break Open
Wife got me a new Traditions Pursuit break-open....50cal nickle....being an absolute rookie to ML,for deer hunting, now what do I need....I want a simple scope, bullets, pellets, cleaning items....can you please advise me?
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12-23-2007, 02:27 PM
|  | B&C 180 Class | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY
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welcome to the world of muzzloaders.with it comes a big selection of extras.most new muzzle loaders dont need bore butter,i would pick a nice sabot bullet i prefer powerbelts.your going to need a t handle to push down the bullets and cleaning patches,your also gonna need a bullet starter.then you need to decide if you want loose powder or pellets i use pellets cuz i think its easier.lets see then you need a primer hopefully you got a 209 capable gun then you need speedy loaders for a follow up shot and finally you need patches and a cleaning solvent.good luck.i know its alot but it is a heck of alot of fun.Im sure i left something out and others will suggest different items
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Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
Genesis 27:3 "The thinking deer hunter should mature through three phases during his hunting life. First phase, "I need to kill a deer." Second phase, I want to harvest a nice deer. And last phase, we must manage this resource so our children and their children can experience the grand tradition of good deer hunting." - Jim Slinsky
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01-22-2008, 10:43 AM
| | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Jan 2008
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i have a traditions breakopen an by far its the best muzzleloader i have ever owned...hope you enjoy yours..
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01-22-2008, 10:45 AM
| | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Jan 2008
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01-22-2008, 11:01 AM
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I've got the Traditions Pursuit .50 cal and I love mine too... So easy to handle, load, shoot and clean.. Gotta Love it !! 
__________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote.
-Benjamin Franklin
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12-23-2007, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamber  Wife got me a new Traditions Pursuit break-open....50cal nickle....being an absolute rookie to ML,for deer hunting, now what do I need....I want a simple scope, bullets, pellets, cleaning items....can you please advise me? | Jamber, Welcome to the Club, Before you get started I'd like you to get together with someone in your area that knows what they are doing with a muzzleloader. do any of your hunting buddies use a Muzzleloader? Do you have someone willing to give you a hand?
Anyway Here's a Traditions starter kit I think you should get, STARTER KIT That Kit doesn't come with powder So you'll need to also get ....
Triple Se7en pellets and lastly 209 Primers.
After that I think you're ready to get started. when you get all you need come back here and we'll give you tips on what to do next, step by step...
Good Luck
__________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote.
-Benjamin Franklin
Last edited by BruceBruce1959; 12-23-2007 at 03:50 PM.
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12-23-2007, 04:19 PM
| | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Dec 2007
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Thanks, I'll order the Starter kit, pellets and primers.......
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12-23-2007, 07:15 PM
| | B&C 180 Class | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY
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make sure you follow the directions to the letter.muzzleloaders can be dangerous 
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Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
Genesis 27:3 "The thinking deer hunter should mature through three phases during his hunting life. First phase, "I need to kill a deer." Second phase, I want to harvest a nice deer. And last phase, we must manage this resource so our children and their children can experience the grand tradition of good deer hunting." - Jim Slinsky
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12-23-2007, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamber Thanks, I'll order the Starter kit, pellets and primers....... | That starter kit comes with a Video that will help you understand what's what and has great tips on safety, shooting and cleaning your muzzleloader too...
Good Luck
__________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote.
-Benjamin Franklin
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12-25-2007, 01:19 PM
| | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Dec 2007
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| | Seating Bullet
How do you know when you seat the bullet properly.....I was thinking to mark the ramrod with a black marker before I ever fire the ml for the first time....ideas?
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