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Offline ChrisB0307

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Old Traditions Deerhunter (Flint)
« on: December 30, 2010, 08:03:55 AM »
Hey guys, my father bought a Traditions Deerhunter back in the early 90's and it's been sitting in a storage building for quite a few years. I found it the other day and would like to clean it up and use it. My problem is I don't remember alot about the gun or what we use to shoot in it. I'm also not real sure about cleaning this thing. It has some rust on it and I see a little in the bore. It appears to just be surface rust though. Should I just use normal cleaning practice on this gun or is there some special technique I should do? Even better is these anything I should NOT do? haha

Once cleaned I would like to shoot it of course. Problem is I don't know what kind of power I should use. I know we use to shoot a 45 or 44 slug that was in a yellow case.

any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm a long time shooter, but new to black power shooting.

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Re: Old Traditions Deerhunter (Flint)
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2010, 05:28:08 PM »
Nothing special at this point, you need to clean it completely. Fully dismantel the gun and it's parts.
* Pull the wedge pin and lift the barrel out, (set it aside for now)
* Remove the screw opposite the lock and pull the lock. Some rocking might be required,,
   Nothing will spring out or go flying away on ya.
* (Double trigger) Remove the trigger guard then remove the two screws and pull the trigger out
   (Single trigger) The trigger and guard are one piece, pull it out.

 Normal dirty gun procedures are now ready to be done. Clean all the cobwebs out of the stock and give it a good rub down.
 Take the rock out of the hammer and then spray the lock down with a good solvent or break cleaner, use a tooth brush or soft brush to get the gunk off, dry it then lube the internal parts. (common gun oil)
 You can wipe down the entire lock with an oil rag now, but before firing, the Frizzen, (the part the rock hits) must be clean and dry of ALL oils or solvent.
 Ditto the trigger, spray it down and clean and lube it. Re-assemble the lock and trigger, carefull, your working with wood screws in places and don't need alot of torque, The Ml's and componants relie on a proper fit in the mortice to hold things in place. Don't over tighten the lock with that single screw, you can pull it too tight and press the lock parts into and bind on the wood.

Do you have a jag for cleaning inside the bore? How about a longer cleaning rod that will fit any attachments you have?
 For now just spray the inside of the bore with a good lube or solvent.  If your going to use a brush inside that bore, be sure to turn it clockwise before and and or as you pull it, they do like to stick in there, and don't trust that wood rod that comes with the gun to do the job, the end might break off and you'll be sad.
 Most of these things can be salvaged, just do it smart and don't be in too big a hurry.
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Re: Old Traditions Deerhunter (Flint)
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2010, 08:08:48 PM »
#1.  MAKE SURE THE GUN ISN'T LOADED.

Insert the ram rod into the barrel and mark on it where the muzzle ends. Pull it out and lay it up against the barrel. It should reach all the way down to the breech plug, or pretty darn close.

A lot of people leave muzzleloaders in a loaded condition, then forget they've done so.

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Re: Old Traditions Deerhunter (Flint)
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2011, 01:30:23 PM »
#1.  MAKE SURE THE GUN ISN'T LOADED.

Thats the best advice I have heard in a long time.  Seems obvious but its worth pointing out for sure.
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Re: Old Traditions Deerhunter (Flint)
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2011, 05:50:02 PM »
Ok, I made sure it wasn't loaded and I have been able to clean it up pretty good. I have a bore light and everything looks good except the very back of the barrel. I can't seem to get the plug on the end off to clean this area. Does the plug come off? If so, do I need some special tool or something?

Also, I made a mistake on the gun. It's actually a precussion style.

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Re: Old Traditions Deerhunter (Flint)
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2011, 10:12:40 AM »
I have a traditons deerhunter that I bought in the late 90's. The breech plug on mine is not removeable. The caliber & the twist rate should be stamped on the barrel. Make sure you get projectiles that are compatible with the rate of twist. If the twist is 1:66" then you should probably shoot a patched roundball or extremely short conical. If your gun has a 1:48" twist, most conicals will work fine.

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Re: Old Traditions Deerhunter (Flint)
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2011, 08:11:01 PM »
The 1:48 twist rate will also shoot patched roundballs better than they should.  Shoot patched roundballs to polish the bore, and keep pressures lower than conicals.  The remaining rust at the breech plug may be weakening the threads, maybe not, but round ball it until you are sure.
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