Author Topic: recommendations (Read 787 times)

Illhunter · « **on:** February 08, 2006, 09:39:06 AM »

hi all i just ordered my huntsman today will be here by next week. now i am looking for any help with bullets to use,powder to use, scope to get cleaning supplies for the huntsman and anything else you all could recommend to help me out cause i am new to blackpowder. thanks for any help you could give Terry

wild willy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2006, 10:53:52 AM »

First thing I would do is order a scope base and offset hammer spur from H & R order it now you might have when you get your gun can't help you with loads just got a sidekick haven't shot it yet. have weaver 2.5s on some of my handis most people like more power but I've had good luck with the weavers and they don't look to big for the gun

hunterwinco · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2006, 01:26:24 PM »

You will love the huntsmen or sidekick. I shoot Hornady 240g mag XTP's in my sidekick with 90grains of APP. I have shot the loose pyrodex also but the APP is AWESOME. I group 3"-4" group at 100yards with the fiber optic sights. Give American Pioneer Powder a try...it is the easiest to clean of all powders with plenty of punch! A lot of guys fire heavier bullets, but man 240g is still a wab-a-lead!

Illhunter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2006, 03:54:31 PM »

thanks i will have to check into a place to find the app and the hornadays and scope Terry

corelokt308win · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2006, 02:51:34 PM »

I use a Williams peep sight on mine and like it a lot more than the scope I had on it before. Nothings in the way when removing the breechplug (search the forum for improvents on the plug tool), and clean-up is a snap as the sight isn't in the way at all. It's also very accurate, and mine worked with the factory front sight just fine.

coop2564 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2006, 04:21:05 AM »

This is what I have found best.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=78917