Just placed the order.

[New Hampshire]

Well folks I did it.  I had been contemplating my options for a new Muzzelloader for a month or two.  I had decided to keep my old CVA mountain rifle as a range/target gun for various reasons.  I had wanted to stay traditional, but still checked on guns like the NEF Huntsman and various "budget" in-lines.  Well I was getting anxious because the gun I REALLY wanted was the Lyman Deerstalker.  The reason I was anxious was because Midway USA was showing only 1 Right hand blued percussion in stock.  Well what I was waiting for finaly came.  Since I do a fair amount of business with them I usually get a special e-mail around my birthday for discounts.  I logged in and prayed my gun was still there.  Sure enough it WAS!!!!  And instead of $269 it was discounted down to $209 and change!!!!!!!!!!!  Zip zip, a few screens later and they are now short 1 rifle that should be in the mail to me Tomorrow.  And since my birthday is next Friday I should have it in by then.  WOO HOO!


So here is a quick question for you folks, just to get it out of the way.  Since my CVA was obviously abused by the previous owner I want to know what I can do to keep my Deerstalker in tip top shape for years?  Im starting with a clean slate.  What kind of special pre-care should be undertaken as far as bore seasoning?  Ive got BoreButter, so do I just load and shoot, pre-swab the bore with the BB or what?  
Thanks,
Brian M.
P.S. Im very happy with my decision to stay "traditional."

[JPSaxMan]

Wow. That is one interesting muzzleloader. I hope you like it and good luck hunting!

[cbagman]

 Hello New Hampshire... You can use the bore butter, although we generally don't at the range.. We use the concoction  called moose milk to clean with and as a patch lube at the range.. Some folks use coconut amber suntan lotion as a patch lube.. For hunting, I prefer a cut patch with bore butter rubbed in and some are available from T/C already prepped that way.. It holds up good in a loading block for round ball shooting. Keep it clean and well oiled and it will last a century or more.   :lol:  from the cbagman

[crow_feather]

What I have done for my rifles is to give the barrel a hot sudsy bath and the rinse the barrel with boiling water - (gloves needed)  After quickly drying the barrel and the barrel still being super hot, I wipe the barrel with a good amount of bore butter of some type.  After the barrel has somewhat cooled, I wipe out the barrel with a patch.  I NEVER put oil in the barrel. Only some type of bore butter.  I use moose milk for lube and never wipe tween shots - don't have to.

My barrels have stayed as fresh as a baby's botto..... - well, in nice shape.

C F

[New Hampshire]

Thank you for the advice folks......UPS website shows a delivery date of Tuesday, too long if you ask me   .
Brian M.