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Offline POSSUM_56

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« on: October 29, 2005, 05:22:08 PM »
I just got into muzzloading and got my heart set on a .52 cal Knight Revolution and was wondering what type of sabots or bullets I should use I checked on the internet but couldn't find any place besides Knight that made stuff for it.  Any info at all would be helpful and any tips from someone who has one would also be very appreciated.
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Offline rickyp

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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2005, 01:55:36 AM »
I think Knight is the only one that makes / markets the stuff for a 52 caliber rifle.
Why is your heart so set on this odd ball size?
I would stick to a more common size like the 50, just for the fact you can walk into almost any sporting goods place and get some bullets for it, it will be very hard to find the 52 caliber bullets! and then if Knight thinks the sales are not worth keeping the line you will be stuck with a rifle that you will not be able to shoot any more.

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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2005, 01:01:04 AM »
I agree with Ricky, I had an Omega .45 until last year.  Even though the .45 is more common than the .52, I still had a difficult time finding items I wanted for it.  Last year I sold the Omega and got an Encore .50.  I can literally go into any store and find something for the 50.

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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2005, 02:30:43 AM »
Yes even finding somethng for the .58 cal Huntsman I own is not easy so I make nearly all of mine. Mostly roundballs but also have a conical mould.

Even the .20 gauge double is easier to find stuff for. but no worries I have been self sufficient for 27 years.
same for the spanish .44 I have make the round balls and use black powder in 3f and 4f for the priming pan. Lots more expensive than it used to be I think i last paid 8-8.50 a can... guess I will be buying a 50 this year too.

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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2005, 02:44:40 AM »
That's why I stick to the 45 and 50 cal.  :D
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