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tarawa
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Disappointment at the range ..help!
07/06/09 03:08 AM

Took my .72 Pedersoli to the range for the first time today. I had about fifty .715 balls that I cast using one of Jeff Tanners custom moulds and some linen patches that Jeff suppied. I believe that the the patches are .015" I was the only muzzleloader at the crowded range and I was a bit nervous, haven't ever shooting this thing. The range went "hot" and I had all my stuff ready to go. I was going to only load one barrel for starters. I put in a charge of 100 grains and grabbed a patch which I put a small amount of bore butter on. I grabbed a ball and starter and I tried to load the gun. There was nothing I could do to get the ball started down the bore. I tried with the ball starter and still nothing moved. I did get a blood blister on the palm of my hand trying to get it started. I wrapped up my stuff and left the bench a defeated man. Even the range master wanted to know the problem. We went over everything and come to the conclusion that the stiff linen patches are probably too thick or I am being just too timid trying to get the ball started. I am going to the shop to make a special starter for the large bore, since the store bought one was just digging into the ball. Any pointers from you Kodiak experts would be appreciated.
They did offer to refund my $5.00 range fee which I politely declined.

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Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	07/06/09 03:08 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	Dphariss	08/06/09 10:45 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	DarylS	09/06/09 12:48 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	beleg2	09/06/09 04:56 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	DarylS	09/06/09 09:59 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help! DELETED	beleg2	09/06/09 10:42 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help! DELETED	beleg2	09/06/09 09:01 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	DarylS	09/06/09 11:22 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	beleg2	10/06/09 12:10 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	degoins	10/06/09 07:59 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	20/06/09 07:39 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	11/08/09 12:10 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	beleg2	11/08/09 10:32 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	12/08/09 12:03 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	08/06/09 12:59 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	gatsby	07/06/09 05:00 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	beleg2	07/06/09 06:22 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	07/06/09 11:41 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	gatsby	07/06/09 12:12 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	beleg2	07/06/09 12:07 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	07/06/09 12:26 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	07/06/09 12:34 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	DarylS	07/06/09 11:52 PM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	gatsby	08/06/09 04:26 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	tarawa	08/06/09 11:20 AM
Re: Disappointment at the range ..help!	beleg2	08/06/09 09:01 PM

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