I'm a new owner of a Investarm Gemer hawkin .54 cal, 1:60 twist... actually I've had it since last fall.
It turns out, getting the rifle was the easiest part (once it was in stock). I did finally find some powder locally (Pyrodex RS - FFG equivolent).
Caps... well, I probably don't have to tell any of you whats going on there. I do have a buddy... that has a buddy, that he thinks he can get a can from, so I'm hoping for that.
Right now ordering RB ammo, and patches, and trying to decide what to go with. I'm open to ordering multiple types and seeing what works best.
I want to go with the hornady, but .535, or .530? Both?
Then what patch sizes? Also, I'd like to hear what you guys do for a process (trying different size balls with different patches, etc, until you know what is best for your gun). Also, are there different patch "types" I should consider. I'm all about what is effective and easy to use... this rifle is purely chosen to hunt during the Montana heritage season - I just need everything to work well.
I figured I'd start with 60gr powder, and work my way up to 100 until I find what works best... but I'd like to hear input there as well. I have a friend that has shot muzzle stuffers for years, so I'll go out with him the first time to dial the gun in.
It turns out, getting the rifle was the easiest part (once it was in stock). I did finally find some powder locally (Pyrodex RS - FFG equivolent).
Caps... well, I probably don't have to tell any of you whats going on there. I do have a buddy... that has a buddy, that he thinks he can get a can from, so I'm hoping for that.
Right now ordering RB ammo, and patches, and trying to decide what to go with. I'm open to ordering multiple types and seeing what works best.
I want to go with the hornady, but .535, or .530? Both?
Then what patch sizes? Also, I'd like to hear what you guys do for a process (trying different size balls with different patches, etc, until you know what is best for your gun). Also, are there different patch "types" I should consider. I'm all about what is effective and easy to use... this rifle is purely chosen to hunt during the Montana heritage season - I just need everything to work well.
I figured I'd start with 60gr powder, and work my way up to 100 until I find what works best... but I'd like to hear input there as well. I have a friend that has shot muzzle stuffers for years, so I'll go out with him the first time to dial the gun in.