Howdy from Wyoming

[muzzyhans]

New member here. Just started getting back into muzzleloading.
Have a CVA Stag Horn Magnum, a CVA Optima V2, and a Savage ML-II in need of a new barrel.

My interests are modern muzzleloaders and hunting. Have a ton to learn, and look forward to tapping into the wealth of knowledge here.

 

[illinoishunter]

Welcome from Illinois. That savage in need of a new barrel has a ton of possibilities.

 

[muzzyhans]

Welcome from Illinois. That savage in need of a new barrel has a ton of possibilities.

Yes. I'm hoping to dredge up some ideas here. I've read .45 conversion is popular. I bought the stainless ML-II for $250, and a buddy has the tools for a Savage swap. Idk might get rid of the barrel nut in the process.

I'm just anxious to find the right barrel for my needs and get it in my hands.

 

[deermanok]

Welcome from southeast Oklahoma.

 

[brownisdown]

Welcome from Indiana.Lived in Laramie when I got out of the marines and 12 years ago Ilived in Lander for awhile,then moved to Indiana when my older brothe passed.Would love to go back some day.

 

[jd24.5.48]

Welcome from S.Ohio!

 

[muzzyhans]

Well ... Allot has changed today.
I was able to back out of the savage and pass it along to someone else. One Gunsmith, kinda famous for working on the ML-II's, told me to "run like the gingerbread man"!

So that's what I did. I'm not disappointed in either of my two other ML's so I'm not heartbroken. Shot the optima yesterday and the stag today. Both shot excellent with a couple of Magnum pellets and 250gr Hornady' (SST and XTP respectively).

Cleaning them to my standards bums me out. So much work!
But still kinda fun...

 

[HC]

Welcome to the brotherhood

 

[JBushnell]

Welcome from Montana.

 

[ElDiablo]

Welcome from Colorado!

 

[bronko220002]

Welcome from PA

 

[bronko220002]

Cleaning them to my standards bums me out. So much work!
But still kinda fun...

I've been shooting muzzleloaders since the early 70s and still learn a few things in here. Ine is cleaning your rifle with Baristol. I use a 1:10 mix Baristol and water, dry with alcohol and then lube the bore with Barricade. I always stand my muzzleloaders muzzle down on a cloth for a day after cleaning to avoid any oil settling in the breech area.

 

[muzzyhans]

I've been shooting muzzleloaders since the early 70s and still learn a few things in here. Ine is cleaning your rifle with Baristol. I use a 1:10 mix Baristol and water, dry with alcohol and then lube the bore with Barricade. I always stand my muzzleloaders muzzle down on a cloth for a day after cleaning to avoid any oil settling in the breech area.

Very cool. I may give that a go. Currently I'm using Windex and clp. Industrial anti seize for the breach plug.

 

[gman57]

welcome from NC, enjoy the forum

 

[Keone]

Welcome from Oregon by way of Hawaii

 

[TopFueler1]

Welcome aboard from MD, PA, WV. Good bunch of people on here very helpful.

 

[BradMc67]

Welcome from Mo.

 

[muzzyhans]

Welcome from Mo.

Where at in MO? I have family in Osage Beach, Maryville and Nixa

 

[BradMc67]

Where at in MO? I have family in Osage Beach, Maryville and Nixa

I'm about 90 min West of St. Louis.

 

[muzzyhans]

I'm about 90 min West of St. Louis.

Rolla, or further north?