Hey troops. I plan to hunt with a T/C Hawken caplock for the first time this December in Michigan. Looking for tips to protect against the elements and maximize odds of ignition.
I understand sudden warm-to-cold or cold-to-warm is a no-no and will kill powder in a hurry (i.e. condensation).
Beyond that, what can be done to the rifle itself? I'm thinking Johnson's paste wax on stock and barrel, a balloon or tape over the muzzle and perhaps teflon tape on the nipple threads. What tricks do you all use especially at the lock? After all, that's where the magic happens
Along these lines, is a musket cap or Mag Spark (209) conversion worth considering?
