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Looking through this forum the other day and saw the pics of a young man with a big old grin after shooting a muzzleloader. Well that got me thinking that it's been a while since I'd shot mine. So, Saturday afternoon I went out and shot a few patched round balls through my TC Hawken and sure enough I found that silly grin also. That was so much fun I figured I'd go try to find some Jacks on Sunday. Holy Smokes was that ever fun. I ended up shooting a dozen or so rabbits in about 17-18 shots. Ran out of powder and spent the rest of the morning shooting with my .17HMR. Fun (and very effective) but no where near as fun as the old Hawkin. I have to regroup and give that another go. Too much fun. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/XBqjEoT.jpg)
A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope
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Got to love those old TC Hawkens. Light, accurate and dependable as a broom - and as you said - a whole lotta' fun! Good story and thanks for taking time to share it with us.
“My horn is full and my pouch is stocked with ball and patch. There is a new, sharp flint in my lock and my rifle and I are ready. It is sighted true and my eyes can still aim.”
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That's great! I'm looking forward to getting that young man out chasing hares with the smokepole this winter. Should be a lot of fun I think!
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That looks like too much fun.
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