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You bet, a 54 is a high speed killer Gringo Loco, iirc someone told me they run in excess of 1900 fps with a round ball, speed being what it is, and pure lead being what it is, i sure like a bit harder alloy, especially hunting out of state where the only shot may be a fleeing buck going in at the last rib, I need to get into the oxygen tents and pump house my friend ; ]
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Great deer and rifle Gunner. Congratulations. Love to see traditional muzzeloaders getting in some work.
My best deer was taken with a .54 Renegade. I will confess to using Maxi's though. I've never considered it a handicap to use. Even though I've got modern muzzeloaders and use them, if push ever comes to shove, the .54 will be the one that stays.
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When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.
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That is a beautiful buck, Congratulations.
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Great looking buck and beautiful rifle. My favorite kind of deer hunting. My first black powder rifle was a kit-built CVA .50 cal Mountain rifle. Still have it and have added four more, including two flint locks in .32 and .50 cal. Good to see you out using an historical and true primitive rifle.
"All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee
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Wow man awesome rifle and fantastic deer congrats to gunner!
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Wow great rifle and Buck! Thinking that sure puts out a cloud of White smoke!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Congrats on a fine buck and a pretty cool rifle.
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Kansas Hawken ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/9eKdxCM.jpg)
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Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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Wonder buck!
Whats the 58 cal ball weigh at that mix?
Sounds terrifying!
I am MAGA.
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Kansas Hawken Thanks again Men, Nice Stick and Blade there EE, they're a blast for sure.
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A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Wonder buck!
Whats the 58 cal ball weigh at that mix?
Sounds terrifying! LOL, around 270-280 grains Jim, I take it you're not laughing at our 'old' equipment, never discount 'the ball' Slim Jim, the 58 is a rough customer, I have dropped four buck deer where they stood this year, from 22 to 133 yards, they all fell, my 8 Bore is that and much more, a pure lead ball and 300 grains of black powder for standard game, or a hardened alloy ball North of 800 grains, then rolled across flat files to score it so it wont slip the patch, then booted out by 400 grains of black powder is what the old time African Bore Rifle hunters used on Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant. They worked back then, and they work today.
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Many Thanks Jorge, I still have one Arkansas buck, and several doe tags left for the three day Christmas hunt, but, guess I better use that old original 45-110 buffalo rifle on one of I can find it. 
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Good luck. I have a 54 cal Hwken replica but I'd like to get a nicer rifle than this italian rig. Any suggestions?
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Good luck. I have a 54 cal Hwken replica but I'd like to get a nicer rifle than this italian rig. Any suggestions? Yessir, go down to the Muzzle Loader forum and buy Sharpsman's [Rick] 50 cal custom Flinter, it's a beautiful rifle at roughly half price.
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LOL, around 270-280 grains Jim, I take it you're not laughing at our 'old' equipment, never discount 'the ball' Slim Jim, the 58 is a rough customer, I have dropped four buck deer where they stood this year, from 22 to 133 yards, they all fell, my 8 Bore is that and much more, a pure lead ball and 300 grains of black powder for standard game, or a hardened alloy ball North of 800 grains, then rolled across flat files to score it so it wont slip the patch, then booted out by 400 grains of black powder is what the old time African Bore Rifle hunters used on Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant.
They worked back then, and they work today.
Dang!
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LOL, around 270-280 grains Jim, I take it you're not laughing at our 'old' equipment, never discount 'the ball' Slim Jim, the 58 is a rough customer, I have dropped four buck deer where they stood this year, from 22 to 133 yards, they all fell, my 8 Bore is that and much more, a pure lead ball and 300 grains of black powder for standard game, or a hardened alloy ball North of 800 grains, then rolled across flat files to score it so it wont slip the patch, then booted out by 400 grains of black powder is what the old time African Bore Rifle hunters used on Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant.
They worked back then, and they work today.
Dang! No, that's what you say AFTER you pull the trigger EE. 
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LOL, around 270-280 grains Jim, I take it you're not laughing at our 'old' equipment, never discount 'the ball' Slim Jim, the 58 is a rough customer, I have dropped four buck deer where they stood this year, from 22 to 133 yards, they all fell, my 8 Bore is that and much more, a pure lead ball and 300 grains of black powder for standard game, or a hardened alloy ball North of 800 grains, then rolled across flat files to score it so it wont slip the patch, then booted out by 400 grains of black powder is what the old time African Bore Rifle hunters used on Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant.
They worked back then, and they work today.
Dang! No, that's what you say AFTER you pull the trigger EE. lolol
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