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Offline Proud Dad

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Purchased older H & R Huntsman 45 Cal.
« on: October 29, 2006, 03:03:26 PM »
I found an older (I don't Know the age) H & R huntsman 45 cal. muzzleloader at a gun show today. Serial # AL 298581. It has never been fired. It has the older style slide in breech plug with the nipple which uses #11 caps. It is in great shape and I would like to use it. What types of powder and bullets can I use? I have some American Pioneer Powder FFG and some CVA 45 cal. power Belt Bullets.Thanks for the help.
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Re: Purchased older H & R Huntsman 45 Cal.
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2006, 03:32:15 PM »
seems like the old ones were set up for round balls with a real slow twist.
my new one has a faster twist for sabots.
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Re: Purchased older H & R Huntsman 45 Cal.
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2006, 03:54:39 PM »
Proud Dad,

Looks like you scored a 33 year old virgin! :o Was made in 1973 and should have 1 turn in 56" rifling. You might get some short bullets to fly good out of her. Nice score!  Post a picture if you can. :)
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Re: Purchased older H & R Huntsman 45 Cal.
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2006, 03:06:33 PM »
i had one and tried ever bullet sabot i could find <woulda tried the kitchen sink if i coulda fit it in the barrel >it shot 440 round balls with 90 gr. loose rs pryo powder good...no bullet.....the closest thing was a target bullet by lee ....a hollow base flat nosed bullet.......ps.....remerber not to open the action if the gun has a misfire........make sure it locks up tight also.....jb
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Re: Purchased older H & R Huntsman 45 Cal.
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2006, 03:09:28 PM »
i had one and tried ever bullet sabot i could find <woulda tried the kitchen sink if i coulda fit it in the barrel >it shot 440 round balls with 90 gr. loose rs pryo powder good...no bullet.....the closest thing was a target bullet by lee ....a hollow base flat nosed bullet.......ps.....remerber not to open the action if the gun has a misfire........make sure it locks up tight also.....jb
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