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Post by inshoreance on Jul 26, 2011 13:50:13 GMT -5
Does anyone here use smokeless powder in their TC Pro Hunter? If so, what loaded do you use and how do they compare using pellets?
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Post by rangeball on Jul 26, 2011 14:05:53 GMT -5
Stock TC? Not recommended by the manufacturer and discussion of such frowned upon for safety concerns.
Custom with appropriate mods? Sure, guys here are doing it.
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Post by inshoreance on Jul 26, 2011 14:11:15 GMT -5
what mods are needed?
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Post by edge on Jul 26, 2011 14:34:43 GMT -5
Smokeless grade barrel.
edge.
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Post by rangeball on Jul 26, 2011 14:49:53 GMT -5
And a more beefy breech plug? SMI does a custom barrel and plug for around $400. If you want a .45 caliber and have a 45/70 barrel they will add a plug for a bit over $100 I think. Properly converted you will not have the cleaning issues the pellets create and can shoot much faster as well. Most importantly, no smoke  |
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Post by inshoreance on Jul 26, 2011 14:54:06 GMT -5
ok fellas.. I'm new to all this. What is SMI?
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Post by inshoreance on Jul 26, 2011 15:02:01 GMT -5
nevermind found it
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Post by rangeball on Jul 26, 2011 15:03:36 GMT -5
Smokeless Muzzleloading Inc. A gun-smithing outfit in Indiana. They do smokeless conversions on H&R/NEFs and TCs. There's a link to their website at the top of the main forum page.
Also, take a look at the load database that is in the links at the top of the smokeless forum page. Lots of info for all kinds of bullet/powder combos in various calibers to get a good idea of what is possible compared to pellets.
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Post by pposey on Jul 26, 2011 17:04:01 GMT -5
I have a SMI converted 45/70 prohunter,, very nice gun that shoots well, see the link at the bottom of my post
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jul 26, 2011 17:56:06 GMT -5
There are a few of us who have PacNor.45 barrels setup for our Encore's. I am still working the bugs out of mine. There is a custom breech plug in the work's. So far I have gotten 1.25 @ 100 yd groups with mine...just dinking around with it. But the first one from a member on this board shot a 1.3 inch group with his at 300 yds if I remember correctly... They are shooters thats for sure. But there are other ways to go also. But I would NOT use anything other than what T/C recomends. there are plenty of pioneer's here on this board to guide you in a safe direction. If I can be of anymore help feel free to pm me. Drop
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