November 18, 2008, 12:49 PM | #1 |
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TC white mountain carbine
Hi all, I'm new to black powder rifles and was wondering what kind of loads does everyone use in theirs. I just picked up this carbine for $100 and it has never been fired. Been searching but info is limited. If I remove the wedge does it come apart like my 1851 colt does? Does it have a breech plug to aid in cleaning? any info will be appreciated.
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November 18, 2008, 07:49 PM | #2 |
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Still have one ( sold but not shipped )
Yes, just remove the wedge & the barrel comes rite off Very cool little rifles & loads of fun to shoot - I just got a Lymans Great Plans Rifle in 54cal so i sold the TC to a freind for a Christmas present for his son I only shoot RB's so i can't give ya any loads cause the twist in them really are made fer the modern boolits 'n sabots & such Nuther (main) reason i got the GPR with the 32" barrell with a 1:60 twist Have fun---- |
November 18, 2008, 08:45 PM | #3 |
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I think the twist on those is 1:28 or therabouts. Too fast for round balls. Maxi Balls, Lee Reals or any of the other conicals with 80-90 grs. of powder should work pretty good. May have to play with powder charges to get it to shoot it's best.
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November 18, 2008, 09:06 PM | #4 |
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The twist on my .54 WMC is 1 in 48", a compromise that shoots either prbs or conicals. However, with the 21" barrel you can't take advantage of the conical's range superiority, so it's really a prb gun.
I shoot 80 gr ffg real black, .530 rb with 0.018" patch. The gun has a hooked breach and the barrel is easily removed for cleaning once the wedge is removed - just lift from the muzzle end. The breach plug is not removable. |
November 18, 2008, 10:30 PM | #5 |
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My white mountain carbine shot very well with patched rb using 30 gr of fffg goex blackpowder .
I took my first 2 deer with blackpowder with it,using 80 grains of fffg and a hornandy xtp 240 gr 44cal sabot.Powerful enough for woods hunting and not alot of recoil.If I remember correctly,it chrono'ed about 1500 fps,but it has been a few years. |
November 19, 2008, 04:06 AM | #6 |
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Thanks guys for all the quick responses.
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November 19, 2008, 08:09 AM | #8 |
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When I can free up some time to get back into the workshop I'll double check that, but I usually test the twist a number of times to be sure of my result. I recall being a bit surprised at 1 in 48 as I thought it was supposed to be faster. Maybe I didn't retest this one.
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November 19, 2008, 06:27 PM | #9 |
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Mine was I THINK 1 in 28 I know it was faster but can't check it now--its gone
I'll just have to make do with this'un ------ Last edited by Hoss Fly; November 19, 2008 at 06:29 PM. Reason: fergot pics |
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I was thinking mine was 1-28 or 1-38 twist.
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