TC Hawken .50 Cal Accuracy Test (Unfired Kit Rifle)

[@t.d.hughart5121]

Your marksmanship is outstanding. Great job.

[@idaholewis265]

Thank you my Friend 👍

[@allenjones4949]

​@@idaholewis265
Dear IL,
Your videos really inspire me to be a better shooter. Amazing, really with what you can do with the TC Renegade.
How have you done hunting this year with it? I have an old .54 Hawken, that I'm ready to install sights on. ( I'm retired now).
I have a question about the Tang Sight on your rifle. Does the tang need to be drilled and tapped to accommodate the Lyman sight, or can you get a three hole factory tang?
Also, about the front sight you have for hunting specifically; where did you get that?
Appreciate your help sir. I cannot tell you enough how you have motivated me to be proficient in hunting.
Thanks, sincerely
Allen Jones

[@DrNo-uq7xx]

I made a TC Hawken in High School and still enjoy shooting it today. Mine is in 45 cal and is a 1/28 twist for the maxi ball.

[@timk8079]

I've had this exact gun since the early 1980s. With patched ball 3 shot groups, all shots usually touch at 50 years. It was such a great muzzle loader I bought the TC Pennsylvania Match Rifle with a 1:60 twist, but it was never as accurate as the Hawken.

[@robp5t]

Well done Lewis.

[@bullseyedixon5660]

GREAT GROUP

[@Adam-fk8oq]

Great work, as usual Lewis! It surprises me how well the 48T shoots such a long heavy bullet...

[@Adam-fk8oq]

The Apeture sights make a mammoth difference, for precise aiming, I bet.

[@cdp50359]

Glad your posting videos again. Enjoyed

[@danpatton3891]

You are the best muzzleloader shooter I've seen. I don't have your skill or eyes, but I would like to set up my rifles to shoot the best they can. What do you do to the TC Renegades & Hawkens which allows them to shoot so well? You said you "did some tinkering around with it." what was the tinkering? What do you do to accurize these rifles? If you have mentioned this before, I haven't seen it. Thanks.

[@drewledbetter526]

My thoughts exactly.
I have a 45 cal. That I've only tried the lee real bullet. Couldn't hit the side of a barn. Into the corner it stays.

[@danpatton3891]

@@drewledbetter526 A lot of shooters are having issues with the Lee REAL bullet. I wonder of there isn't enough bearing surface to to keep the bullet engaged in the rifling under heavy loads. Lead bullets are supposed to deform and expand into the grooves of the rifling. My guess is the REAL bullet isn't fully expanding into the rifling.

[@luckysevenairammo1217]

@@danpatton3891 The R.E.A.L doesn't like to be pushed too hard, they have limited bore contact. Most people willie nillie load 100-120 grains and shoot it. From my experience the R.E.A.L bullet will slip the rifling with 100gns. With 65-75 grains from my Hawken they shoot very well, with 100gns they are all over the place.

[@jeebis44]

I have one of these too, with the exact same sights. I have found that PRB likes minimum charges, and conicals like heavy charges for accuracy. I’m not familiar with the bullet you’re using - where can I find a mold for one?

[@straightpipec6099]

Good to see you. Another good one

[@allenjones4949]

Hello IL,
I have a question for you sir about the Lyman Tang Sights.
Did you drill and tap the tang, or find a factory 3 hole tang that would accommodate the sights.
Also, what type of Lee Shaver accoutrements did you use with the Lyman sight?
Thanks Idaho Lewis. Really amazing what you can do with your TC's.
Allen

[@bittingeroutdoors1225]

Hey Idaho I've noticed you haven't posted any new videos in awhile and am hoping that everything is well with you. Didn't know if you were still doing the forums or not so I decided to try to reach you through here. I have a Thompson Center Verneir peep and was wondering if there is a way to make it click or lock into a repeatable position when placed in the upright position for use. Mine doesn't seem to have a stop so you have to guess if it's in the same exact angle after each shot. It's mounted on a TC Hawken presently but would like to mount it on my Lyman GPR flintlock. Any advice would be appreciated. Your my go to guy for traditional muzzleloaders information. Hope to see some new videos from you soon. Also was wondering why some of your older videos have vanished. Thanks

[@staceyporter6095]

That'll do! Nice shootin' Lewis!

[@anthonyduca4554]

Ok, I want to know what’s in the spray bottle? Some magic juice?

[@clintster4945]

Idaho, dumb question, is the grease groove considered a gas check? Trying to find a good bullet for the new Montana muzzleloader season and they say all lead no gas checks or sabots

[@user-yn3lk4xf2c]

Did you stop making videos.

[@tonkatank045]

Is this a "light" powder charge? I typically see guys running 100-120 grains. I thought the rule of thumb was more powder when using a heavier rounds

[@daricdenney4132]

I really need to get mine out and play but I need some bullets. Wheres a good place to get some to shoot before I get my casting equipment back together and order some molds. I've got 2 54s and a 50. Also a LRH barrel that needs goodies too.

[@funkla65]

Looks good to go for the ranges most guys will shoot with these.
That bullet is heavier than the standard .50 Maxi. Do you find these 48" twist barrels to run out of stability at a certain yardage? I've seen that your fast twist barrels hold up to 500+ yards..

[@idaholewis265]

I have shot these Stock 1:48 Twist Rifles accurately to 500 Yards, Here is a link to one of them ua-cam.com/video/wBEFYhZgUzk/v-deo.html

[@metroplexchl]

Nice group....how do adjust the sights? Or can you?

[@Archiballd123]

UUU man can you give a name of this small diopter?? i need it

[@ChrisHuisman1963]

hi lewis nice once again...what are you using for you powder tubes. thanks

[@idaholewis265]

I get these from Buffalo Arms Co.
Here is a link for the Vials, read the description at the Bottom and it gives you the link to the Red carry Box
www.buffaloarms.com/2-dram-water-proof-glass-vials-pvc2.html

[@ChrisHuisman1963]

@@idaholewis265 thank you

[@kevinhart3701]

Do you have washers under the rear sight?

[@idaholewis265]

Yes, the Lyman 57SML Leans forward when mounted on these TC Hawken’s and Renegades, The washers you see under the Lyman 57 is to correct this Forward lean/tilt. I show this in detail on my Forum, and how to Correct it

[@kevinhart3701]

@@idaholewis265 Thanks for the info. I bought the Williams sight for my Renegade using the rear to mount the sight. Due to the thickness of the stock you can only adjust the sight half way down. I’m wondering how you have yours installed to fix this issue?

[@AndrewRuthven]

Hi What are the sights you are using

[@davidtaylor9654]

What height is your front globe .

[@plantface510]

Would you use a 370 maxi ball for deer out of a tc hawken?

[@forestgrump2168]

my dad did for a couple f years. always exited, but the wound didn't see to show much expansion .

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

Always wanted a smoke poke but everyone else buying them up so I'll be doing my homework looking for a deal

[@indydurtdigger2867]

Give EBAY a look. Some of the people buying them up are parting them out there. You can still put one together for a decent price, depending on what ya find cheaper than than a complete one will cost by a good bit. I still find it hard to believe that not too long ago there were scads, literally piles of these things around that no one wanted. Now they're becoming hens teeth with steep price tags.

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

@@indydurtdigger2867 it upsets me greatly the funny business ruined the old world

[@idaholewis265]

Keep an eye on Gunbroker as well 👍 There were LOTS of these old Rifles made, Find yourself a .50 or .54 TC Hawken or Renegade, Set Trigger model withOUT the QLA Muzzle and you will have yourself an AWESOME Rifle 👍

[@indydurtdigger2867]

@@idaholewis265 Gun Broker supports the scalpers. I shop there but only buy out of necessity. Still sore I had to buy primers off one of them last year.

[@jayce8322]

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