Muzzy Season 2023

["J"]

Muzzle loader was shot and it hit both times in the bullseye. Ordered the field pod after shooting my brothers Caldwell that does the same. Should’ve ordered one of these sooner
All my muzzleloader stuff is organized and waiting too be loaded up in the truck. Looking forward too hanging out doing deer drives with my brother and @Ohiosam and the rest of the guys at the orchard.
Here’s hoping for a great season for all you fellas!!!! Enjoy the time together with family and friends afield. Looking for one more in the freezer.

 

[Hedgelj]

I just confirmed zero and sighted in the one for my kid. I'll make loads up either Friday night or during bs time on Saturday morning.

 

[bigten05]

I love muzzy season its been awhile since I haven't had a buck tag late season. We don't need the meat so everything is safe until next year around here. Good luck to all.

 

[giles]

Love it! I used to carry a shooting stick and still do sometimes. Ramping up to look like I'll be working this ML season. Not sure I've ever missed one but I will likely be going out elite style if I go out at all.

 

[GoetsTalon]

Remember to put the powder in first lol. I have this ball I had to pull years ago. The little ball puller worked perfectly.

 

[Bowkills]

Can we just use small straight walled single shots? they are primative enough by todays standards.... If we go out the kid will be using a xbow.....this weathers messed up. Havnt seen much big herd movement since the warm weathers hit. Might of scattered a tad im not to sure. I did see 6 bucks together friday evening. Be cool to get a bachelor group to pass by.

 

[GoetsTalon]

Buddy seen a bachelor group of three all with there racks and this pic was a day ago at Ottawa park in Toledo. They had a poaching problem a few years back and I can see why lol

 

[bowhunter1023]

Still need to shoot mine. I did take the spent primer from last season out of it today, so we're part way there

 

[bowhunter1023]

Got the confidence decoy out.

 

[Bighoun52]

Shot mine yesterday. Shooting the best it ever has. Loaded up. Will take off in the morning

 

[5Cent]

Offhand at 150yrds in the side yard today, shes still got it. She's $ at 100, couldn't recall if I ever shot at 150 so had at it.

 

[hickslawns]

5 cent-I'm impressed.

Shot mine today. Within about 2-3" at 100yds. Sitting on tailgate with some sticks. For a non Annie Oakley shooter, I'll take it. My muzzle loader and I have not had the best relationship over the years. Even today it gave me fits. The trigger guard has something wrong with it. Have to physically hold it up with. Middle and ring finger while squeezing the trigger. It won't lock into place.

 

["J"]

Made it too Ohio, stopped in and met @Chancegriffis too drop off some shockwave sabots for @hickslawns and @Dannmann801 will hillbilly express them. Now that’s some too good shit right there!
Made it too the farm, breakfast in the morning with @Ohiosam and then some plinking with my brother.
He’s got a .17 cal that needs zeroed in. Should be some fun shooting.
Now bring on muzzy season!

 

[Shoot-straight]

One shot to confirm it was still on tonight. A little tip on breech plugs… couple years ago I forgot to take mine out and it rusted up a bit. Since I’ve been taking mine out after I clean everything up. Ended up misplacing it 2 years ago and about lost my shit trying to find it. Now I put it in a sandwich bag and tape it to my sling so that doesn’t happen again. Good luck everyone!

 

[5Cent]

One shot to confirm it was still on tonight. A little tip on breech plugs… couple years ago I forgot to take mine out and it rusted up a bit. Since I’ve been taking mine out after I clean everything up. Ended up misplacing it 2 years ago and about lost my shit trying to find it. Now I put it in a sandwich bag and tape it to my sling so that doesn’t happen again. Good luck everyone!

Good idea. After having one breech plug stick years ago, she always gets cleaned before going back into the safe and breech plug antiseeze applied before screwing back in lightly.

 

[Left field]

Got my schedule for the year , off for gun season , have to work during muzzleloader ,

 

[hickslawns]

Good idea. After having one breech plug stick years ago, she always gets cleaned before going back into the safe and breech plug antiseeze applied before screwing back in lightly.

I clean mine and swab some bore butter on the breach plug before stowing it away for the year.

 

[bowhunter1023]

I add a dab of Vaseline to the threads to keep mine from locking up.

Nice 7:45A wake up for my neighbors today Slight change in load, but still pretty solid. Clean bore shot from 50 to the right and I definitely pulled it a touch. Second shot up top. Adjusted 8 clicks and cleaned her up. Close enough for horseshoes and deer. Went to the 295 grain TMZs with 100 grain of pellets, so I'm assuming I'm around that 1600-1650 fps mark.

 

[Bowkills]

thought about it the xbow hasnt been shot since mid november. I made my kid fling one with the use of the headlights. Still 0. Hunters should be out tomorrow. Im just hoping people are bumping deer walking in dark. My kid has been very effective keeping deer off our property with constant atv riding during the warm snap. Never know whats dumb enough to walk by a elevated shack.

 

[CJD3]

To any new guys to muzzy hunting; if it’s going to be freezing temps, remember to put that empty gun somewhere like the truck or cold garage where it can cool down before u load it.
Loading a warm smoke pole from the house then going out to freezing temps can sometimes cause condensation in the barrel and get the powder damp.
Keep yer powder dry and best of luck these next 4 days!