Old school meets new school

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I picked up a Maxim 50 a few weeks ago when they were on sale. Topped it with a Romeo5 to clear the moderator, and took it out to range. This is my first time shooting a muzzle loader, and it’s something different. Managed 13 shots over a few hours. The moderator does keep the noise down, but it also keeps the smoke down, which in practice is good, but cmon, it’s a black powder rifle, I want smoke!

Lots of cleaning getting started, and I’m glad I used the Blackhorn solvent at the range. It is by far the most unpleasant pungent oder I’ve witnessed. You don’t want to use it inside.

Lots of fun.