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Here is a complete list for the modern day muzzleloader when hunting
MUZZLELOADER MUST-TAKE GEAR
by Brad Fenson
When deciding to venture to the Northwest Territories for a Dall's sheep hunt with Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters, it didn't take me long to decide to do it with my trusty muzzleloader. The backpack hunt that I opted to book would be physically demanding, and packing the right gear would be crucial to my success. Clothing, boots, sleeping gear and packs were all carefully considered before placing them on my "must-take" list. In the end I used a small fanny pack to stow everything I needed in one small, convenient bundle. I took extra powder and bullets in the event my rifle or scope was banged in the rugged terrain. Accidents happen, but being prepared means you have the powder and bullets to check your zero if necessary.As it turned out, I only required a single shot to take a great 10-year-old ram with a sweeping full curl on his magnificent set of horns.
SHOOTING GEAR
Triple Seven loose powder (canister left in main camp)
Powder flask to take on hunt (enough volume to hold powder for 10 magnum loads)
Powder measurer
Six speedloaders
One capping tool filled with 209 primers
20 PowerBelt Platinum bullets
Ziploc bag to store all shooting components in a dry environment
CLEANING SUPPLES
Resealable bag of 50 presoaked cleaning patches
100 dry patches
Wire brush
Screw-in T-handle to turn ramrod into cleaning rod
Cleaning jag
Small tube of breech plug lubricant
Small bottle of cleaning solvent
Ziploc bag to store supplies and prevent leaks or spill
Those critical primers do not belong in your dirty, lint- and dust-filled pants pocket. Just imagine what a few grains of grit will do to a tiny flash hole. Most speedloaders have a cool primer pocket built in, so take advantage of it.
Usually, I have five or so shots with me on a typical deer hunt. If at all possible, I carry an entire can of propellant or box of pellets and a few packs of bullets that stay in camp. You just never know what can happen that would force you to zero in the field.
Here is a complete list for the modern day muzzleloader when hunting
MUZZLELOADER MUST-TAKE GEAR
by Brad Fenson
When deciding to venture to the Northwest Territories for a Dall's sheep hunt with Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters, it didn't take me long to decide to do it with my trusty muzzleloader. The backpack hunt that I opted to book would be physically demanding, and packing the right gear would be crucial to my success. Clothing, boots, sleeping gear and packs were all carefully considered before placing them on my "must-take" list. In the end I used a small fanny pack to stow everything I needed in one small, convenient bundle. I took extra powder and bullets in the event my rifle or scope was banged in the rugged terrain. Accidents happen, but being prepared means you have the powder and bullets to check your zero if necessary.As it turned out, I only required a single shot to take a great 10-year-old ram with a sweeping full curl on his magnificent set of horns.
SHOOTING GEAR
Triple Seven loose powder (canister left in main camp)
Powder flask to take on hunt (enough volume to hold powder for 10 magnum loads)
Powder measurer
Six speedloaders
One capping tool filled with 209 primers
20 PowerBelt Platinum bullets
Ziploc bag to store all shooting components in a dry environment
CLEANING SUPPLES
Resealable bag of 50 presoaked cleaning patches
100 dry patches
Wire brush
Screw-in T-handle to turn ramrod into cleaning rod
Cleaning jag
Small tube of breech plug lubricant
Small bottle of cleaning solvent
Ziploc bag to store supplies and prevent leaks or spill
Those critical primers do not belong in your dirty, lint- and dust-filled pants pocket. Just imagine what a few grains of grit will do to a tiny flash hole. Most speedloaders have a cool primer pocket built in, so take advantage of it.
Usually, I have five or so shots with me on a typical deer hunt. If at all possible, I carry an entire can of propellant or box of pellets and a few packs of bullets that stay in camp. You just never know what can happen that would force you to zero in the field.
going to big island hawaii in Oct this year?
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and we are going to be camping at Mackenzie State Recreation Area...so we will be on (the west side?) about 30 miles south of Hilo...Anyways, we plan to see Akaka Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Red Road, Lava Tree State Monument and Rainbow Falls. What else is there to do on that side of the island? Will it be worth the drive (and money) to visit Kona? Also, where should we go to see a good Luau?
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First of all, Mackenzie State Rec Area is located on the east side of the Big Island. Not many tourists go down that far and you will find mostly locals in the area. That's good and bad, in that not all locals in that part of the island are "visitor friendly", so keep that in mind. There can also be incidences of vandalism, car break-ins, etc. because it is fairly isolated. There is no water there.
The other problem of staying "at the end of the road" so to speak is that for you to visit any of the places you've mentioned, with the exception of the Lava Tree State Monument, you're looking at a minimum of an hour's drive. May not seem like much, but after a day or two of back and forth driving, gas at $5/gal, you'll rethink that.
You might consider camping at one of the campsites located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for part of your visit, instead. Not only is it more convenient to the HVNP, but they are kept up better. I will add that if you do choose to do so, you'll want to bring fairly warm clothing and rain gear as it does tend to get "cool" at night and misty/drizzling conditions are common as well.
Namakanipaio Campground is off the main road (Hwy 11) and has water, restrooms, picnic tables, etc. and is a first-come, first-serve campground. It only has 8 campsites, so can be tricky finding one open at times. http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
Contrary to the other response left, it is called the Big Island because it is fairly big, unless you just plan on driving around the island on a windshield-tour, there is a lot of driving to get from point to point. Kona is the western side of the island and where most of the tourist activities and hotels are to be found because it is the sunny, dry side of the island.
So, if you're wanting to go to a luau, Kona will be your destination. Kona is about 3.5/4-hrs drive from Mackenzie State Park. Its about a 2/2.5-hr drive from HVNP Unless you're a member of Costco, fill your vehicle with gas in Hilo when possible, gas runs 15-20 cents/gal more elsewhere on the island.
I invite you to visit my blog at www.myhawaiifoodfun.com, click on the Big Island under the Categories section to get a better idea of what kind of activities are available.
First of all, Mackenzie State Rec Area is located on the east side of the Big Island. Not many tourists go down that far and you will find mostly locals in the area. That's good and bad, in that not all locals in that part of the island are "visitor friendly", so keep that in mind. There can also be incidences of vandalism, car break-ins, etc. because it is fairly isolated. There is no water there.
The other problem of staying "at the end of the road" so to speak is that for you to visit any of the places you've mentioned, with the exception of the Lava Tree State Monument, you're looking at a minimum of an hour's drive. May not seem like much, but after a day or two of back and forth driving, gas at $5/gal, you'll rethink that.
You might consider camping at one of the campsites located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for part of your visit, instead. Not only is it more convenient to the HVNP, but they are kept up better. I will add that if you do choose to do so, you'll want to bring fairly warm clothing and rain gear as it does tend to get "cool" at night and misty/drizzling conditions are common as well.
Namakanipaio Campground is off the main road (Hwy 11) and has water, restrooms, picnic tables, etc. and is a first-come, first-serve campground. It only has 8 campsites, so can be tricky finding one open at times. http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
Contrary to the other response left, it is called the Big Island because it is fairly big, unless you just plan on driving around the island on a windshield-tour, there is a lot of driving to get from point to point. Kona is the western side of the island and where most of the tourist activities and hotels are to be found because it is the sunny, dry side of the island.
So, if you're wanting to go to a luau, Kona will be your destination. Kona is about 3.5/4-hrs drive from Mackenzie State Park. Its about a 2/2.5-hr drive from HVNP Unless you're a member of Costco, fill your vehicle with gas in Hilo when possible, gas runs 15-20 cents/gal more elsewhere on the island.
I invite you to visit my blog at www.myhawaiifoodfun.com, click on the Big Island under the Categories section to get a better idea of what kind of activities are available.
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