xmas gift,s to myself

[fogducker]

hey all..i just bougt a traditions lightning as gift to myself for xmas it,s in my lap now getting all kinds of hug,s ..but i have to finish my shopping to fill a huge sock to get the rest of the goodies
what do you,s think a scope maybe?or how about some hint,s for powder or what ever you,s think i will need
help me spend some money fellow gun nutz
cheers all and have a merry xmas
Don

 

[Huntsman]

Good for you fogducker,I recieved my X-mas gift 2 weeks ago,a T/C Encore 209x50 mag. don't tell the wife cause she don't know!!!
The scope that I used for my last in-line(NEF) and is now on my new one is a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5X32mm.I'll give it a try this year and see about maybe going to a 3-9x40? My bro "Gilly",introduced me to Hodgdon triple Seven(777) pellets,they're clean and easy to use as they come in 50gr pellets as well as 30gr pellets so you can customize your load.
There's quite a few types of m.l. sabot's out there to choose from.I'm assuming it uses 209 primers I don't think it really matters,I use Winchester primers if that makes a difference?
For other accesories,cleaning kit(with 777,soapy water will be all you'll need to clean it, I use Butch's Black Powder bore shine and Bore Butter for everything,spare ram-rod,something to carry pre-measured loads,breechplug lube(I use Bore Butter).

Good luck and Merry Christmas!!