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  1. Hammond79

    Too small balls

    OP stands for over powder
  2. Hammond79

    Loading info for Barnes sabot in .54 Lyman TR ?

    Th There is sister site ModernMuzzleloading .com I believe, that discusses topics like yours, with sidelock/tradional guns. That site will probably be quite helpful.
  3. Hammond79

    Squirrel Hunting Attire

    Many years ago as a kid in Western Arkansas I'd usually wear faded overalls and an old OD Green "Pickle suit" Army surplus shirt. Sometimes other camo clothes. I killed scores of gray and fox squirrels in my teenaged years with unmentionable rifles and less frequently with shotgun. I was in the...
  4. Hammond79

    Can powder brand be responsible for this much difference?

    I believe it absolutely could be the powder. As previously mentioned Swiss is "hotter" than Schutzen. However, how long has it been since you shot last? If it's been a while and if you are using prelubed patches maybe they dried out or rotted lessening the gas seal. That's another possibility.
  5. Hammond79

    Need Your Advice on .50 CVA Hawken Load Development Testing

    Of the variables you mention I think 1 and 7 can safely be ignored.... I doubt a Hornady, Speer or cast lead ball (if truly pure lead and the same diameter) will have any effect on accuracy, same with percussion caps... if you use the same ones all the time you should be fine. There are many...
  6. Hammond79

    New Member from Texas

    Welcome from Central Texas near "The Great Place"
  7. Hammond79

    What ML movie should be made now?

    The Searchers, but with period correct costumes, firearms etc. Along with a story line better aligned with the actual Cynthia Parker story. It could incorporate the 1836 attack and the early Texas Rangers like RIP Ford and Jack Hayes etc... I also think a realistic movie about the 1774 battle...
  8. Hammond79

    Problem with ignition on my new Hawken

    I had a similar experience recently shooting a few rounds with a percussion .45 w/o a patent breech. I had awful slimy fouling that completely clogged the flash channel after about 20 shots. I was swabbing with lubed patches(what I had at the time). I attribute my issue to the very light coat of...
  9. Hammond79

    .45 Round Ball Water Test

    Also if you're having accuracy issues with PRB I'd recommend lower powder charges, especially if you think the twist is too fast.
  10. Hammond79

    .45 Round Ball Water Test

    I have not. That was my first water test. I've only shot balls out of this gun. Lands are .453 (11.5mm) and using a .30-06 case head I think the groove Dia. is close to .472/.473 (~12mm)... makes for .010 rifling depth... not sure I could get a good seal... even REAL would have a gap as it's top...
  11. Hammond79

    .45 Round Ball Water Test

    Thank you
  12. Hammond79

    Looking for .540-.545 round ball mold.

    Marty Arms makes molds in .01" increments. https://www.martysarms.com/ They are also sold by BPI. I found them while contemplating a .52 cal rifle build...
  13. Hammond79

    Ideas on Flint British officers fusil?

    I will concede that officers even in this day must privately purchase many items issued to enlisted troops. I have no doubt that almost all "Officer's Fusils" were privately purchased. It is possible ALL British Officer's Fusils were privately purchased. Most originals I've found seem to be in...
  14. Hammond79

    .45 Round Ball Water Test

    Interesting historical tidbit. Thanks.
  15. Hammond79

    .45 Round Ball Water Test

    Thank you. You're absolutely right about shot placement, can't substitute it.
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