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      J.D. replied to the thread Unbeatable bore rust.
      <<<Colerain. It's their standard 58 barrel round bottom grooves. It's very rough... Lots of chatter marks on the lands but most of the...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Getting there !.
      As a former high power rifle competitor, I suggest replacing the flint with a wooden block and dry firing a minimum of 10 minutes a day...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Too small balls.
      Maybe use a thin OP wad over a reduced load, and an over shot wad barely thick enough to hold the ball in the chamber? Accuracy probably...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Ball diameter and weight.
      There are a couple of good videos on Youtube onloading and firing your revolver that might alleviate, at least, some of your confusion.
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread ramrod tip ?.
      Chambers sells a 5/16, tapered iron tip, threaded for 8-32, for $5.00 + shipping, that should mitigate your problem.
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Kibler Colonial Trigger Install?.
      Shine a bright light toward the side of the stock, from the opposite side of the stock, where you are standing. Line up the hole in the...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Homespun riflemen’s knife.
      Dave, I think we do agree, in general. IMHO, "large" is relative, and without a dimension, or a direct reference to another knife, in...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Frustrated - Hopefully just the growing pains of a newbie.
      Is this a new gun, with a new barrel? If so, that barrel needs a good cleaning to remove machining oils, before any range time. Though...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Just Off The Bench.
      Very nice work. Very nice. I love the combination of stains and the way they were incorporated into the finish.
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Mold size question for .40 cal.
      I suggest buying a few different sizes of balls from someone Like Track of the Wolf, or another supplier, to test which diameter of ball...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Homespun riflemen’s knife.
      Loyalist Dave, It's interesting Browning specifically mentions his large knife. IMHO, large knives did exist, but were they often...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread Homespun riflemen’s knife.
      Dang Wick, you almost gave me a heart attack with that blast of actual history. LOL In addition to your explanation, the long blade...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread How many shots in a row without picking or wiping pan ?.
      I pick the vent every time a charge goes down the barrel. Wipe the pan and frizzen as needed. It's very rare to have a misfire.
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread 65 year old lock parts???.
      Tongue depressors and popsicle sticks bought at craft sections of big box stores, coupled with double stick tape and various grits of...
    • J
      J.D. replied to the thread MINIMUM LOAD.
      IMHO, go to the range to test lowest, reliable, accurate load, at that range, beginning with about 20-25 gr and work down from there.
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