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  1. James Kopp

    Who among us are PIPE smokers?

    Who here is also a pipe smoker? Not necessarily int he traditional sense....but enjoys a good pipe and tobacco after a day of shooting. .I would love to know what your are smoking (pipe) and what is your favorite blend....For me I smoke a few pipes, but my go to right now is a Missouri...
  2. James Kopp

    Who is going to Kempton?

    Booked my hotel to attend Kempton for the first time ever.... Can't wait... Who all is going from here? Anything is should not miss?
  3. James Kopp

    Kempton Gun Makers Fair

    Mainly looking for add ons.like powder measures, vent picks, i need a new shooting bag... stuff like that....there should be plenty of those vendors correct?
  4. James Kopp

    Kempton Gun Makers Fair

    I see that this event is coming up soon...Can anyone tell me about the in and out of the event..Places to stay , must meet/see vendors... places to eat...I am thinking about heading to this event, and would love to hear from folks that are going and have been in the past...
  5. James Kopp

    I FINALLY shot my Woodsrunner for the first time!

    Awesome. Word of advice... practice with your rifle before changing sights.. I have a Woodrunner .50 and was my first shooting a flint lock...After getting over the flinching with the pan, and ect the groups began to tighten up ...even when using a bench rest. that be beauty of flintlock shoot...
  6. James Kopp

    Returning member now in Va

    Where about is your land..I have a decent parcel, just South of Farmville....near GreenBay, Va that my personal woods walk and sanity spot.....Working the land is always a adventure....Love to hear some tips and trick to land management.
  7. James Kopp

    Returning member now in Va

    Howdy neighbor.....RVA here......... Where you shoot?
  8. James Kopp

    Returning member now in Va

    Nice, I know that area well... done lots of fly fishing in that area.... Welcome back
  9. James Kopp

    Returning member now in Va

    Where in VA are you from
  10. James Kopp

    ADDING SOLDER TO LEAD FOR ROUND BALL CASTING

    Is there any advantage or disadvantage to adding solder to your lead for casting...I am currently using lead the is about 99.9% (very soft) and have some 50/50 and 95/5 solder lying around.....Can I add it to the melt for a more "solid" ball? I tried looking at older posts, but saw nothing...
  11. James Kopp

    Why no black powder hunting personalities

    what video????, send out the link. .I love BP videos.....
  12. James Kopp

    Casting Lead balls for the first time _ advice Needed...

    THAT HAPPEN WHEN I GO SWIMMMING IN COLD WATER
  13. James Kopp

    Casting Lead balls for the first time _ advice Needed...

    what about pewter?
  14. James Kopp

    Casting Lead balls for the first time _ advice Needed...

    Trying to keep it traditional....I think that the Long hunter of the time did not have that luxury of even heating with a stove...... Fire is that way!
  15. James Kopp

    Casting Lead balls for the first time _ advice Needed...

    All- I am getting ready to attempt to cast some .495 round ball using a campfire. I have the lead (99.998 pure)..I was able to source a 5lb ingot from local plumbing wholesaler. I have a cast iron pot and ladle along with the bullet mold...I am looking for any tips or trips for casting balls. I...
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