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  1. new2bp

    Kicks like a MULE

    If at a bench and working on accuracy just add a sand bag between you and the stock Also dont be afraid to use one of those slip on recoil pads
  2. new2bp

    Unmentionable powder measure

    223 case holds a perfect 30gr charge of 3Fg for my 1858 45-70 case holds 75gr 3Fg And a 30-378 weatherby holds 1.75oz of #5 lead shot
  3. new2bp

    inexpensive spotting scope recommedations

    Two of my modern guns have 32x scopes on them.... So for just range time, one or both come along anyway, so I just set 'em up on bags and front rest in a convenient spot on the next bench over (the range I use has a TON of space and is never that crowded so using multiple spots isn't an issue...
  4. new2bp

    Ball diameter and weight

    What? you copy/pasted somone elses response to the same question on the modern ML site. Are you a bot or spammer or scammer ? Reported!
  5. new2bp

    Is there a lube for shooting conicals?

    Ideal lube recipe will vary dependent on local temps, etc. What works for me in mid summer in Florida won't work for someone in Minnesota in December or January. Crisco or some other natural oil as a base, beeswax to harden, and lanolin to make sticky. Use a double boiler to melt (get cheap...
  6. new2bp

    Stock insert...

    If you don't want the permanence of epoxy, I've bedded receivers and v-block/take down screw area of 10/22s using aluminum tape. Works great, should work fine for the barrel channel of a muzzle loader. Can be attached to barrel even, instead of to stock, super easy with the octagonal flats.
  7. new2bp

    Pattern paper..

    While the local skeet range is next to the air port and we do have banner towing planes/services in the area, I'm not so sure many of 'em would be willing to do a slow-n-low flyby with a strip of butcher paper hanging off the back end so we can pattern our guns as if we were shooting at a bird...
  8. new2bp

    TC New Englander ramrod

    Just got a New Engander (relined to 45) sans rod. Amazon has CVA cut to length rods with a 10-32 insert on one end for $11 with prime free shipping
  9. new2bp

    Which 1858 Remington to get

    What year is yours from? Is there a known cut-over or were years mixed production?
  10. new2bp

    Which 1858 Remington to get

    23148... Ah well!
  11. new2bp

    Which 1858 Remington to get

    Mine is a '71 date code as well. Unsure of how much the PO shot it, but I've put about 150 rounds through it. Wonder how close ours came off the line? (I've found the Porsches that were made on the other side of my '65 356C coupe, be cool to find a gun sibling)
  12. new2bp

    Which 1858 Remington to get

    Mine is a Lyman imported Uberti from the early 70s. But ... historical correctness aside, if I were to buy again I'd be real tempted for the .36 version w/ adjustable target sights....
  13. new2bp

    Help me. I'm moving to Florida. My poor barrels!

    N Fla here too Only rust issues for me (modern or muzzle loader) have involved getting rained on or really heavy dew while hunting followed by a bit of laziness/"do it later"-itis
  14. new2bp

    Do The Math

    If we only cared about cost per shot we'd all be shooting rimfire or air rifles. Now if you wanna talk about cap availability vs being able to whack out your own flints (if you live in the right area) and make your own BP, well, OK you have a point.
  15. new2bp

    Need Your Advice on .50 CVA Hawken Load Development Testing

    I'll start by saying 3moa is about what I can do with a modern rifle and a 2moa red dot or good irons at 100 yards due to my eyes... so be sure your 100 yard expectations are within your limits - physical, equipment and skill That said, my CVA .54 shot PRB best at 50 yards with milder loads...
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