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  1. rafterob

    Cva Hawken pistol

    Plenty Accurate. I have the Mountain pistol, basically the same just a different stock.
  2. rafterob

    Is there anyone out there that can make a barrel for a muzzleloader rifle?

    Rice barrels for one. I know the number of makers has dwindled but I believe there are still one or two others out there.
  3. rafterob

    Another new guy from NC

    Welcome from Asheville and the French Broad Rifles (Like Buck Mentioned). You can check out our website for basic info. www.frenchbroadrifles.com
  4. rafterob

    Need help Identifying this Blunderbuss and authenticity. Thanks

    I concur with the others on this. Crude decorations and finishing.
  5. rafterob

    Flint Leather, Side Fit

    A properly sized flint will fit back in the jaws and nearly touch the closed frizzen. Many folks notch out the leather so the flint can sit back in the jaws for the best grip. The flint by no means has to touch the jaw screw. Flints are sized by both width and length.
  6. rafterob

    Noob from NC

    Welcome from Asheville and the French Broad Rifles.
  7. rafterob

    Trench, here!

    My how time flies! Welcome back!
  8. rafterob

    The far left state

    Well welcome from the far right of the map, NC.
  9. rafterob

    Vintage Buffalo Company Bullets question

    I have 2 boxes of flat nose and tried selling them, even tried giving them away and no takers. I asked $10 at first, reduced price to $5. Good luck.
  10. rafterob

    Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment

    Had a small Siler with the same issue. Bent the hammer slightly to get it a little closer. But my flint still sits off to the side in the jaws. Sparks and sets off the charge so I'm ok with that.
  11. rafterob

    First Flint bore charge not going off.

    You need to dry patch before shooting to remove any oil that may be down by the flash hole. No need to patch with any kind of liquid. Insert your touch hole pick and proceed to load. Remove your pick after loading. This assures a good channel to your charge. Keep an eye on your pick because it...
  12. rafterob

    Maybe better patch lube option?

    I am a convert to Dawn and water. It was presented to me by a champion shooter of our region. Just enough dawn to make the water feel slick. It doesn't take much.
  13. rafterob

    Odd results; bench vs. offhand shooting

    When I was sighting in my flintlock on the bench I was getting close but could not seem to get it zeroed in. One of our clubs experts advised me to finish up my sighting offhand as Flintlocks are "persnickety" on the bench. His advice panned out.
  14. rafterob

    Wesson rifle

    That is the main comment I have heard over the years, questionable metal used for the casting.
  15. rafterob

    Took my new Traditions Crockett to range for the first time

    I have a CVA Squirrel, so, similar but not quite the same. 50 yards no problem, 80 is a challenge, I have not yet hit a 100 yard target with it (but I have not tried either). I shoot 10 grains 3f which seems to be plenty for target shooting.
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