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  1. Andrewmtnman

    1860 arbor removed

    I finally got around to drilling and removing the loose arbor. I think it may have been removed and repinned at least once before. What are your thoughts on the strength of this?
  2. Andrewmtnman

    Superimposed load rifle

    I was fortunate to visit the Cody museum recently. Honestly, it was overwhelming with cool stuff and history. One thing that caught my eye is this rifle. Can anyone explain why appear to be 2 ignition points on one barrel? Had to throw in the last picture for fun
  3. Andrewmtnman

    Any shops in Wyoming?

    Worth visiting? My wife and I will be in the Sheridan area for a week coming up soon. I'd like to check out a few ML shops. We will probably hit the Cody museum. Probably travel to Yellowstone area as well. If ya know of any please advise
  4. Andrewmtnman

    Deer sled

    I just built this sled out of some scrap wood and a 55 gallon barrel. Unfortunately I haven't been able to test it on a deer yet. My thought is it would make the travel to the truck easier with or without snow. I've used a wheeled cart but I find them difficult on sloped terrain. What do you...
  5. Andrewmtnman

    Mass Bear hunt

    Well, I'm giving it my last try today. I'm a bit concerned that the pan doesn't ignite, it very damp, foggy, and humid out here today. After lunch I'll dry the pan and refresh the powda. Definitely a quiet morning in the woods
  6. Andrewmtnman

    WANTED 1 1/4” leather strapping

    I am looking to make a sling for a Hawken style rifle I own. Was thinking around 1 1/4” wide and probably 48-55” long or so. The older looking the better. Let me know what you have
  7. Andrewmtnman

    Investarm Hawken question

    I have a 45 caliber rifle and would like to also have a 54 caliber option for the same rifle. The current barrel is 15/16 wide. What are my options in getting a barrel in 54? Where do I look? Does it have to be an Investarm barrel? Also, I don’t want to spend more on a barrel than another 54...
  8. Andrewmtnman

    Land Trust hunt

    Does anyone have experience with hunting on land trust properties, in particular in Nebraska?
  9. Andrewmtnman

    Tight ramrod

    I recently broke my wood ramrod that came with my long gun, flintlock. It’s a repro done by JP Gunstock from the 80-90’s. Just received 2 new ones from October C, one hickory and the other Derlin. I’m trying to fit the new hickory rod, it’s sanded enough to fit nicely down the three pipes but...
  10. Andrewmtnman

    Sausage time

    I probably will be chastised for this but I have been using these products from Lem for several years now. Wondering if any others have tried them. We think they are pretty good. I tried my hand at making my own seasoning blend but that didn’t taste as good. I use the Chipotle Bourbon for...
  11. Andrewmtnman

    Early antler drop/no fat

    I've read in a couple other posts that bucks have been taken in December 22' and had already dropped their antlers. I too had gotten one on Dec 12th that had dropped. Does anyone know why they seem to be dropping earlier than most years? In addition, neither of the 2 bucks i got or the 2 does...
  12. Andrewmtnman

    Tag #2 with flintlock

    It was another good morning in the woods for me. I hit him a little farther back than I wanted. Not sure if I flinched or if he jumped a bit, probably me! He was 15 yards and only went 30 yards after I hit him.
  13. Andrewmtnman

    First flintlock deer

    Well, this morning was around 20* here in CT. I was in my spot watching the sunrise around 6:45 with blustery winds persistent. While glassing the thick understory forest I spotted a decent buck off in the distance but heading my way. This gave me time to prepare, pulling back to full cock...
  14. Andrewmtnman

    Browning touch up

    Hey guys, I have an area on my rifle where the finish needs help. The cock hit the frizzen at some point before I owned it and I’d like to try to blend it back but have no idea what product to use. Any suggestions?
  15. Andrewmtnman

    Full cock in stand

    I have a siler lock on my flint. I just started deer hunting with it this year. When I pull from half cock to full cock to prepare to shoot, the “click” can be heard in the next county over. On this particular lock, you can’t fire it until the set trigger is pulled. To avoid the loud click I...
  16. Andrewmtnman

    .44 "Dickens" challenge

    Decided to try the old .44 cap and ball from 40 yard leaning on a tree. I did better than expected. I was happy to hit the paper 5 out of 6 times. Not that it would be ever used at that distance but why not try.
  17. Andrewmtnman

    Italian museum photo

    Thought someone may find this photo interesting. My daughter is in Venice at a museum and sent me this. They look like wheel locks mostly, I think?
  18. Andrewmtnman

    Rhode Island flint?

    Visiting the shore today. Any chance some of the stones are chirt??
  19. Andrewmtnman

    Knife ID

    My dad pulled this out of his pocket today and said it was his father's knife. I'm curious if anyone has an idea of when and where it may have been made.
  20. Andrewmtnman

    Butchers block conditioner

    So my wife was just conditioning our block and I happen to pick up the bottle to read it. It is mineral oil and bees wax. Has anyone ever tried this as a patch lube?
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