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  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Patch question.
    No they don't look burned. They are exhibiting a carbo ring on the outside which may indicate a loose load. A tighter load combination...
  • rafterob
    To steam it out the finish must be removed. I would do it now. Use some alcohol and remove a minimum area to be steamed. Unless you have...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread New Member From NC.
    Welcome from Asheville. Use the Firearm identification section to get help with your pistols. Looks to be original.
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Guten Tag!.
    Welcome from North Carolina. It is always nice to see what our European members come up with.
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread How heavy is too heavy?.
    Seems to be in the range of a Schuetzen rifle. We'll be interested in your experience after you receive it.
  • rafterob
    Barrel clearly says Spain on it. Any idea what lock that is?
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Buckshot Loads in a Smoothie?.
    What is the caliber of your bore? The shot size matters a lot when talking about smaller smoothbore calibers. A very basic load to start...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Cva mountain rifle.
    Sounds like you have a real conundrum on your hands. The best option would be for you to send me the NIB Kit and alleviate your anxiety...
  • rafterob
    I have an opportunity to make an offer on one of these, looks like a mid to late 1970 production. What are your estimates on current values?
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread CVA Kentucky.
    Another issue with blockage can occur if the threaded nipple shaft is long. It kinda bottoms out in the flash channel and fowling can...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread CVA Kentucky.
    Pyrodex is your problem, but the magnum caps should take care of that. Good advice from Grenadier, do what he says. The replacement...
  • rafterob
    If its working for you, great. I shoot a .495 ball and pillow ticking. Never really measured it. You don't mention what powder or lube...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread New member N.C..
    Welcome from a fellow Ashevillian. Check out the French Broad Rifles (maybe you already have). www.frenchbroadrifles.com
  • rafterob
    Quite the collection, it looks like a variety of combustible and maybe non combustible types. A couple appear to be black powder...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Seneca Run???.
    It is a scheduled part of our annual Primitive weekend. the past few years no one has opted to participate. Mainly because it is...
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