...and fired twice. 60 grains 2F with a pinch in the pan
First shot low/left of 8-1/2 x 11" paper target. Second shot missed altogether at 32 yrds. The 2nd ball/patch def. went down the barrel harder. Using .530 and .018 patches from Kiblers. I did use a range rod.
Cleaning was easy despite first allowing black stuff peeing all over the place because somebody forgot to plug the ignition hole. you can see a little resultant stain 'charactor' on brass buttplate and side plate.
Speaking of character, my experiment with LMF Barrel Brown and the lock resulted in the old 'layed under a dead mule for 2 months' look, but I kind of like it for now. Think I'll try the darkener next time.
On the stock I used Iron Nitrate with a heat gun followed by oil varnish for sealer and top coat. I think next time I'll take better care of the porous areas.
Brass parts were filed and polished, Barrel draw filed and browned, gotta try blueing next time maybe.
Lot of work! But had a lot of fun too. Thinking about he Fowler, but may settle for a SMR 36 Walnut in the meantime!
-Simon
First shot low/left of 8-1/2 x 11" paper target. Second shot missed altogether at 32 yrds. The 2nd ball/patch def. went down the barrel harder. Using .530 and .018 patches from Kiblers. I did use a range rod.
Cleaning was easy despite first allowing black stuff peeing all over the place because somebody forgot to plug the ignition hole. you can see a little resultant stain 'charactor' on brass buttplate and side plate.
Speaking of character, my experiment with LMF Barrel Brown and the lock resulted in the old 'layed under a dead mule for 2 months' look, but I kind of like it for now. Think I'll try the darkener next time.
On the stock I used Iron Nitrate with a heat gun followed by oil varnish for sealer and top coat. I think next time I'll take better care of the porous areas.
Brass parts were filed and polished, Barrel draw filed and browned, gotta try blueing next time maybe.
Lot of work! But had a lot of fun too. Thinking about he Fowler, but may settle for a SMR 36 Walnut in the meantime!
-Simon