hope you stocked up on your jump through hoops pills to collect. I've had to make claims against all 3 shippers and none of them are easy to deal with. But I have had less claims to deal with when shipping with USPS priority (knock on wood ) I've never had a claim as long as I send it priority costs a little more but is worth the piece of mind.
What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?
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Wow, i've been punching down the shoulders but that's visible. I had know idea, thanks Rob!
Good morning from Piikani Camp. 35F and sun coming up. Life is good.
Norman Brooks
45 Cal.
Note to self. When you have your rifle all dialed in, don’t change from 3f to 2f. Couldn’t hit anything. Haha. Sometimes a humbling experience is good for us.
Nice day though.
Nice day though.
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
I worked on Fowler #2 today. Shaping the stock and scraping. Filing the wood and metal edges. It's cleaning up nicely. Soon I'll be finishing metal and drawing the carving.
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Jack, that is looking so good!!! Keep it up!!
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Life’s a struggle heavy rain London so my power to big workshop is out, But I got a small lathe in side shed. Put up 4 jaw chuck and started turning my 5th breach plug for my 28g barrels. The first two plugs the fire holes were the wrong angle and plug was too short, the next two plugs perfect till I broke a 5/16” tap, not feeling well that day, and yesterday made the 5th I call it progress learning to be a gunsmith . Threading a 11/16” breach thread with a new die, so converting 12 g barrels with a big thread tap might be a struggle but it can be done The new in the white , 28g barrels cost me £265 at holts auction so I got to get it right, Just luck it fitted my .36 double ml rifle. Now the challenge of getting the hook right so it holds barrels in place . Do have a go .
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Chilly one at camp. Hot coffee soon.
No bears so far…
No bears so far…
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The last three days I spent at the Quad State blacksmith roundup in Troy Ohio. Tailgate sales netted me some fun stuff. Most of the blacksmith hammers and ball peens I paid $1 for I'm happy for the coil spring to make tools as I didn't have any in that size. The little lead pot will be handy when I get it cleaned up. The big stake anvil in the middle is awesome. It was a working anvil when George Washington was alive. I'm looking forward to getting it stump mounted and forge historical things on it as was done originally.
Ohio Rusty ><>
Ohio Rusty ><>
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Changed back to 3F powder at the shoot today and tied for first place.
Guess my rifle no like 2F.
Guess my rifle no like 2F.
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Finicky like most women are .... that is why we always call our rifles a she ....Changed back to 3F powder at the shoot today and tied for first place.
Guess my rifle no like 2F.
Ohio Rusty ><>
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There is a few guys here envy you because you have to much fun.Changed back to 3F powder at the shoot today and tied for first place.
Guess my rifle no like 2F.
Haha, we’ll ya just gotta get out there aches and pains and all.
That ground gets tough to sleep on even with all the blankets underneath.
That ground gets tough to sleep on even with all the blankets underneath.
I’m a believer in the Jack London quote.
“…..I shall not waste my life in trying to prolong it. I shall use my time.”
Easier said than done for some. But I love the message.
“…..I shall not waste my life in trying to prolong it. I shall use my time.”
Easier said than done for some. But I love the message.
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If you ever want the best build manual for a N.W. trade gun , with patterns , just holler at me ...its free ...that goes for everyone ... Take care
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Oh your welcome bud ... It was told to me too back in the 90s . Gotta keep passing this info on ! Take care bud
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Shot my 40 cal. Mountain Rifle to check on the accuracy (or possible loss of) since I coned the barrel using one of Joe Woods tools. I used ladder loads starting at 30 grs. 3F and worked up. My old load was 35 grs. 3F behind a .390 ball and 018 patch lubed with my last bottle of Lehigh Valley lube. I had to increase the charge to 45 grs. to get the same accuracy, the POI has not changed and if possible, it might even be more accurate than before.
