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Robroy

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Hello, looking forward to sharing information and solving the problems we face in these troubled times. I shoot a T/C 50 Cal Hawken, a 44 C and B Pietta New Model 1858 Army, and a 50cal Traditions Trapper. My favorite is the Hawken. It is truly, even compared with my modern buddies, my favorite rifle. I have taken Deer and Javelina with that pal. without getting to personal that's about it. I enjoy the black powder hobby, but Finding powder these days is a challenge as well as trying to communicate with Thompson Center after it was reacquired by the former owner, Gregg Ritz. I had some questions concerning the use of black powder substitutes. Oh well, On ward and Up ward!

Robroy
 
Robroy said:
Hello, looking forward to sharing information and solving the problems we face in these troubled times. I shoot a T/C 50 Cal Hawken, a 44 C and B Pietta New Model 1858 Army, and a 50cal Traditions Trapper. My favorite is the Hawken. It is truly, even compared with my modern buddies, my favorite rifle. I have taken Deer and Javelina with that pal. without getting to personal that's about it. I enjoy the black powder hobby, but Finding powder these days is a challenge as well as trying to communicate with Thompson Center after it was reacquired by the former owner, Gregg Ritz. I had some questions concerning the use of black powder substitutes. Oh well, On ward and Up ward!

Robroy
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Dear Rob Roy with a handle like yours you should be into Herring Butt Scots Snaphances ! These new fangled cap locks will never catch on ! Irrespective. welcome
Regards Rudyard who has hunted with such guns
 
I'll be walking around the pre-Christmas Oaks show with the un-fired CVA .50 Mt. Rifle I've got for sale. Any one else on here go to Oaks regularly? You know, the huge, regional show that has maybe two tins of overpriced caps in the entire place?
 
Rudyard said:
Dear Rob Roy with a handle like yours you should be into Herring Butt Scots Snaphances ! These new fangled cap locks will never catch on ! Irrespective. welcome
Regards Rudyard who has hunted with such guns
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I will admit, I was not familiar with the Herring Butt Scots Snaphance. I looked it up and partner, that looks extremely interesting! However, I am still having trouble with my Kentucky Flint Lock kit Pistol. I know I messed it up somehow but I can't seem to get a spark out of that thing. LOL, must be the lose nut pulling the trigger, right? As for the new fangled cap locks never catching on, I agree! I have stock in Buggy whips I can hardly wait until the public wakes up and returns to the more dependable and environmental friendly horse and buggy transportation.
 
Boomerang said:
Welcome!
The best thing to do is buy powder and caps on-line by the case to reduce the high cost of shipping and hazmat.
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Yes, and I thank you for that suggestion, it is really a great idea and I only wish I could. At 78, one heart attack down and wife fighting the good fight with cancer, that is one avenue that is closed to me. I do appreciate your suggestion, it is just not practical or economical for me at this time.. I just had some BP substitute someone gave me a year or so ago and was curious. I do have some Black Powder, enough for my limited use these days! LOL!!! All that junk about the retirement and the golden years...Don't you believe it! Wherever you are in life's journey today, you are in your golden years! Thank you again!
 
Robroy said:
I will admit, I was not familiar with the Herring Butt Scots Snaphance. I looked it up and partner, that looks extremely interesting! However, I am still having trouble with my Kentucky Flint Lock kit Pistol. I know I messed it up somehow but I can't seem to get a spark out of that thing. LOL, must be the lose nut pulling the trigger, right? As for the new fangled cap locks never catching on, I agree! I have stock in Buggy whips I can hardly wait until the public wakes up and returns to the more dependable and environmental friendly horse and buggy transportation.
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Well I think maybe the Heering butt Scots snaphance might be a bit of a stretch for now . I made 6 of them & some lemon butt pistols .I don.t think theirs any kits for them there not very' mainstream' hardly even 'side creek ' but go's with your handle hence I mentioned them. Good luck whatever you do . Cheers Rudyard
 
Robroy said:
Yes, and I thank you for that suggestion, it is really a great idea and I only wish I could. At 78, one heart attack down and wife fighting the good fight with cancer, that is one avenue that is closed to me. I do appreciate your suggestion, it is just not practical or economical for me at this time.. I just had some BP substitute someone gave me a year or so ago and was curious. I do have some Black Powder, enough for my limited use these days! LOL!!! All that junk about the retirement and the golden years...Don't you believe it! Wherever you are in life's journey today, you are in your golden years! Thank you again!
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Ya, I get that. It is a lot of money to buy a case at a time. Black powder substitutes are a lot more readily available and will work fine, but they have more ignition problems than real black. Caps are getting ridiculous in price now days, if you can even find them. Some have resorted to the Tap-O-Cap and are making their own. They seem to be pretty reliable, but a little time consuming to make. Casting your own balls saves some money too, but it also takes a little investment in equipment.
 

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