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    Lock finish

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    Lock finish

    I am not sure what I have here. It's a TC Hawken. I suspect that it has never been fired or just a few times. The bore is shiny and looks real good. The rear sight has been removed and a scope is attached. The frizzen looks like someone fired it a couple dozen times and the barrel has none...
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    Lock finish

    I am rebuilding an older Thompson Center Hawken. I have ordered replacement L&R lock from Track of the Wolf. Do I need to blue, brown or finish the lock in any way or just inlet to fit?
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    .45 or .50

    Jake, I am also a newer shooter. Earlier this spring I was in your shoes and trying to decide. Since hunting was my first prioraty, I chose a Lyman Deerstalker .54 percussion. I liked the smaller size for hunting and it's the one that fit best when I shouldered it. I am used to hunting...
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    Flash Pan Safety

    Well I have found this discussion informative. I am new to flintlocks and plan to go on my first flintlock hunt in a couple of weeks. I was curious as to popper gun handling when hunting with a flint. During transport to and from it seems that lock down and pan open with a frizzen stall in...
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    Priming horn

    Hey folks, I have been having a blast with my Lyman Deerstalker cap lock. Even took my first buck with black powder recently and the Lyman performed flawlessly. I am now getting into flint rifles. I have just finished building a GPR from a kit in 54 and my brother in law gave me a Thompson...
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    Muzzleloader during modern rifle season

    I hunt archery with a bow and then a bow or muzzleloader for the rest of the season. Some days I take the bow and some the smoke pole. I have a Winchester lever 30/30 I always take on hunting trips just in case but it never seems to make it out of the case. Still hunting with a bow or...
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    Percussion Rifle KIT!

    I am just finishing my first build, a Lyman GPR kit. My experience was that you could do as little or as much as you wanted with this kit. True you could just sand it smooth, stain it and put it together. I used chisel and carving tools and actually shaped the stock as I wanted it and to my...
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    It's time to turn the page..

    I have read more than a few of your posts sir and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. I just got into muzzleloaders this year. I purchased a Lyman Deerstalker that I have been learning about and enjoying making smoke with. I am elbow deep in a GPR flintlock kit and have...
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    54 Lymen GPR Hawken rock lock kit

    Oh sorry I forgot, I found a detail sander with the small 2 inch or so triangle head to be worth every cent as far as saving some time rough sanding.
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    54 Lymen GPR Hawken rock lock kit

    I am currently working on my first GPR kit. First tip is that wood comes off a lot easier than it goes back. If you use a dremel, do so judiciously. Like many have said I removed some of the fish belly but go slow, hard to keep the lines straight. I also did some reshaping on the wrist to...
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    Crazy Crow German tan skins

    Crazy crow states the German tan skins are "commercial brain tan". Does anyone have experience with these skins and are they breathable like brain tan? Are they good for making pants or a shirt out of?
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    Using Shenandoah lube

    Tried a search with negative results. Those of you that use Shenandoah Valley lube, what is the best way to use it? Do you apply it as you go? Can you pre soak strips? I am planning to try cutting strips and cutting at the barrel. Any suggestions would be educational.
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    Tools

    Ok I am guessing I did not explain myself too well. I have a Lyman GPR kit. I have no experience with wood or steel. I am trying to figure out what tools I need. Maybe a couple of good straight files say 1/2 inch and 1/8 inch, a couple of gouges not sure what size. Some kind of wood files...
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    Rifle WT. for Hunt'n?

    I do a lot of bow hunting and I think it influences my rifle hunting. Like you I prefer to hunt a lot from the stalk. My two favorite rifles for hunting are the Winchester 94 lever in 30-30 and the Lyman Deerstalker. The light weight and shorter length of the Deerstalker makes it a pleasure...
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    Tools

    Anyone have a suggestion on some basic tools or chisel sets for a rifle build? Looking at one of the larson kits from Midway
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    Lyman vs Jedidiah Starr

    Hello, I am planning to build my first flintlock. I have a Lyman Deerstalker percussion and that is what got my interest going. This will be my first build. I have minimal skills with wood so I will learn as I go. I figure to go slow and be patient. I have purchased The Gunsmith of...
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    Question for the "old guys"...Is it just me or are there others?

    I work in the modern day hustle filled frantic world. I love my time away to recharge my batteries. I was lucky enough to grow up being taught a love for nature and how to get along in the woods. I also love history and learning from those that came before us. I think there is a great...
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    Lyman Deerstalker

    The weight is light at about seven pounds. As noted above it is not one of the more PC/HC rifles. It is what it is, a great deer hunting rifle. I really like mine as all my hunting is either from a stalk or in a tree stand. It's the smokepole equivalent of the 30-30 winchester lever gun...
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    Rifle fit opinions

    The Deerstalker fits well but it only has a 24 inch barrel and the rifle is designed to shoulder shotgun style like a modern rifle. It actually made it a little more muzzle heavy which helps steady it for offhand shots. I am not sure what shortening a rifle designed to shoulder at the bicep...
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