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  1. J

    Reloading Manual

    If you were going to buy only one, which would it be, Lyman or Sam Fadala? Thanks Jimbo
  2. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    Work is progressing on my the underhammer. I received my custom thimbles from John Taylor. They have a 3/8" dovetail and the inner one provides an attachment point for the forend. Nice work, John! Thanks, Jimbo
  3. J

    What barrel would you buy for a T/C?

    There is a barrelmaker in Gassaway WV named Ed Rayl. His phone number is (304) 364-8269. He recently rifled a smoothbore for one of the forum members for $65. Others on this forum have mentioned that he is very good at freshening old barrels. You might want to give him a call. He could...
  4. J

    Range Report: .62cal "RIFLED" GM Flint Barrel

    My new underhammer is almost ready to shoot. The barrel I ordered from Ed Rayl is: I'm thinking that my grooves are shallower. That, plus the slower twist leads me to believe that I should start at 100 gr 2F. I'm going to mike the barrel. If it is .62, I'll order .610 balls, wonderwads...
  5. J

    .62cal Rifled Flint Barrel

    I ordered 2 barrels in June 05. Received the first in Mar 06 and the second in May 06. They were both straight 1" octagon in .54 and .62. They cost about $130 each.
  6. J

    Percussion underhammer

    I'm having an underhammer built and I opted to order musket cap nipples. Hopefully, the larger caps will be easier to handle. Jimbo
  7. J

    .62cal Rifled Flint Barrel

    I ordered a .62 cal barrel from Ed Rayl. It is 1:104 twist with Forsyth rifling. It somtimes takes a while for a barrel, he has a good reputation and seems to be very busy. The way he explained it, he does all the barrels ordered for a given caliber and then moves on to another caliber. How...
  8. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    Here is a progress update on my long-awaited underhammer: We are working on the .62 barrel first. The sights are installed, the barrel has been mounted on the action. The breechplug attaches to the action ia 3 allen screws. When everything is set up, he will dimple the breechplug where the...
  9. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    I'm sitting here on top of the mountain at noon and the temperature has gotten the whole way up to +5. I'm thinking about spring and shooting my new toy. I'm going to take Paul's advice and start with a lighter load. I bought 2 cans of 2F Goex. (I use 3F in my .50's.) Now I'm thinking about...
  10. J

    4F Main Charge

    I had a conversation about hunting the late PA Flintlock season at the local watering hole a few days ago. The subject was firing dependability in bad weather. One of the guys said he never had a problem with his flintlock. When I asked him his "secret", this is what he told me: From my...
  11. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    Paul, My 32" barrel has a 1:104 twist, to emulate the Zephyr. They posted the following ballistic chart: Ballistic Calculations of the 20 Bore Ball Driven by 175 Grains of Black Rifle Powder Muzzle Velocity of 1700 fps Distance Velocity Energy Bullet Path (yards) (fps) (ft-lbs)...
  12. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    My underhammer was put on hold due to some financial issues. We are now proceeding with the project. Dave has cut the breech plug, mounted the .62 barrel to the action, and attached the rough buttstock. Tuesday, we will mount the sights and take the measurements for the stock. We are going...
  13. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    I got my second barrel from Ed Rayl - the 1:104 Twist .62. Dave's finishing up another project this week and I'm next on the list. Most of the parts have been ordered. I will post pictures as it progresses. Jimbo
  14. J

    My new underhammer

    GMWW and FW, I just got a .62 1:104 twist barrel made for me by Ed Rayl. It's threaded and crowned and "in the white". I paid him $255 for 2 barrels - the .62 and a fast-twist .54. His turnaround time is 3-6 months. Dave, my gunsmith says they are nicely done. Jimbo
  15. J

    Musket Cap Question??

    Somewhere I read that one or two dry fires can "peen" the nipple and make the caps hold securely.
  16. J

    New underhammer receiver and stock arrived

    I'm in the process of having a custom underhammer built. See Jimbo's Underhammer The tip of the trigger where it fits into the hammer sear (I don't know the correct term) broke off on the action I bought from Blue Grouse. I emailed Bruce and he gave me the phone number for Deer Creek (765...
  17. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    Since this rifle will be primarily used for hunting deer, I'm ordering this: Safari Sling from Cabelas For an old fat guy, I do a lot of walking. Towards the end of the day, any iron I'm carrying gets pretty heavy. This should help. Jimbo
  18. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    I sent the following request to Ron Blomquist at: Blomquist Percussion Works I'll post the answer when I get it. Jimbo
  19. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    John, What you showed in the picture is perfect! I like the dovetail idea better than solder. It also solves the attachment of the forearm issue. Would you possibly have time to make me up 2 sets for 7/16 ramrod? If so, please let me know how much and your address and I'll get you...
  20. J

    Jimbo's Underhammer

    I'm ordering all the little parts we need for the rifle and am now thinking about ramrod thimbles. I have been looking at: Muzzleloader Builders Supply Thimbles I think I need 3 - one to fit in the forend and 2 more up the barrel. I'm going with 7/16" so I can use the same ramrod for the...
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