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    Resuming work on my squirrel rifle

    Looking real good.
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    Re-sizing a barrel.

    Never Mind guys I found someone willin gto trade me barrels, thanks for all of your input though. Happy Rifle Building.
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    Re-sizing a barrel.

    Thanks guys. I am taking it to the same size the entire length. But I was going to cut one side then flip 180 and cut the opposite side. Will do all 8 flats on half the barrel and then do the other end. Thanks for the replies keep them coming. :thumbsup:
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    Re-sizing a barrel.

    It is in fact a regular Douglas barrel with a 5/8 Breech thread. If it does have some warpage I see nothing wrong with some "arm strong" straightening. Thanks for the replies guys, keep them coming.
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    Re-sizing a barrel.

    That was my main concern is the warping, but I have and have seen people bend barrels to straighten them. And I am a machinist and have access after hours to the machines I need.
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    Re-sizing a barrel.

    I have a question for the experts. Do you see any reason you couldn't mill a barrel down in size from 1" to 7/8"? Have a free 1" barrel in a .45 and would rather do a 7/8" just because of the weight. Thanks in advance.
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    Would this make a good muzzleloader?

    What site is this on? Would love to see it.
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    Wal-Mart Pillow Ticking - What are Different Kinds Like?

    Yep always have used the "spit lube". A lot of the old timers at Friendship did the same thing.
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    Pietta 1851 Navy--Getting ready to shoot

    That was my point.
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    Loading from a Flask

    Do what I do and double shot it with the flask. That Is what I do for my flintlock.
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    Loading from a Flask

    You are still only pouring 20grn (mine is 25grn)of powder in each cylinder using a flask. And only that 20+grn is exposed if in fact you do get a hot enough ember to ignite the charge. Been around BP all my life only saw one rifle fire off the powder after being poured down the barrel. That was...
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    Pietta 1851 Navy--Getting ready to shoot

    You are still only pouring 20+grn of powder in each cylinder using a flask. And only that 20+grn is exposed if in fact you do get a hot enough ember to ignite the charge. Been around BP all my life only saw one rifle fire off the powder after being poured down the barrel. That was at Friendship...
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    Pietta 1851 Navy--Getting ready to shoot

    Loading straight from the flask is the only way to go. So much simpler than measuring it out with a standard powder measure. :thumbsup:
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    .44 navy Conversion (Again)

    Here is the Reply I got from Pietta. "Yes correct the best regards, F.lli Pietta " WOO HOO :g
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    .44 navy Conversion (Again)

    Sent this e-mail to R&D and am awaiting their reply. "Is it true that you will soon be offering such a thing (http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...temid=967945)? I would love to have one but fail to see how this is possible. Please tell me this is true. And can you tell me how you are getting...
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    .44 1851 Navy Cyl. Same as the .44 1860 Army Cyl.?

    Thanks for all of the replies everyone. I am gonna go ahead and try this conversion and I will be posting my findings. Wish me luck. :grey:
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    .44 1851 Navy Cyl. Same as the .44 1860 Army Cyl.?

    Thanks alot guys. I will be sure to pick one up at the next gun show. :grey:
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    .44 1851 Navy Cyl. Same as the .44 1860 Army Cyl.?

    Awesome Thomas you rock. :grey: Oh by the way where did you find this info? In the actual catalog or online?
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    .44 1851 Navy Cyl. Same as the .44 1860 Army Cyl.?

    Thanks for all the help guys. One more question. What is the bore size of the .44 Army? Just curious since most 45 LC's are .451, .452 or .454. I know I use .454 roundballs but they get sheared on being rammed in the cylinder. Thanks in advance. :grey:
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    .44 1851 Navy Cyl. Same as the .44 1860 Army Cyl.?

    OK thanks Bakeoven Bill. My next question would be is there any reason the conversion for the 1860 Army wouldn't work on my 1851 Navy? Thanks in advance. :grey:
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