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    Just finished my first Hawken .54!!!

    Finally got to shoot it yesterday. Shot great! Big boom the first time and every time... I tweaked around with different amounts of powder and seemed to do best with 75gr. FF Goex. I had a 10 shot pattern in a 2 in ragged hole @ 25yards. Not bad for me. Thanks again for your kind comments...
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    Just finished my first Hawken .54!!!

    I polished the brass just like normal, cleaned it with degreaser and treated it with Birchwood-Casey's Brass Black. It took 2-3 coats to get it to the desired finish. It has held up well, so far.
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    Just finished my first Hawken .54!!!

    much obliged!
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    Made a nifty range box last weekend!

    This pic was taken before the harware was installed. I installed a brass carry handle on the lid and a draw latch on the front panel to lock it.
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    Just finished my first Hawken .54!!!

    I used a medium rasp to get the rough shape I wanted. Then started working it down through progressively finer grit sandpaper. 150/220/400/600. At 400 grit, I started "whiskering" until no more grain could be felt and then finished it up with 600... The finish is nothing more than tung oil...
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    Nipple size?

    I just happened to have a metric / SAE thread gauge in my shop. That darned thing is handy!
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    Made a nifty range box last weekend!

    No worries Ohio, I ain't goin' into business... I found one like it online and couldn't bring myself to pay the $169 they were askin' for it. I think I MIGHT have $30 in materials in it. :v
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    Made a nifty range box last weekend!

    Whoops! Just read the notice: "This area is for discussing the use of Shooting Accessories. Posts related to making equipment, should be placed in "The Craftsman"." Mods move as you see fit... :redface:
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    Made a nifty range box last weekend!

    Picked up some nice looking poplar and planed it down to 3/8" and slapped togethr a couple of drawers. Looks like it might work out well for trips to the range.
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    Just finished my first Hawken .54!!!

    Una mas....
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    Just finished my first Hawken .54!!!

    Just thought I would take a minute to show off the reason I joined this forum! Just finished her up over the summer.
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    My First Hawkins .50cal gun kit

    Looks great!!! I just finished my first Hawken over the summer. Glad to hear you had fun shooting it!
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    Newb from West Tennessee!!!

    Thanks to all for the warm reception. :hatsoff:
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    Newb from West Tennessee!!!

    I'm new to black powder but not firearms. Just getting into traditional BP and this looked like a good place to stop by and hang out for a while. I look forward to getting to know you all and learning more about this really fun hobbie!
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