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    7 months wait worth every second....TVM Lancaster

    Oops...never mind, just found the website post. Thanks.
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    7 months wait worth every second....TVM Lancaster

    That is one gorgeous rifle. I've been out of this game for a while, but am looking to do something similar to yours...so who is TVA?
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    More Hawken Challenges

    Hi Herb, I saw the copy you guys built at GRRW when I was in Helena to see the original. A very nice piece indeed. Now it resides in the basement where it hasn't seen the light of day in quite some time. George Oberst, the firearms curator, pulled it out for me to inspect. It's never been fired...
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    More Hawken Challenges

    I'm using a pre-carved from TOW and working off the prints from Greg at the Hawken Shop. I've even been over to Helena to measure Bridger's Hawken on display there. Thought I heard a Blackfoot yell as I was looking down the sights :shocking:I even dug up a copy of a Buckskin Report in which Mike...
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    More Hawken Challenges

    Settled in for a little chip makin' on the S. Hawken yesterday and ran into a few problems...er...I mean challenges. This is a piece that I'm making from parts gathered over the years: Bob Roller lock that I bought back in the 80's, Hawken shop triggers that I bought back about the same time...
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    .54 shooters with a chronograph

    Darkhorse, That little stunt probably put a nice "character" ding in that stock of yours! Yeah, I thought of that too and I value my hide too much to get carried away with large charges. I don't think 120 grs of fffg will be that much of a problem in my barrel, but I'll talk to the folks at...
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    .54 shooters with a chronograph

    Well, well, well....You got me to scratchin' my chin and thinking and I remembered buying that black powder manual back when I was in high school. Went down in the basement and, lo and behold, it was in a box with a bunch of old Buckskin Report issues from the 70's. It were right under my nose...
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    .54 shooters with a chronograph

    Yep, I've gotta agree with you on the shot placement being of utmost importance. I've yet to see a critter go far with a hole in both lungs. Have seen 'em travel with only one lung gone, so I won't take marginal shots. Reason I'm looking for top velocity is to maybe pick up a few more yards of...
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    .54 shooters with a chronograph

    I've almost finished my Hawken .54 and I'll be working up some loads for it. Barrel is 34", 1 1/8 across the flats so she'll handle stout loads. I'm wondering about top velocity I can get out of this rifle. With 120 to 140 grains of ffg and Irish linen patch over powder and one around the ball...
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    Still Hunting

    Ditto to all that's been said above. For me, the importance of picking apart the brush with binos can't be overstated. I shot my elk this year in her bed at 30 yards and she never knew I was there. I saw her rump patch in the binos and was able to move into position for a shot. When I'm...
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    Decisions...what a grand dilemma

    Hello Barbie, No sales pitch needed. I've yet to hear one thing negative about your operation and your reputation speaks for itself. Plus you're just plain ol' nice :)Now, I do have a question for you. I'm looking for a .54 that I can stoke up pretty good to get the velocity I want (in the...
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    Decisions...what a grand dilemma

    Thanks Dan, Even though I've never spoken personally with either one of them, I get the sense that they are top notch folks! At this point in time, it looks like I'll be going with them. Regards, Bearman
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    Decisions...what a grand dilemma

    Just thought I'd see if I could get some more opinions to my question....Anyone built a TOW or Chambers Lancaster style kit? What was your experience like building it? Was the quality of the wood to your satisfaction? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Bearman
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    Decisions...what a grand dilemma

    Rootnuke - The job you did on your rifle was spectacular. Have you had a chance to shoot it yet? Was that a Colerain barrel? Also, what were some of the smaller sources you used for parts (where did that patchbox come from)? What does your rifle weigh? Bob - did you go with a kit or did you just...
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    Decisions...what a grand dilemma

    Hi guys, I've been wanting a flinter about as long as I can remember. I've decided that I'm going to build an Isaac Haines in .54 for chasing deer, elk, and pronghorn out here in Montana. Reason for this choice is I think this rifle is mighty pretty and I like the idea of a wee bit shorter...
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    Old Bones & Powder Horns.

    Got in on this thread a little late...but just wanted anyone that was interested to know that I just got a horn from October Country. I asked for a certain size, twist, tip color with enough white to do some scrimshaw on. A few days later that's exactly what showed up on my doorstep. Can't do...
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    First project, First boo-boo

    Hi guys, Thanks for the replies. The stock that I have is TOTW's precarved. I had thought of taking that barrel and tang down a bit farther, but the thing that held me back on that is I'm already in there a ways and thought it might take it too far. I went to Helena and measured the Bridger...
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    First project, First boo-boo

    So glad to be a member of this forum. I've been working on my first "non-kit" gun, an S. Hawken halfstock in .54. So far I've got the barrel and tang inlet nicely so next I went to work on the lock. The lock is a Bob Roller that I bought 15 years or so ago (for the unbelievable price of $25!) so...
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    1770 Lancaster .54,... its a done deal

    Wow! Great job! I just joined the forum today and I am in the process of building an S. Hawken .54 halfstock, so I anticipate talking to all of you builders as it all unfolds. I'm assembling this rifle from various parts I've collected over the years, but I've been eyeing the Haines kit from...
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    Howdy!

    Howdy to all from NW Montana. I found this forum whilst searching for sign bringing me back to muzzleloading after 20 some years. Used to be into it heavy when I was back in high school then got lost....now back after having played with those modern shootin' irons since then. Looking for a...
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