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  1. J

    Lead purity question additional info.

    FROM J.D.R Additional information on non-pure lead balls. When I posted the question about using non-pure lead balls, I did not indicate my intentions. They are used strictly for target and matches, not hunting. Last week I took several sets of 54 cal. balls to the range and conducted a...
  2. J

    lead purity question

    FROM J.D.R Additional information on non-pure lead balls. When I posted the question about using non-pure lead balls, I did not indicate my intentions. They are used strictly for target and matches, not hunting. Last week I took several sets of 54 cal. balls to the range and conducted a...
  3. J

    lead purity question

    This question has to do with the purity of the lead used to cast round balls. I obtained 200 pounds of wheel weights for almost free and melted them down into 2 pound ingots. What I discovered was when I started casting 54 cal. round balls they weighted only 219.5 grains instead of 223 grains...
  4. J

    new " used" T/C, need some suggestions

    I have the same gun in 54 and 40 cal. Dixie has a beautiful "rose wood" rod and you can install you own brass tips. realy makes the gun great. It is on 255 for $16.95. They come 36" long by 3/8". Be sure to order you tips.
  5. J

    REAL lead cost what??

    I used both stick on and regular weights and melted them together in to 2 lb blocks. I'm going to have a friend measure the hardness and will report on his findings. I have noticed the balls are a little harder to load but appear to shoot at the same place on the target. Will report on...
  6. J

    REAL lead cost what??

    I been purchasing used wheel weights from my local tire shop for $20 for 200 lbs. When you melt them down you get about 18 to 19 lbs of material for 20 lbs of weights. In a .54 RB that is 100% lead it would be 224 grains you have a RB of 219.5 grains. I figure the patch protects the bore so...
  7. J

    Need Expert Advice

    I have the same T/C in 40, 50 and 54 cal. and fixed the problem with RWS 1075 caps. keep your caps very dry in their box until the day of shooting.
  8. J

    FFg versus FFFg

    :wink: FFg versus FFFg. I have a great amount of FFFg Goex powder and would like to use it in a Green Mountain .54 cal. barrel for 100 yard target scooting. Has anyone ever tried this and if so how much powder is a good light load? Send me your recommendations directly please. Thanks, Jerry
  9. J

    Patches? We Don' Need No Steenkin Patches . . .

    I found great 100% cotton material at a fabric shop called JoAnn's. They are a chain store so there should be one near you. My wife helped me with the selection and she indicated the thread count was 350. Very tight! I have used about one half yard and that made about 400 patches for a .40...
  10. J

    thinking of a T/C renegade(used) , what is good price?

    I have a T/C Hawken I purchased in a pone shop for $95.00 with a very good barrel and double set triggers. The blueing was a lettle worn but repairable. I would look around some more. Better guns are out there. Test fire any gun you are interested in. If the owner will not let you test...
  11. J

    .395 ball mold

    About the .395 round ball mould. Rapine Bullet Mould Mfg. at (251) 679-5413 in East Greenville PA. makes a double .395 with handles for $89.95. See page 5 of their catalog #20. I do not think they have an E-mail address but I have purchased several items and they are great to deal with. I...
  12. J

    GM 36/40 barrels for TC Hawken?

    With regards to the .40 cal GM I purchased mine in June 06 and just love the "no" recoil and extreme accurcy at 50 and 100 yards. Under 3/4" at 50 and 1-1/8" at 100 yards. Mine is the 1" across the flats, the target verson and I paid $170.00 plus$10.00 shipping. I was a drop-in in my Cleland...
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