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    powder horn woes

    The hole is in between 1/4 and 3/8". The hang up seems to be about 1/3 of the way up the horn, which is about 12" overall. It definitely trickles.
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    .54 hunting loads

    My new Early Virginia has a 42" barrel and is a .54. I'm about to sight it in with the goal of a 100 yd zero with whatever I decide for a hunting load. I was thinking 90 grns., but would be very interested to hear what people who have been at it for years use.
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    So, What pattern is my Longrifle? Virginia or PA? PICS

    I'd say Carolina.
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    powder horn woes

    I just got to shoot my new TVM Early Virginia a couple of days ago, and also attempted to use my new powder horn. However, the horn is impossible to work with, as it will pour out a few grains and stop, after which I shake it, and a few more come out, so I stuck with my old powder flask. Is...
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    New Early Virginia by TVM

    Yes, the lock is on the correct side. I'm not a true lefty though; I'm right-handed, but shoot left handed and am left eye dominant. I just realized I have some interesting stats on my nine gun collection--two are flintlocks, three have octagonal barrels, and four are specifically left handed.
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    New Early Virginia by TVM

    No, sir; I'm not overseas. I'm at the Naval Academy, and we typically get about a month of leave due to summer training, and mine's not till July-August. However, you're more than welcome in advance for when I do go overseas. Thank you for your support.
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    new (well secondhand) flinter

    Norfolk, I'm sure you've been asked this in the forum before, but I haven't come across you yet. I know the situation for shooters in the UK is different (if not non-existent) but what are the laws for black powder? I'm just curious; I can't imagine living under UK gun laws. Thanks, Caleb.
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    New Early Virginia by TVM

    7 months later, the EV arrived at the house. Bear in mind that with these pictures, you've seen as much of it as I have. I still have to wait til July to actually see it. Anyway, the specs are .54cal 42" swamped barrel, L&R Queen Anne lock, Premium+ maple, and all mounted on brass...
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    Black powder question

    First of all, I think the primary advantage of black powder is the satisfaction of knowing you're in the same boat as your forefathers. An advantage of BP over a substitute is that it is more sensitive to ignition, and in flintlocks, this is critical, as the powder in the pan needs to catch a...
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    The Patriot

    In October of 2002, I saw this movie for the first time, at the ripe old age of 13. A few weeks later, my dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I, having already done research on period firearms due to the curiosity the movie aroused, answered "a Kentucky Rifle." I ended up with a...
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    Sight-in/ Break in

    Thanks for the tips, everyone. One more question (for now). When drifting sights, is it necessary to have a vise, or is having someone else hold it sufficient?
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    Sight-in/ Break in

    This particular barrel will be a Green Mountain .54 1-in-72 twist. And your bringing up loads reminds me, I am planning on using hunting loads of 80-gr. Other than raising/lowering point of impact, does varying the loads affect accuracy, namely, the group size? And Rat Trapper, I like your...
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    Sight-in/ Break in

    Also, I intend for this rifle to be a deerslayer, so I want the sights to be set for hunting loads with a center of mass sight picture. I shoot high power/service rifle a lot and use a six o'clock hold, but this is for targets whose exact size and distance are known, and as this will not be...
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    Sight-in/ Break in

    Well, it's been a while since I've posted last, as I've been awaiting my TVM Early Virginia with bated breath. My EV is being built now, and should be ready in 3 or 4 weeks (though I won't get at it until mid/late July). Anyway, I understand the basic principles of sighting-in primitive...
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    New TVM Virginia - Finishing the Rear Sight

    Are there any particular types of files or tools that are especially suited for this? How are files classified? I must admit I know little about them...
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    How many Fs?

    I have a 29" 1:48 twist .50 caliber hawken. I will be getting a 42" .54 with a 1:70 twist. My inclination would be to think that 2F might be better for the longer barrel. I guess I'll have some experimenting to do in 6 months. As far as priming, FFFFg has always treated me very well, and I...
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    How many Fs?

    I have always shot FF in the main charge, with FFFF in the priming pan. In reading around, I have found that many people use FFF in both. Is there any noticeable difference in performance/accuracy? Are they better for different things? Thanks.
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    I'm out of Dixie, but it is still in me.

    Just ordered yesterday-looking at 6 months to get to the front of the line and then 4-7 weeks for it to build/ship. The specs are: 42" swamped barrel with a 1:70 twist, .54 cal. Left-handed L&R Queen Anne lock Premium+ maple stock sling swivels 14.5" pull It is from...
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    I'm out of Dixie, but it is still in me.

    It's amazing I know. I load my M1 as if I were right-handed, and then simply change hands.
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    I'm out of Dixie, but it is still in me.

    Hello all, My name is Caleb McGraw, and I have been a flintlock blackpowder shooter for eight years now. I have a Cabela's left-handed (for some reason I have this disease, even though otherwise right-handed) .50 cal Hawken rifle with a 1:48 twist. I have never hunted with it, nor have I...
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