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    apple wood for smoking

    In my smorker grill, I use the chips soaked in water before. My friend has a large, 300 gal propane tank, smoker with a seperate fire box and he burns chunks and logs of fruitwood. Just gets it going the chokes it down with the damper. Man that is some good eatin! Soo chips or logs depending...
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    Powder Online?

    I have had good luck with Powder Inc. in Arkansas. 4 days right to my back door. Good to deal with and you can mix your order. Mac.
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    Calculating bore volume

    Why can't you fill it up with water, then dump it out in a measuring cup. Weigh it, convert that it to some other it. There's got to be a easy way.
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    Runnin' ball - light pitting

    I have never molded ball or bullet. Just gathering lead for now and learning. What temp do you recommend for lead Balls?
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    How sharpen tamahawk

    Don't know cause I don't have one. It's not very traditional, but I have sharpened axes with a belt sander and it works very well. Put axe in vise and run belt away from edge. After you get it shaped up and sharp to your satisfaction, then take a stone to it and finish up. Mac.
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    Raw cow horns?

    Nice web site. Looks like they have every thing you need. Good info on horn selection. I like that blowin horn. That should make the neighbors happy. Want one bad. :) Thanks Snake Eyes.
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    Dealer ethics

    What Swampy says. "If you read between the lines" does nothing for me as a newb. It may work for you more knowledgeable, experienced personna. It leaves the one who doesn't read between the lines and or play this cat and mouse game vulnerable. I for one don't like it. JMO. Mac.
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    Shooting Sticks

    Try googlein up Varmit Als and see what you think of a Bi Fir Pod. I think very functional and home made too. Mac.
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    little tin containers.Where can I purchase

    I use empty chew cans too. Work great for patches, lube, balls, flies, worms, grubs, hooks and line, a couple lures for a survival kit. Just my 2 cents thrown in. Mac.
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    #11 caps or musket caps

    41 yrs. old you a starting to show your age. "Wish I had started 20 yrs. ago", is just the kid rising to the surface on a 41 yr.old. Better get to shooting and catch up, there's still plenty of time. Mac.
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    Hock shop flintlock

    No I wouldn't do that. Just in the pan with 4f. Using 3f in the tube and trying to find the sweet spot 60 to 90 gr. patch etc. Shot 40 balls thru it yesterday and only had 2 pans flash without ignition. My son and I had a great afternoon with the flinter and capper. What loads do you find work...
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    Hock shop flintlock

    I filed the flash hole liner flat with the barrel. This let the pan snug up to the side of the barrel. I figured if it won't shoot like this, then take the easy out and go that route. Well thanks to all of the good advise on this forum, the hock shop flint lock is back in service. I put...
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    My Ferguson Rifle in action

    Ya'll look like some mad railroader shootin at a train thief. Nice pics thanks, Mac.
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    priming powder

    I used the round know on my ball starter and a round bottom coffee cup. It worked OK, but was a pain. Got some 4f on the way. Mac.
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    Suing The Turkeys At TOTW

    Did you read the instructions? Me thinks you're holding it in the wrong hand.
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    Hock shop flintlock

    Well I shined up the pan last night and have it snugged up tight to the barrel. Weather permiting will give it a trial this weekend. Clicked it off a few times in the dark and am getting some nice yellowish, orange sparks right in the pan. Thanks for the help. Mac.
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    Flash pan fit to vent hole liner

    Thanks Rich, I have a whole box of easy outs. Have used them many times here on the farm. I'll file it off flush and shoot it. If in the future it needs fixin I'll drill it out and deal with it then. Just new to this BP and didn't want to screw something up if it didn't need screwin up. Mac.
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    Flash pan fit to vent hole liner

    Thanks for the reply Birdog6. This rifle is the Hock Shop Flintlock. The slot on the vent liner is buggered up, any advise how to remove it and check things out? Thompsons sent me a new lock and I am trying to fit it up snug to the barrel, going to polish up the pan and try it out this...
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    Flash pan fit to vent hole liner

    To get the flash pan to snug up to the barrel, do you file or round out the pan or file the vent hole liner? Thanks, Mac.
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    Hock shop flintlock

    Recieved a new lock from Thompsons today. I can't believe it! What a great company and also the warranty can't be beat. Not only did they replace the lock, it came with a new flint and leather. Thanks to all who steered me in the right direction! The new lock fits a bit different. took a bit...
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