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  1. M

    Removing Stripped Screw?

    Yes it is just the head. Thnx I will try your suggestion.
  2. M

    Flintlock Prices?

    I have fired my .50 cal percussion Kentucky Rifle about ten times (very busy with three sons, a wife and a daughter on the way) and I am hooked! Now I would love to have a flintlock, but a lot of the prices are WAY out of my reach. I think a kit would be the most affordable option for me, but...
  3. M

    Removing Stripped Screw?

    I was cleaning my .50 Kentucky and when I tried to remove the clean out / bolster screw, the damn thing stripped BAD! What would you suggest I use to remove the slotted screw? I know this is my own fault, I obviously tightened it way too much. I have been using the nipple for the hot water to...
  4. M

    first BP shoot

    Took my Kentucky build .50 to my brothers land, Man I AM HOOKED! he has a modern in-line and said he has to get a more traditional rifle, he loved it as well. I was surprised at the accuracy, I hit the target at 50 yds within 2 inches if aim (75 gr 2f)I cranked it up to 100 grn and hit 2-3...
  5. M

    Uglier than most but prettier than some

    I had some issues with the top tenon pin, but it is MINE and there will be a story behind it. Cannot wait to shoot it and I know I will NEVER go through Traditions again! I had to use Devcon to put the brass sight back in etc.etc. Thanks for your help and I think a flintlock is next...
  6. M

    Question

    I talked to a gun dealer today (bought a .40 sw for home defense) and he said that I could put my .50 cal barrel in a 400 degree oven for 30 mins and that it would have a good blue to it. Is this true? Are there any fumes or health hazards in doing this? Other than trying this I was going to...
  7. M

    Newbie question

    I am building a Traditions Kentucky rifle. The only thing on it is a bolster/clean out hole. I think the gun will operate and look nice (once I figure out how to get the bluing to look nice) but I will never go through traditions again, the left out a nosecap screw and told me to visit my local...
  8. M

    Bluing Help!

    no beading, just spots that would not blue that well. the heating method sounds difficult, i will try the ammonia and just keep at it. thanks
  9. M

    Bluing Help!

    I just tried bluing my barrel an boy does it look like you know what. I cleaned the hell out of it with acetone and let it dry with a fan for 2 hours, I applied it as even as possible, after burnishing it with steel wool. I tried coat after coat using oxpho blue and it looks awful! What the heck...
  10. M

    Newbie question

    I have been wondering how the ball pullers work, so in conventional ones you have to tap the end into the lead ball? I think I would rather twist it in.
  11. M

    Newbie question

    I almost bought a cva range rod, there were many attachments for it, but now I have an idea of what i am looking for. One site wanted 2-6 hundred dollars for powder horns, I found one on ebay for 25.00. I think ill just use the horn to pur into the measure. Thank you all!
  12. M

    Newbie question

    I have been looking at track of the wolf and am totally lost. I feel like there are so many things I need, but don't know where to start. The balls and patches...and powder is the easy stuff, but do i need a measure AND a flask? is the cleaning jag the ribbed brass piece or is it the one with 2...
  13. M

    Newbie question

    I am very close to the completion of my .50 How do you all clean your barrels? My ramrod does not have any way to attach a cotton swap to it, is there a certain rod that is used for cleaning?
  14. M

    TOW- Antique formula Oil Finish

    That looks like a Kentucky rifle, I just stained mine using a rosewood colored oil, now I need to finish it, but I was going to use B.L.O. should I go another route?
  15. M

    Degreaser before bluing

    I received Brownell's oxpho blue in the mail, is there a good degreaser to use? I have heard people tell me to use mineral spirits, any better suggestions? I would like to avoid buying a degreaser in kit form. I hope to blue the barrel this weekend, wish me luck, the bluing agent is a cream...
  16. M

    Finishing Brass

    My Butt end needs to be refinished, I have used emery paper, but how do you get a smooth finish, I do not necessarily want it to be a bright finish; I am going more for an antique, brushed finish. How to you get the scratches out? Thanks, I hope to have pics in a couple weeks with my finished rifle!
  17. M

    Need Suggestions

    Is there any kind of powder I should use? The book that came with the gun says I should use a .490 ball with BP or if necessary, Pyrodex.
  18. M

    Need Suggestions

    I am nearing the complettion of my .50 cal! Just need to blue, sand and finish. All I have is the rifle, what do I need now? My guess is a starter, better ramrod, #11 caps, .490 roundballs, lubed round patches, cleaning supplies......? Is there a big starter kit manufacturers provide? ANY...
  19. M

    Need Advice

    I got word back from Traditions about my stock joining pins being predrilled at a slight angle, they said I should redowel and go from there. I am thinking about just drilling bigger holes on the butt stock side and using jb weld or something like it (advice given here) By using dowels, I could...
  20. M

    Bluing

    I have seen a lot of liquid kits BC, Hornedy (orange bottle), and some off brands.I did find some BC bluing paste, is this what you are talking about with the cream or gel? I cannot find anything locally, only pyrodex, no BP balls, all sabots, I have found some 10 and 11 perc. caps, but don't...
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