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    Oversize patches

    Thanks”¦I'll try those ideas”¦”¦”¦see ya yardhunter
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    Oversize patches

    Thanks fellows”¦”¦”¦see ya yard hunter
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    Oversize patches

    I agree. I've been using larger patches on my 50 caliber for months now. Easy loading & as you say”¦if it's not centered correctly, it still goes down the barrel if all sides are covered. I have a question”¦..what household products ( or any combo of products ) can be used to "soak" patches...
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    Range report Pedersoli Kentucky

    I have a Ky flinter just like yours & have very little trouble with it at all. Great gun”¦”¦”¦..see ya yardhunter
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    Daughter experiences Flintlock shooting (lots of pics)

    Oh, I agree. Those clips are about a month old. She's only shot the gun 4-5 times before the video was taken. I've been teaching her the leaning part. She's getting a lot better. Whenever I put together another video”¦you'll see a big difference. Thanks for your input”¦”¦”¦.see ya yard hunter
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    Daughter experiences Flintlock shooting (lots of pics)

    Some of you may remember this post from November 2011. Mentioned I was interested in flintlocks & finally took the plunge just after Christmas 2013. Been learning the ins & outs for 2 months now & after all kinds of crazy things like misfires, stuck balls, losing flints, losing powder...
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    pedersoli ky long rifle?

    I bought a Ky flinter just after Christmas & have had great luck with it so far”¦.I went to knappe(d) flints & have had even better ignition than before. Every problem I've had has been brought on by myself”¦I've broken 2 factory wooden ( very thin ) ramrods..finally bought a fiberglass one &...
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    Patch size for .480 Ball?

    I see your point there my friend”¦”¦”¦ Thanks everyone for the tips & advice. I'm ordering a box of .480's tomorrow ”¦”¦”¦”¦...see ya yardhunter
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    Patch size for .480 Ball?

    I was thinking along your lines too..”¦..ease of loading”¦ I plan on filming some "tough girl" youtube videos soon”¦.something I think my daughter will love to do. She will be using shotguns, percussions & of course flintlocks. I bought a flinter just after Christmas & due to the cold weather...
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    Patch size for .480 Ball?

    Sorry, not sure what you are talking about. What is a 12L14 for muzzleloading barrels? I'm still pretty green with these acronyms”¦. Inquiring minds wants to know”¦. Thanks”¦see ya yardhunter
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    Patch size for .480 Ball?

    Dan, You mention that .480 balls are too small for a 50. What happens if one uses a .480 ball? Is it dangerous to shoot”¦..or”¦. is it just a loss of accuracy? I can live with a loss of accuracy as long as it's safe to shoot. I've been shooting a percussion with .490 ball for a year or...
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    Ram rod doesn't go to breach

    Been reading all about how to clean these rascals. Just starting into flints”¦..I love this awesome idea with the dowel rod...”¦thanks for sharing.
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    You KNOW You're A Traditional Muzzleloader...

    When you can buy a ML & bypass the Brady background check......that's a good day.
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    Question regarding a Springfield Hawkens rifle...

    WOW....thanks everyone for all the comments & responses. I actually found the gun on Bass Pro Shop's website. If it's at Bass Pro, They must be a dime a dozen. Here it is...
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    Question regarding a Springfield Hawkens rifle...

    He mentioned I need to clean it after each use. I'm not sure whether it cleaned it or not. I used FFFG Pyrodex from Hodgdon. Hope this was the right materials.
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    Question regarding a Springfield Hawkens rifle...

    Recently...I had a relative give me a Traditions Springfield Hawkens ( Spain ) 50 cal muzzleloader to shoot. I managed to get a shot out of the gun. I used 60 grains & it sounded like a cannon upon firing. After inspection...I noticed the nipple was gone & the drum (?--piece the nipple threads...
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    Daughter experiences Flintlock shooting (lots of pics)

    Buzzard....... Although I can't remember who you were at the shoot ( please take no offense---it's just because I talked to so many of the participants )Sandy & I had a good time. We stayed till 1300 & had to go due to other commitments we had to honor. She has been around shotguns & other guns...
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    Daughter experiences Flintlock shooting (lots of pics)

    .........been lurking here for while because of interest in flintlock shooting. My daughter is a member of the C.A.R ( Children of the American Revolution )a patriotic organization designed to expose our children to anything related to early American History, something our kids don't get much in...
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