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    3F powder vs. 2F in .54cal flintlock rifle

    The old Lyman BP Handbook had an article detailing FFg vs FFFg in a .54 rifle. They found that 70 grains of FFFg performed as 90 grains of FFg. I am cheap so I shoot FFFg. 80 grains in .50 cal and 90 grains in .54 rifles has always seemed to be the best RB loads for me. As is often quoted...
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    PA Muzzleloader regs

    We have an early season (week long) ML season for antlerless deer in mid-late October. While flintlocks only are allowed in the late season, after Christmas, The Game Commission allows in-lines, even with scopes, as well as the rest of us (cap lock and flinters). But for some reason, a Sharps...
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    Better off buying a gun?

    Sadly, I hate the new guns with the fiber optic sights. I am looking for an older gun that has the dovetail sight cuts in the barrel. I do see that they carry the locks. A flintlock barrel still eludes me. Thanks
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    Flints life.

    I try and buy flints in two shapes. Long taper for hunting. Hot sparks but don't last long. And then beefier for range use. I have had some that were too long and required me to remove some material from the back of the flint. I never did have any luck with the manufactured stuff. But they...
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    WANTED 1855 or 1861 rifle musket barrel bands

    https://www.ssfirearms.com/ I have not dealt with them in a while, but I bought parts for Trapdoors and a Sharps carbine from them
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    FOR SALE Reduced Lyman Great Plains Rifle. 50 Caliber. 1985 Build Date

    And it even has the correct rear sight. Remember that "adjustable" sight Lyman used to send along? Terrible slop and wobble.
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    3F in a .54?

    I have owned T/C Renegades and Lyman Deerstalker in .54 caliber. Each seemed to like 90 grains of FFFg and a patched round-ball. Well, all I ever shot was patched round-ball. I tried Great Plains and Maxi ball and Maxi hunter bullets. Recoil was just too heavy for me. FFFg burns cleaner...
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    Lyman 57 SML hardware needed

    Lyman is taking care of me. Less than 2 minutes on hold.
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    Lyman 57 SML hardware needed

    Can anyone tell me the size and specs of the forward tang screw on the Lyman 57SML? I bought one but that screws is missing so I was hoping to get the specs and find one locally. I have lost seller's info. Next step will be trying to get through to Lyman Customer Service.
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    WANTED Lyman Deerstalker flint, .50 cal

    Ttt
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    Percussion Caps Found

    Call around to ML and LGS in your area.
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    Percussion Caps Found

    Walmarts around me don't show them coming either. I thought rifle primers were expensive when I paid $90/1000
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    Ballistol-based lube?

    Good ideas as I am down to my last 1/4 tube of T/C 1000+.
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    Percussion Caps Found

    I had to break down and buy them from my LGS for $12+. But 100 caps will last me several years. Probably.
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    WANTED Lyman Deerstalker flint, .50 cal

    The Lyman 57 arrived today, so hopefully range time in the future this week. Many thanks to the gentleman that helped me out.
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    WANTED Lyman Deerstalker flint, .50 cal

    Right there is why I like this site. Oldrust sent me a PM about one that he found at a show. I couldn't get there but the users here seem to be the best.
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    Nipple replacement

    Not a problem to do a bit of filing, but I was wondering if replacing with a stainless nipple might prevent further issues.
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    SOLD Thompson Center Cherokee 32

    Looks like a job for polishing compound on patches
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    WANTED Lyman Deerstalker flint, .50 cal

    I have a Lyman 57 coming for my caplock. Flintlocks in this model are hard to find.
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    Nipple replacement

    Yes, I know that the Lyman are metric. From what I see, that doesn't affect availability options.
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