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  1. Tom A Hawk

    Weather

    And used the proceeds on that ocean front property in AZ...
  2. Tom A Hawk

    What mistakes have you noticed in movies/tv shows that happen in the BP era like Daniel Boone, Patriot etc?

    Its always amusing to to see '92 Winchesters and '73 Colts in John Wayne's CW era movies. And it has always bothered me to see Jeremiah Johnson splashing around in the icy creek in leather boots. Even a city boy would know better. But then, he also bought a .36 caliber "real Hawken".
  3. Tom A Hawk

    Weather

    I hunted once when the temps were about zero all day. Had to stop and build a fire about mid morning. The shortest day of the year and least solar illumination occurs on December 21. Can somebody please explain why the coldest days of the year happen after that when the days are getting longer...
  4. Tom A Hawk

    Slow ignition

    Even with White Lightening vents I find I have to open up the flash hole a bit on thicker barrels.
  5. Tom A Hawk

    TOW Hawken full stock plains rifle

    Thank you. This rifle turned out quite well. Its a good shooter but it took me a long time to determine what load it likes best. Now I get excellent results with a .526 ball, .015" patch and 120 grains of FF Swiss. Its a heavy gun so the recoil is not too bad. Now, if I could only find somebody...
  6. Tom A Hawk

    TOW Hawken full stock plains rifle

    Tedious.
  7. Tom A Hawk

    TOW Hawken full stock plains rifle

    You inquired regarding - "TOW Hawken full stock plains rifle". That is what I built.
  8. Tom A Hawk

    TOW Hawken full stock plains rifle

    I made this one from TOW parts. Initially I thought there was a problem with the tang alignment but later discovered the pattern was made with cast off.
  9. Tom A Hawk

    FOR SALE English Style Striker Flint and Steel Set

    The English style striker has been replaced by this current style which actually performs better. The price remains the same. If interested please send a PM and I'll reply with payment details.
  10. Tom A Hawk

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    I'm doing it right now. Last day of deer season.
  11. Tom A Hawk

    Lancaster Build

    Seating the breech end further down will seat the tang and also correct this wood to barrel gap at the top.
  12. Tom A Hawk

    Phrases and sayings born in muzzleloading that we still use today.

    "Draw fine bead". "Touch hole" ( sorry, was thinking of a member ) Cock = Hahn = Rooster
  13. Tom A Hawk

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Today I went hunting. Its the tail end of our late muzzle loading season. Took the full stock .54 Hawken this morning and a .50 Tennessee in the afternoon. I try to give all my creations an equal opportunity in the woods.
  14. Tom A Hawk

    Trail-cam pictures.

    What do you think this is? We're guessing Velociraptor...
  15. Tom A Hawk

    Peep sights

    https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/folding-peep-sight.145105/
  16. Tom A Hawk

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Hunting season here is now on pause until after Christmas. I took the opportunity to gold plate the front sight on my .54 Isaac Haines. Really helps sight definition in low light.
  17. Tom A Hawk

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Chaga, aka tinder fungus, aka inonitus obliquus is an amazing natural tinder for fire starting. It requires no special treatment other than drying and will catch a spark very easily from flint and steel. Its actually harder to put it out once lit than to ignite. The smoke has a pleasant smell...
  18. Tom A Hawk

    charcoal pack case hardening

    Lacking an oven, can this be done effectively in a charcoal forge?
  19. Tom A Hawk

    charcoal pack case hardening

    Phil, What do you use for the crucible?
  20. Tom A Hawk

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Now that you mention it, I agree. Had not noticed. Usually these are rather cone shaped.
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