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  1. Winchester97

    Anyone use deer fat in their bullet lube?

    Keeps just fine in sealed mason jars. I have some from 3 seasons ago, smells fine yet when opened.
  2. Winchester97

    Guns International - Scam Secure?

    Quite a few purchases, all have been through brick and mortar stores who also sell online on there. In that case it was easy to research the store, and proceed accordingly. Was able to use a credit card in most cases, adding a bit of security. If an individual seller, it adds some risk, but...
  3. Winchester97

    Pulling a round ball

    Anxiously waiting for the drill bit suggestion to really get this thread going.....bet you can still shoot it out with powder under the nipple, or saving a trip to the range a theaded ball puller in your range rod. Wedge the rod in a something,pull the barrel.
  4. Winchester97

    FOR SALE Well, I got scammed

    I'm one of those people who would spend 3 grand to screw that guy and get my $650 back. If it's a real address or p.o. box, I can't belive the Sheriff's office isn't willing to help. I suppose small claims court might be an option too. Hell, call Judge Judy!
  5. Winchester97

    Video of our flintlock hunt

    Excellent video. Leatherwood Outdoors is my favorite YT channel. John produces great content, and a beautiful piece of property. Nice job.
  6. Winchester97

    Anyone use deer fat in their bullet lube?

    I use it for all sorts of stuff. I Mix it with olive oil and bees wax for bullet lube, works great on maxi balls, and over the chambers on percussion revolvers.
  7. Winchester97

    SOLD Unmarked 1849 .31 pocket

    Not sure on the multiple pics, but at least there are pics.
  8. Winchester97

    SOLD Unmarked 1849 .31 pocket

    I have for sale an unmarked 1849 .31 pocket. The only markings to be found are "BT" for 2003 manufacture, and a couple Italian proof marks. Under the loading lever it only says ".31 black powder only". Aside from not knowing the manufacturer, it is in excellent condition. Timing is correct, all...
  9. Winchester97

    Lee Moulds

    Making sure you wash the factory oil off the mold is critical, I smoke mine, not sure its as important on roundball, but I'm convinced it helps with fillout and release on conical or modern bullet molds.
  10. Winchester97

    Is this a Hawken?

    Nope definantly a TC Hawken after seeing the other side markings.
  11. Winchester97

    Any smelters in CO?

    About as far from CO as you can get, but I have been doing it for years, I enjoy using my molds as much as shooting. All I shoot/hunt with are my own projectiles, modern, or black powder. Happy to help with any ? You might have.
  12. Winchester97

    Is this a Hawken?

    Looks like a TC Hawken stock/lock with an Investarms barrel. I think some of the Italian makers can interchange barrels.
  13. Winchester97

    Opinions requested

    Nice guns for sure. I have a .62 fowler that is quite nice. There are better guns for more money, but I'm quite happy with mine. As mentioned many times before, the only negative I can find is it's a tad bulky as far as wood goes.
  14. Winchester97

    Anyone got a deer or bear this year? Our season opens this weekend, wondering how folks round the country are doing.

    Quite envious of the early BP seasons in other states. Here in ohio we had a special early season in October on Salt Fork wildlife area, and Wildcat Hollow for years...like a sea of orange, very thankful everybody only had one shot. Then a few years ago, a statewide doe only season they did away...
  15. Winchester97

    Kibler progress....

    Wow, makes mine I did look like a loaf of stale wonder bread.
  16. Winchester97

    Charcoal

    I tested several pines, they were fast, but very dirty as well. The exception for me in that family was cedar. I also tried sumac, wild grape, and willow, with willow and cedar being very close. Several on a different forum were using cedar pet bedding to great effect.
  17. Winchester97

    Cherokee maxi ball load

    I would try something other than the bore butter, I use a heavier lube made of tallow,bees wax and olive oil with excellent accuracy in my .45 seneca with 60g fffg and a maxi. Just to test, I shot the same rifle/load with bore butter, and it shot all over at 100yd. Back to my lube, and back down...
  18. Winchester97

    Charcoal

    Have had excellent results with cedar for my charcoal, fast,and clean. It's right there with willow in my experience.
  19. Winchester97

    Kibler Flintlock--question about cleaning and spots on barrel

    Looks like your gun/lock is either in-the-white, or a light patina finish. A little sctchbrite would clear that right up. I have also used a Big 45 Frontier rust remover scrub. It's amazing, will not harm bluing, but takes rust right off, good for lead deposits in the bore as well. Don't worry...
  20. Winchester97

    12b v. 20b SxS field comparison

    Nice, what a blessing to have a boy that hunts with you. The fact he doesn't miss is a bonus. Thats a good example of finding the most efficient load for each gun. Loaded properly, a 20ga can do nearly anything a 12 can do.
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