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  1. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    True true. I guess if we want to be really anal about HC'ness then nothing anyone is building is HC since barrels are made of modern steel and not forged from a flat bar of wrought iron, locks are now investment cast instead of hand forged, and a lot of the brass parts are wax cast instead of...
  2. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks again for all the responses. I think you guys are figuring out that I am still trying to decide what to build. I guess I had just figured that TOTW would have been putting together HC rifle kits and that my decision was more simple then it now seems. This is part of the reason that I...
  3. Greebe

    Reusing Bullets?

    Cool. That is the kind of accounts I am looking for. "Chewed it round." That's the way to do it. :shocked2:
  4. Greebe

    Plier Style Bullet Mould?

    I was looking at Track for moulds and ran across these. Anyone have any experience with these? I have always used modern moulds but think this is kind of cool for staying with the period. Thanks
  5. Greebe

    new Lee mould

    Care to take a pic of the new alignment set up. That has always been something I did not care for on the 5 or so Lee moulds I own. The lengthwise pins and zig zag mould part line. Several of mine do not line up well with just closing the handles and need to be "messed with" to get to close...
  6. Greebe

    Reusing Bullets?

    Any idea what the cost of lead was back then percentage wise in comparison to now?
  7. Greebe

    Reusing Bullets?

    My thinking is along those lines as well. Seems like one would have taken a little time to find his lead after shooting it. I know I have hunted around looking for pass throughs on deer, just to see how the bullet performed. Sometime I actually find them. I am curious though if any of the old...
  8. Greebe

    Making a Powder Horn -- Advise?

    Hey everyone, I finally would like to get around to making a powder horn. I have always just used one of the round brass powder flask's, but I want to start working towards getting a more traditional set up. I do not want a huge horn, just a small one that will hold around 1000 grains. I do...
  9. Greebe

    Reusing Bullets?

    I am curious if there are any accounts of the early settlers reusing their lead bullets? If so did they just salveage bullets that did not pass through the animal, or did they also look for bullets that passed through? Also is there a limit to the times lead can be reused? Thanks, Ggreebe
  10. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks everyone for the replies. I would rather build a kit, then buy as I am typically not satisfied with bought items as I am anal about fit and finish. So if I were to buy I would have to get a custom which would be quite expensive. Besides what would be the fun in buying one ready made...
  11. Greebe

    Books- Building Flintlocks?

    Hey guys, I am going to be getting the parts for my first flintlock build. I actually assembled one long ago, but this time I want to do more of the work. Anyways I am looking for recommendations on books for building a flintlock rifle. I am also considering making the stock from scratch as...
  12. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks again for the comments. So I think I am getting more confident on my decision. I have one more question. Would German Silver / Nickel Silver furniture be more HC then steel for this time period and style? I guess the main reason behind wanting something other then brass is I like a...
  13. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks everyone for the comments. First I would like to ask what you guys think would make a HC rifle in the style I am looking at. Would just adding a swamped barrel make it HC? Here is what I am thinking. I might just buy a Golden Age flintlock directly from Chambers, get a Colerain Isaac...
  14. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks everyone for your responses. Since there were so many responses since last night I am just going to do a general response to everyone. As far as a time line goes for getting a kit, I would like to get something this summer to start working on. My birthday is coming up soon but we will be...
  15. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks I did know that is was the Special builders kit, but other then the non-inletd stock what is the difference between other kits? Thanks
  16. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks. I would like to keep the rifle as light as possible so that it is nice to carry in the woods. That is why I had thought of a 36" barrel. I do however want it too look right as well. I would hate to get a 42" and have it very muzzle heavy and need to add weight to the buttstock as that...
  17. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    Thanks for the reply. The TOTW probably would be a nicer option as you know what you are getting, as with the TVM he does not really say what any of the makers are. That is a good point. I figured that the TVM might be supplied with a good Chambers lock and good barrel, however if there were...
  18. Greebe

    TOTW vs TVM

    I finally got the money saved up to buy a small caliber flintlock. Hooray finally. :grin: I think I have finally decided on going with a .36 cal in one of the two rifles below. (please don't try to change my mind on caliber, it took long enough to decide on the .36) :haha: TOTW Colonial...
  19. Greebe

    .36 vs .40 cal rifle?

    Thanks. We are moving to our farm in MN this summer and it looks like .40 cal is the min legal for deer. However I have a .54cal that can get used for deer. I am mostly looking for something just fun to shoot and easy on lead and powder. This is where the .36 I think would be nice. I would...
  20. Greebe

    Swamped vs Tapered Barrels

    Ah yes I forgot about the front sight issue. I think the swamped barrels look pretty cool as well.
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