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    First trip to the range with the GPR

    I found with my GPR in .50 I was having similar hangfire/misfire problems you decsribed. I traced it back to crud build-up in the patent breech. That, coupled with using wet patches to swab. The patent breech is smaller diameter than the bore. By running patches down after every shot I was...
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    Deerstalker hammer at half cock

    I have a GPR percussion which I use primarily for deer hunting. Alot of time is spent either on stand or still hunting. Not trusting the half cock position I took a .303 British cartridge case and cut the neck off it. I then shaped it so that it friction fit over the nipple. I then drilled a...
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    Got my Hunting Load!

    That target is a keeper. Well done. The object of the exercise now is to wear out that barrel. Shoot the heck out of it and enjoy! Cheers!
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    Sights on Lyman GPR

    I attached the adjustable sight while I was working up a load. Like many of you I found it wobbly. Despite that I managed to get the groups I was looking for. While I considered switching to the fixed sight for reasons mentioned here, I opted to epoxy the adjustable sight to prevent movement...
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    Armi Sport Kentucky Rifle

    MikeFromOn Thanks for the info. The $500 CDN I was quoting was Marstar. They had a booth at a show at VanKleek Hill a couple of weeks ago. I never considered going stateside. If our feds will let it across with minimal hassle it is certainly worth considering. Cheers!
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    Armi Sport Kentucky Rifle

    TooMuch $500 CDN is NIB. Cheers!
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    Armi Sport Kentucky Rifle

    I came across a repro Kentucky Rifle made by Armi Sport (Chiappa). $500 CDN. .45 cal. 1-920 mm twist (whatever that is) What can you tell me about it. It sure looks pretty. My guess is its likely marginal for Whitetails. But if it is a tack driver at the range I think I might consider it. What...
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    Armi Sport Kentucky Rifle

    I came across an example of this rifle at a gun show last weekend. NIB $500 CDN. It sure is pretty. It appears to be well built. .45 might be alittle light for Whitetails, but if it is accurate I might enjoy punching paper targets with it. It seems it has a 1-36" twist. Is that too fast for...
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    Shooting Lyman GPR

    I shoot a GPR in .50. I use it to hunt deer. My preferred load is 90 gr. of 2F. I agree with Zonie when he talks about combining the attitude and technique of an archer when shooting a blackpowder rifle. I disagree that a complete passthrough is less desirable than retaining the bullet in the...
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    Missfires on a GRP50 Caploclk

    Here's my .02 CDN. I have a Lyman GPR and I experienced the same problem. I changed the nipple but it had littlew affect. And then I broke the code. The GPR has a patent breech. By running a damp bore diameter patch down between shots I managed to get that breech completely crapped up. Get a...
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    LYMAN PLAINS RIFLE .54 1-60 TWIST

    I have one in .50 and love it. I target shoot and hunt deer with it. Components are easily come by. My guess is .54 would be even better, although around here swaged balls are not as plentiful. Cheers!
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    changing front site

    Bigger hammer? :hmm: Cheers!
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    New Lyman GPR Question

    Hey Shifty. No that isn't normal. However it can be fixed as you describe. Might I recommend however that the before trying to set it with a punch the surrounding metal be covered with several layers of tape? Tape will prevent the off side from being marked as you try to set the pin. It...
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    New Lyman GPR Question

    Be careful fitting the wedges if they are tight. I slight chamfer on the edges will help. Pressing down firmly on the barrel while fitting will help too. Care is needed since tapping the wedges to drive them in that extra 1/10th of an inch, if done too forcefully, results in bending the...
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    GPR is on it's way :)

    Flinter eh? Now ya got me thinkin'. Cheers!
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    Misfires and Hangfires

    I'm going to pick up on one thing Davy said. Shortly after I got my GPR I had similar problems. In fact, by swabbing between shots I was pushing alot of gunk into the patent breech until it was well caked. The wetter the patch the worse the problem. I still swab between shots but I'm careful...
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    GPR is on it's way :)

    Choosing a GPR was a wise choice for me. My guess is that you'll find it was a wise choice for you also. Cheers!
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    pre-hunt routine?

    I do similar to Dixie Flinter. I make sure its squeakly clean, and the flash channel is clear. I load my .50 at home the night before the hunt. In Ontario a muzzleloader is not considered to be loaded unless it is capped or primed. On stand at legal daylight the GPR comes out of its case...
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    Minie ball fell out of .58 Mississippi rifle

    Paper patching has been around for close to 150 years. I think your rifle is a prime candidate for this technique. Cheers!
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    Also got a new Lyman GPR 54 ...

    I've got a GPR in .50. I love it. I'm on a mission. I'm gonna try to wear it out. Cheers!
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