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    Cap problem???

    Is it the factory nipple? My father and I have the same problem with our GPR's - his is 6 years old, mine less than 6 months. He "seats" his cap on the nipple by manually pressing the hammer down, then recocking and firing. I gave up on that approach and replaced the nipple with an...
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    Lyman great service

    Wish I'd have paid more attention to mine. Bought one in August, didn't like the thickness of the front sight. Lucky for me, my father runs a maintenance shop with a lathe. We shaved the top 1/2 of the sight down to about 1/3 of original, with the lathe square to the base. When we were...
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    Dutch ovens

    I need to print this, since everyone gives me heck that 1/2 my trailer weight is in cast iron. Can't pass up a Griz or Wagner at auction if they're a good price...1 chicken fryer, 3 #10's, 3 #6's (which are great for eggs!), 3 DO (one with legs, one flat with a concave top, one flat with flat...
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    Lyman 17A on a GPR

    Lyman has two different systems. One has the standard dovetail, (3/8", I think) the other is .360. Most of the new barrels come from Italy and need the .360 sights. Lyman only makes a couple sights in that 360 category that I could find. I did the same thing before, ordered the wrong sight...
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    Lyman 17A on a GPR

    Lyman has two different systems. One has the standard dovetail, (3/8", I think) the other is .360. Most of the new barrels come from Italy and need the .360 sights. Lyman only makes a couple sights in that 360 category that I could find. I did the same thing before, ordered the wrong sight...
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    One-stop shopping on the web?

    I've bought from October Country, Possible Shop, The Gun Works, Track of the Wolf, Log Cabin Shop, and Jas. Townsend & Son. I'd recommend all of them. They've been excellent. All have websites.
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    Looking for a copper tea kettle

    If you're dilligent enough, I've found lots of copper on Ebay, often from Portugal, rather than Korea. I rarely pay more than $20.00 (including shipping) for anything, but I do tend to watch closely for items I'm looking for.
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    Great Lakes Fur Trade

    I found Grace Lee Nute's books good. She had at least two (if memory serves). "Toast to the Fur Trade" (I think that's the title) is a very-easy-to-read book that is useful. I always intended on memorizing the Beaver Club's toast in the intro. Never have. "The Fist in the Wilderness" is...
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    Looking for a lodge

    I've had two officer's tents from Don Strinz Tipi. My first was 12x12, second is 14x14. They are huge. I have a stove, large cooler (covered of course!), small table with vanity (disadvantage of having contact lenses), three clothes boxes for family, one lantern box, and a kitchen (if it's...
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    Throwing a Hawk

    It's been a while, but if you throw underhand, blade backward, it should be the same pacing as overhand. If you throw underhand blade forward, it is the same as throwing overhand blade backward (2 paces further back). As with many things, developing consistent motion is the key.
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    Club/Organization Membership

    Some of these are similar to ideas we've been considering. Others are fantastic things we haven't considered. I hope we can keep these coming. This could be very helpful to our club.
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    Looking for a lodge

    Been rendezvousing for over 25 years, started as a kid. I've been in Tipi's, Lean-To's, Baker's, Pyramids, and Officer's Tents. The Tipi is majestic, but seriously limited on usable space. The Baker and Lean-To were the least favorite. The one-pole pyramid is a breeze to set up, but lacks...
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    Looking for a lodge

    Some of the best lodges (including Tipi's) can be found at Don Strinz Tipi. He has used, but they often go very quickly. Two other options (though not as good in my opinion for varied reasons) would be Panther Primitives and RK Lodges. You should be able to find websites on all if you search...
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    Club/Organization Membership

    Our local club, one of only 3 in the state and established in 1979, has seen decreasing numbers since the mid-1990s. While the topic has been discussed in our local meetings, I'm wondering what other clubs/organizations are doing to keep their membership alive? Any *fantastic* ideas out there?
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    Your impressions of Lyman GPR?

    I thought about that, was just afraid I'd damage the nipple. My forefathers were skilled individuals (farmers, mechanics, craftsmen), but I've pretty-much washed that gene out! :grin:
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    Your impressions of Lyman GPR?

    My father has owned many muzzleloaders since 1978. His favorite has been the GPR 50cal perc. due to the drop in the stock. His has been in use now for about 6 years. I bought my first rifle this summer, a GPR (the same model as his, for the same reason). I don't care for the front sight (but...
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    2007 Events

    Anyone have any good 2007 event dates yet? June 16-24 - High Plains Regional Rendezvous near Harris, Minn June 30-July 4 - 4-Moons Rising Rendezvous near Gary, SoDak August 17-19 - Forest City Stockade in Forest City, Minn
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    Camp Heaters??

    Is there a reason not to use a wood stove (weight, etc)? Why not stay closer to period-correct? If that's not an option, buddy heaters work well (I have one in my garage and it works great there). I know MANY 'skinners who use the old sunflower heater and a propane bottle. The TP in a can...
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    Event Pictures

    Where are you now?
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    Master list of BP events and Rondy's?

    Powder Horn News is another newspaper that has a pretty good listing. Its monthly, $18.00 annual. PO Box 86 Aurelia, IA 51005-0086, 712-434-5835. I have subscriptions to both. S&F is more Eastern, PHN is more Midwest/West. S&F is higher quality printing but weighted heavily toward Rev/Civ...
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