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    Todays Range Session

    Nice Job! Just keep tinkering and you'll be set.
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    results from my new trades rifle

    Well Done! I was doing the same thing yesterday :grin:
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    What a day at the range!

    I had thought about the spit drying out. I think next time I'm at the range I'll load one up and leave it aside for a few hours and then see where and how it performs. Here's what I have to show for today's effort: Aside from the wide shots I just had to keep on clicking the rear sight down.
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    What a day at the range!

    First I got rained on after I unloaded the truck. Next I discovered that the rain must have gotten the gun wet even though I kept the powder and caps dry (or so I thought). I ended up pulling the ball and removing the nipple to poke around inside after the first load wouldn’t fire. After...
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    who hunts birds over dogs

    I haven't used BP with my Drahthaar yet but I'd like to give it a go this season. The only thing stopping me is time and money :grin: I think I'd like a 20 gauge Fowler but I just don't know enough about them and don't want to make a poor decision. Then again a BP SXS would be better for my...
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    TC Hawken - Screw size?

    My percussion Thompson Center Hawken was giving me trouble today and I tried to remove the small slotted screw that's closest to the nipple by the breach end of the barrel. Well the little guy just let me shear the "ears" off of the slots and refused to move. Does anyone know what size this...
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    Dixon's GUN MAKERS FAIR starts today

    I went yesterday and saw a lot of neat stuff. I'll have to head back to Dixon's Shop soon.
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    How to keep ML rust free

    I use Break Free CLP to prevent rust inside and out on my TC Hawken and my Pedersoli 1874 Sharps. My rifles must not have read any books on petroleum based fouling because I have no trouble cleaning them (easier than smokeless) and they remain rust free. I just run a couple of dry patches down...
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    Flintlock on a budget

    I'm sort of in the same boat. My research has shown me that the Lyman GPR's twist is 1:60", the TC Hawken is 1:48" and the Cabelas (which I think is a Pedersoli) is also 1:48". If you want to shoot patched round balls I'd go with the Lyman. If you want to try conicals than try either the TC...
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    Made my first knife

    I'm not really a "knife guy" but that one sings to me. Go make another while you have some momentum :applause:
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    Build difficulty?

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll be ordering a couple of books. I've decided to change course just a bit. I spoke with the folks at Jim Chambers and they don't offer steel or iron trim on the rifle I liked. After scrounging around on the Internet I've come up with the Early Virginia...
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    Build difficulty?

    Thanks guys, that's the kind of info I've been looking for. I am a little hesitant but often the "hard way" is most satisfying in the end. I'm going to order kit and I'm certain I'll be here looking for advice and instruction. Thanks so much, Doug
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    Build difficulty?

    Thanks, BH. A drill press isn't a necessity, that's good news.
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    Build difficulty?

    I’ve determined that I’d like a flintlock. I’ve never had one before. My relevant BP experience is limited to a TC Hawken percussion in .50 and I haven’t shot that all that much. I would hate to buy a kit and ruin it somehow. I’m fairly handy (built some furniture, restored cars and...
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