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    Help ID this 24 gauge Smoothbore?

    I'd like to see how it performs at the range.
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    Reloading in Field Conditions

    Seriously I generally shoot a bare ball "chewed". But your paper cartridges look interesting. I need to research that a bit. :hmm:
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    Reloading in Field Conditions

    Wow Stumpy you got yourself a "3 holer" you be uptown :haha:
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    Patch and ball combinations...

    If the white mystery cloth was silk you will get an extra 40 yards with it... :haha:
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    Tulle aka: Fusil De Chase

    How do you feel about the French trade gun? Specifically the Stock design? I would think the flowing low butt of the French Fusil would be rough to shoot and a cheek buster. Am I wrong? All my experience has been with the English style trade gun, not all that pleasant to shoot with stout hunting...
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    New 16 Bore problem

    :headslap: never thought of that! Yes a chewed ball is roughed up with two old Ferrier's rasps.
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    New 16 Bore problem

    in the words of a mid-west teenager.." Say What?"
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    Custom deer pistol

    If one does not start shooting how can they acquire the skill to hunt with the pistol...as an archer I agree you just can't go slinging arrows in the woods but if you acquire a well built longbow and start shooting one may reach the level of skill necessary to cleanly take game.
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    New 16 Bore problem

    Yes, I thought about Callahan and may go that way but I have Lyman handles and they once made a .646 round ball mold. Nothing against the gentleman in England but if I could acquire a mold from a U.S. manufacturer I would prefer to do so.
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    New 16 Bore problem

    No sir Spence apparently it is a straight bore.
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    New 16 Bore problem

    I have acquired a "16" gauge smoothbore. Its a dandy little thing with a 26" barrel and a Chambers Early Colonial Lock that is a sparking machine. On closer inspection the bore measures .655, closer to a 17 gauge. Would anyone know where I could find an old Lyman .646 Round ball mold? I usually...
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    What size round ball for a 12 ga?

    If you can measure the bores of each barrel, do so. Bore size can vary from one manufacturer to an other. That said, a .690 should work with patching. I have used .690 to .715 depending on the individual gun. As to powder charge, 70 grains of FF Goex is a good starting point. I once had a Curly...
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    New "16" gauge smoothly help

    Stumpy, what kind of loads are you using? I was thinking 60 gr of FF with an ounce as a starting point. Maybe as high as 82 grains ( 3 drams) of 1F or 2F with 1 1/4 ounce. I like to use V M Star's advise and use thinner wads stacked over the powder and a single wad over shot.
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    New "16" gauge smoothly help

    I just picked up a sweet little 16 gauge. Light weight smooth handling with a 26" barrel, and the big chambers lock is a sure sparker! When I measured the bore it was only .655 ?! So what size round all would you use? Better does anyone make a mold in say... .635? Track has .626, maybe with a...
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    Quick second shot?

    A good philosophy to take however the animal doesn't always play by your rules. That perfect 50 yard broadside shot can get ugly fast when your quarry decides to take a step forward just or turn a different direction just as you squeeze off the shot. Two years past, I had a mature doe at 15...
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    Question: PRB in a 12ga cylinder barrel

    I used a .690 RB with .020 denim patch but preferred a.715 over a 12ga 1/2" wad and a card on top. Both I loaded with 82 grains of FF which pounded hard on both ends of the weapon. :shocked2: Snow
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    Can a DOM barrel be lined?

    I have a 15 year old 20ga Flintlock built by a Mississippi gunsmith. Over all the gun is pretty good but the barrel has always been a concern. It is straight octagon to round with several groves running the length of the bore almost giving the appearance of straight rifling. My question is two...
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    new time saving way to make shot and powder cartidges combined

    Curious what kind of patterns you will get? I like Carp's idea... Snow
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    lead flux

    That's better...thought I was having a change of live er somethin'. :idunno: Snow
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    lead flux

    Woo where the H#@! did THAT avatar come from? :confused:
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