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    Cleaning Sidelock Muzzleloader

    Ok. So I just finished cleaning this devil! Started out with about a minute of scrubbing with the bore brush wetted with the soap and water solution. Water turned brown quick! So, I figured I'd follow up with a cotton patch that I use in my other muzzleloaders. The gun came with a .54 calibre...
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    Cleaning Sidelock Muzzleloader

    Sorry all. I cannot see the picture posted above. I apologize if you can't either, but am working on it. This is all my phone, tablet, and laptop. I will try to get it figured out tomorrow evening.
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    Cleaning Sidelock Muzzleloader

    Ok. So I went to Cabelas today as I had them put a set of Traditions Bore Brush and Swab, as well as 100 Hornady Round Balls away for me. So I get there and buy my goodies. Nothing big, but I just wanted to share a picture of what I got now.
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    Cleaning Sidelock Muzzleloader

    Thank you. The ramrod is solid aluminum, and the brush/swab set I will be picking up is made by Traditions as that is all they have in stock. I will look when I get there. Thank you again.
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    Cleaning Sidelock Muzzleloader

    Ok. So here's the beef! As some might recall, I just inherited a T/C New Englander in 54 calibre. The barrel has some rust near the muzzle and as I got it used and it was 'ridden hard and put away wet' I want to do a thorough cleaning. I have a 54 calibre bronze bore brush and swab put away for...
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    Walnut Stock Refinishing

    Nice. Thank you again all for the tips on the stock work.
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    Walnut Stock Refinishing

    Oh, and as things go, there will be a couple of more questions along the way. :wink:
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    Walnut Stock Refinishing

    Thank you all for your time, help, and advice. I will be sanding the stock this weekend hopefully and will most definitely be trying the water trick as I had not thought of it. It would appear to be the quickest and easiest way to see the outcome. I will post a couple of pictures of the...
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    Walnut Stock Refinishing

    Forgot to say thank you in advance to any and all for help and or advice.
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    Walnut Stock Refinishing

    So, what would the concensus be on stock refinishing? I have a T/C New Englander that is posted in another topic, and a member had asked if I had access to any walnut for the repair, which I did not, nor did I get any. But anyways, the question is about stock refinishing. Do some here use a...
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    Wood Stock Inlay Repair

    Ok. So, here's the beef. I looked around today for a piece of walnut with no availability (or at least a small piece). So, I looked again then realized that the inlay was completely covered by the barrel wedge. So, I did use the Gorilla Glue Wood Glue and installed the original piece pictured...
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    Wood Stock Inlay Repair

    It is hard to see from this picture the damage, as well as how I had started to smooth it out. I MAY cut it out and replace the piece, but I don't feel it would be as strong as leaving it alone. Anyways, here is the picture.
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    Wood Stock Inlay Repair

    I do not have any walnut available. Ok, I did not know what it was, but I am positive that I do not have any walnut. But I will look tomorrow when I go out shopping. Yes, the gun overall is pretty rough. There is a piece on the top just in front of the lock mechanism that I missing as well. I...
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    Wood Stock Inlay Repair

    Hi there. I recently acquired a Thompson Center New Englander in fair condition. The stock was in need of some repairs, and I am in the process. The cracks are already filled and glued, and next was the oval plate where the pin holding the barrel in place is. The original hole is there, but the...
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    T/C New Englander .54 Calibre Manual needed Please

    Awesome, thank you.
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    T/C New Englander .54 Calibre Manual needed Please

    Hi all. So, long story short. I just inherited a well uncared for T/C New Englander rifle in .54 calibre. It needs a bunch of stock work, a major barrel cleaning, a couple parts and a good cleaning! Anyways, I was searching all over for a downloadable manual for this rifle with no luck. I tried...
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    What Size Punch For 50 Cal Powder Wads

    Yes, thank you for the recommendation. He has already messaged me about one. I am awaiting to see what I get and if it is not what I think is good, he will get to make me one. :grin:
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    What Size Punch For 50 Cal Powder Wads

    Thank you. I may be getting a punch in a couple of weeks from a family friend. I will keep you posted.
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    What Size Punch For 50 Cal Powder Wads

    Hi there. While on a recent trip to the US, I scored some felt in two thicknesses and hardness's for over powder wads. Now to make these for my 50 caliber flintlock, what is the general consensus on size for my wads? I know that the gun is 50 caliber, but is a 1/2" punch too small, or is it...
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    Shooting/Safety Glasses While Hunting

    Thank you for your opinions and answers. I do usually wear my sunglasses while out hunting, so will keep the tradition alive and keep my eyes, although one hit to my glasses would be rather very expensive to the pocketbook (expensive taste for quality sunglasses), my eyes would still be there.
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