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    ball size

    brett sr,I'm going to check with a local collector about a mold but if I strike out with him I am definitly interested in your mold.I did mic. them at .400. I'm thinkin I'll order some .400 balls and an assortment of patchs to start.Is it ok to use two patchs together while experimenting? I've...
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    ball size

    Shot my .40 over/under for the first time over weekend. Had 6 donated .400 balls and some prelubed patchs of unknown thickness.Shots 5 and 6 were inside cigerrette pack at 30 yds. Now I need to place an order for ammo.The bores measure .412 and .422, I know theres many schools of thought ,but I...
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    new from MD

    Better late than never,hello,I'm Jim,from MD. I'm a mechanic by trade and enjoy woodworking. Am new to ML and MLF is exactly what I was lookin for. Helped dear friend (Paul Morris)move to West Valley NY back in 73?,while there fired a ML,that was my first and last time. Cant remember model but...
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    double gun construction

    Howdy.GC. Take a look under the Percussion forum, under "greenhorn needs info". Good luck with your project.Be cool to see pics at each phase when you get started.Later,Jim
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    bigger than 11

    Thanks for clearin that up,Dave. ( I'm gonna pump a couple more questions into this raft,see if it'll float another day) It looks like I may have to order ammo, I wanna make certain to get it right,so i miked the bores. Three differant guns,.437"---.312"----.337" Taken at muzzle and at widest...
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    bigger than 11

    OK,I'm lookin at Wolf Tracks and they sell nipples in over sizes from .005 to .035 in .005 increments. I've got 3 nipples that measure .175 and 1 thats.165. A #11 cap measures .165 id. Best thing for me is buy 4 nipples and git on with it. Oh yea, I dont dry fire any gun, if I squeeze the...
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    bigger than 11

    I thought about the file,Im conna try that tonight. Look under smoothbore forum, under "double gun construction". Still on first page right now. Picture there. Thanks,Jim
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    bigger than 11

    What to do? 11's wont fit nipples,local gun shop says check upcoming gun show, supplier found here shows none in his web cat. I got BIG nipples.Does anyone else have BIG nipples? I cant get my gun togo off , cause I got BIG nipples. I really like this old girl, sometimes I just stare at er...
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    Greenhorn needs info

    On second thought,that IS a reasonable question,all things considered. I have removed nipples,srayed a little carb. cleaner in holes and blew out with comp. air. I'm sure it is not loaded.
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    double gun construction

    These may not be of any help, but I'll get some picture sendin practice.
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    Greenhorn needs info

    Harley,yes indeed,B.C.Wood.Painters Post,NY. stamped on it. My bro's a little more knowlogable in ML's and after careful scrutiny, he tells me both barrels have 1-48" twist. This means ZIP to me , please share what it tells you. I'd sure like to see a pic of your gun. There is so much info...
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    Greenhorn needs info

    Thanks to all who replyed,I knew I had found the right place for my answers to questions. Zonie made my day with his est. of value,I could probably sell one and break even.(I see someone typing "with one?" right now RC ) Harley,sounds like you nver fired yours. Mine appeares to be rifle over...
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    Greenhorn needs info

    Well,I am the pilgram.....tell ya what- you post yer adress and I'll send ya a new pair o specks,cant beat that,huh? Jim
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    Greenhorn needs info

    I'll make um big as a house if you want,my eyes aint all that.Jim
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    Greenhorn needs info

    Mornin,Davy. I must be missin somethin as far as your reply. All I see is picture of three guns that look an awful lot like mine. Jim
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    Greenhorn needs info

    Hello everyone,my names Jim and Im new to the forum and to muzzle loaders. I am going to post a picture ( think positive ) of three guns I need info on. I have these guns as gaurantee of loan and it looks like I may be a "draftee" into the tradition. I would like to keep all.but I would like...
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