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    New Colerain barrel shooting left...

    Guys, after the bending, I recentered my sights and shot today. Prior to bending I was 7-8" left at 25 yds. Different loads produced similar results. After bending and centered sights I am 1-2" left. I tapped both front and rear sights and now I am zero! I wish the sights were dead on but this...
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    New Colerain barrel shooting left...

    Keith, I did notice while laying the barrel flat on glass that the flats are not the same as you are asking. With the breach end securely flat, the same flat does not lay flat at the muzzle. i.e. it is raised on one side. Making the barrel slightly "twisted? Its about 1/8 off! Never noticed this...
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    New Colerain barrel shooting left...

    I'm so sorry, I have just ordered a new barrel in a .40 that is a B weight. The information on this new gun is stuck in my mind. You are correct this is a C weight... So sorry to muddy the water... I will get my facts correct on future posts.
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    New Colerain barrel shooting left...

    Hey Keith, my barrel is a B weight, .54 cal, 42"... Called Cabin Creek, kit supplier, and he said bend the barrel. I blocked it measured with a caliper and end result was movement of .062" or 1/16". That should bring my group close to center at 25 yds. I'm about 7-8" left consistently. Let my...
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    New Colerain barrel shooting left...

    Hello again, I'm a new flintlock builder/shooter and my kit came with a Colerain barrel that is fine except it shoots pretty far left. I have moved sights as far as I can and it shoots nice groups but the front and rear sights look terrible. I know that should not matter but that stuff drives me...
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    .36 or .40???

    Ordered my 42" .40 Southern Classic from Rice... Very excited! Thanks for the input guys.
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    .28 gauge Turkey load?

    Thanks, all Tennessee requires is #4 shot or smaller...
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    .28 gauge Turkey load?

    Hey all, im a big Turkey hunter and I am going to try and work up a load for my new .28 gauge, 42" flintlock I just completed. I have #5 and #6 chilled shot, overshot cards, 1/2" lubed cushion wad, and both 2F and 3F. Any help would be great...
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    .36 or .40 cal?

    Thanks gentlemen, the overwhelming consensus is the .40! I will sleep better now knowing that question is over... Now to order my gun! York from Chambers...
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    .54 cal. Ticking thickness?

    Thanks Laffindog, What load do you like? I started with FF 60gr. Then FFF 60 grains and it was better... Suggestions since we have same barrel?
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    .54 cal. Ticking thickness?

    Thanks Dave, What load do you like? I started with FF 60gr. Then FFF 60 grains and it was better... Suggestions since we have same barrel?
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    .54 cal. Ticking thickness?

    Apples to Apples here on your reply! Thanks and I will use that as my starting point...
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    .54 cal. Ticking thickness?

    I have built a new gun with a .54 Colerain barrel and new to the sport. Trying to work up a load and was wondering about ticking thickness. I'm shooting .530 ball as of now and was wondering how thick of ticking I should use. Is it very important? Can it be to thin or to thick? Thanks
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    .36 or .40 cal?

    Here in Tennessee a .36 is legal for ALL big game in our state... I thank you for your replys and I think I am reluctantly leaning toward the .40 for now...
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    .36 or .40???

    Hey guys, thanks to you ALL for your "two cents". I typically downsize where possible. In Tennessee muzzleloader "big game" is legal starting at .36, thus my original desire for that cal. However after deferring to your suggestions the consensus seems to be leaning in the .40 direction... I...
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    .36 or .40???

    Great thought using the larger ramrod. That just might have made my mind up for me! Makes since to me...
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    Hunter vs. Shooter

    I'm 51, just completed my firs build from Cabin Creek, next build from Jim Chambers then I'm on my own on stock/ barrel in letting! I agree, I hunt turkeys and this will bring back that historical meaning to hunting that our founding fathers began. Go read "One Mans War"... That started me on...
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    .36 or .40 cal?

    My question is about a .36 vs .40 that I am wanting to build. Wanting a 42" barrel. Looking for that slider long profile. This will be used for fun, squirrels, rabbits. I am not interested in a .32... Thanks for your input.
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    .36 or .40???

    The barrel was so if I only built one gun I could use it for both ball or shot while obtaining further distance. The straight rifle gives about 25% farther shot with ball and allowing you to shoot shot thru the same barrel. That was the first rifleing used prior to a twist. Just fun tho do both...
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