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New guy question

Well I have it all back together again. There are quite a few things that could be done better, but I was tired of the gun being in pieces and a non shooter. The screws on the patch box are too small, waiting for my local hardware shop to get the right size in. also the angle of the stock...
- Dandyfunk
- Post #49
- May 12, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

The stock is looking good. I will post some pics soon. DF
- Dandyfunk
- Post #48
- May 10, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

I think that I am going to try straight tongue oil and see what color it comes out. I am leaning towards not covering up the maple's natural pattern. We will see. If I don't like it I can always re-do it. Df
- Dandyfunk
- Post #43
- May 7, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

Thanks Tex, I like the dark look, maybe walnut. Df.
- Dandyfunk
- Post #37
- May 6, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

Its been a lot of fun and work to remove the extra tree that had been left on the stock, but now I think it has a fighting chance of looking a little more like what it should. I have a question. I see most of these types of Hawken style rifles in a walnut looking finish. Dark woods mostly. Is...
- Dandyfunk
- Post #33
- May 6, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

Hello all, Here is an update of my progress. I have taken the gun out and shot it and it does perform quite well. I went to the range first and shot at 50 yards and 25 yards. Next after some cleaning I went to a Mountain Man Rendezvous and competed (I use the word compete with tongue in cheek...
- Dandyfunk
- Post #32
- May 6, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Fired my first muzzle loader today!!!

Thank you all for the comments and welcomes!! I will order the system. I am not one to reinvent the wheel!!!! I know that it is a loaded question (pun intended) but I really would like to get some feed back as to which brands are where in the pecking order of quality vs cost. I am looking for...
- Dandyfunk
- Post #19
- May 1, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Fired my first muzzle loader today!!!

Thanks Jim
- Dandyfunk
- Post #6
- Apr 30, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Fired my first muzzle loader today!!!

At what range should I use to start the process?? Df
- Dandyfunk
- Post #4
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Fired my first muzzle loader today!!!

Pretty stoked. Went out to my local range and brought my new to me CVA mountain rifle and my new Traditions William Parker. When we arrived the only lanes open started at 50 yards so that's where we started. I fired my first five rounds with 40g of two F, a .490 ball and a .15 lubed patch. All...
- Dandyfunk
- Thread
- Apr 29, 2014
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Storage Horn

Awesome
- Dandyfunk
- Post #10
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: The Craftsman
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New guy with new gun.

Thanks James
- Dandyfunk
- Post #8
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Photos
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New guy with new gun.

If Traditions is the brand, who is the manufacturer?
- Dandyfunk
- Post #5
- Apr 28, 2014
- Forum: Photos
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New guy with new gun.

Thanks for your in puts, the CVA is a US model and I will post some pics of my first shoots with both. Hopefully tomorrow if all goes as planned!! Df
- Dandyfunk
- Post #4
- Apr 28, 2014
- Forum: Photos
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New guy with new gun.

Hello all, I am new to the site and to black powder shooting. I posted my first thread on the percussion rifle forum and shared my new pistol there. I thought that I should post it here. It is Traditions 1810 William Parker. Brand new in box. I bought it because I like the look and feel. Please...
- Dandyfunk
- Thread
- Apr 28, 2014
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Photos
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Punctured shooting patches

Once again guys, great info for this new guy!!
- Dandyfunk
- Post #16
- Apr 28, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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First Date with my .32 CVA Squirrel

For this noob, I found this very helpful!! Df
- Dandyfunk
- Post #8
- Apr 28, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

Its a good thing that you all know what the heck I am talking about since I put the wrong name in my original post. So for the record it is a Connecticut Valley Arms rifle not a Continental!!! Sorry Df
- Dandyfunk
- Post #26
- Apr 22, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

LOL that made me chuckle. Yes when I get to see some close ups of how it should be. I am quite proficient in working with wood but need to see some examples of what it should look like.
- Dandyfunk
- Post #21
- Apr 21, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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New guy question

Alden, can you show some close ups of the butte of the gun. I will most likely re-finish the stock to a more period correct finish and clean it up. Df
- Dandyfunk
- Post #19
- Apr 21, 2014
- Forum: Percussion Rifles