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  1. K

    Can I smooth out my Frizzen?

    I just resurfaced the frizzen on my TC PA Hunter with a hard Arkansas stone. I was concerned that using my Dremel might result in the uneven removal of material across the frizzen face. The hard stone keeps the surface flat and I thought this was an important consideration.
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    Ballistol

    I have found that Ballistol, though not a good preservative, does get my bore cleaner than soap and water alone. After normal soap & water cleanup when the patches look clean I dry the bore and then run a sloppy wet Ballistol patch down the bore. It always comes out very dirty. I think the...
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    Ballistol

    My experience is similar to Zonies. WD40 has been the one I use for rust protection but I have to wash it out with alcohol. Zonies remark that Barracade does not cause BP fouling is of interest. Does that mean I can skip the alcohol wash and shoot with Barricade in the bore?
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    Old Lyman GPR ramrod

    I bought an older GPR in 54 and it is sweet but the 3/8 ramrod falls out of the thimbles. Since the rib was not drilled and tapped for a spring clip I am assuming Lyman never thought it was necessary in order to hold the ramrod in place. The ID of the thimbles is .411 front and .414 rear...
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    Breaking in a new Lyman Plains Pistol

    I have both 50 and 54 barrels for my GPP. Both will shoot 1" at 25 yds. Load is 5 gr 3F under Lyman max with .490/.530 ball, wal-mart ticking and Hoppe's lube. They are great pistols. I was never able to shoot 5 rd groups this tight with my 22 revolvers. Pistol ramrods are ok for seating...
  6. K

    Where do you set your butt?

    IMHO the curved brass buttplates on my Hawkens are placed on my arm because this position works. Sight lineup has not been a problem and a PRB with up to 110 gr 2F is comfortable. Mounting the butt on the shoulder with anything over 80 gr is not as comfortable and at 90 gr + is downright...
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    Frozen Clean out Screw Help

    I agree with ohio ramrod. Kroil is a great penetrating oil. If the screw is long enough to protrude into the flash channel then the end of the screw is probably coated with powder residue. When you try to remove the screw the residue just gets tighter in the thread. Try laying the barrel on...
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    Lyman GPR 50--.490 or .495 Balls

    I use both. I like the tightest PRB I can get down the bore. The two ball sizes along with all the variation in patch thickness found in the fabric store allows more options to get the best PRB diameter for your bore. If there was only one ball diameter there would much fewer options and less...
  9. K

    T/C 1 in 66 twist

    FWIW I just measured my PA Hunter twist at 65. (Estimating 1/4 turn has some error.) My barrel is NOT marked as having a roundball twist.
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    Dura Flints

    Last summer I investigated these flints. Information I found was from a search on this forum and the internet. Conclusion: People who used the product liked it. Manufacturer was no longer in business.
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    Pistol twist rates

    Lyman GPP is 1:30 in both 50 and 54 Traditions KY is 1:20 Got all three. The GPP in 54 shoots best, 1" at 25 yds. Others are nearer 2". I think using a rifle twist will give groups that look like you used a scattergun.
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    Adjusting TC lock

    I want to tilt the lock on my TC Hawken to get a better alignment of the hammer and the nipple. It looks like TC uses a clear, soft, pliable material to make this adjustment at the factory. I looked for it on the tcarms website but no luck. Would anyone know what it is and where I could...
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    Buying lead

    Rotometals advertizes on this forum. The lead will be pure and if you buy $100 woth it will have free shipping. You will get approx. 67 lbs. The only downside is it is shipped USPS. The little old lady that delivers my mail can't lift the package. This will require some special coordination...
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    How critical is patch size?

    I agree with Brown Bear. Your jag can get stuck. I was using a cheaper plastic short starter with a screw-in button tip. The patch wrapped around the jag and the jag pulled out of the short starter. With luck was able to blow the prb and jag out with CO2. Ruined my day at the range. Since...
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    Washing new pillow ticking?

    Pinking shears are sissors that produce a zig-zag looking cut that does not fray, much. I bought mine at Wal-Mart for about $10. I wash twice in hot water w/ some soap to get rid of the sizing. IMHO sizing hinders the absorption of lubes. Dry on hot. My batch of patch material (Wal-Mart red...
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    pedersoli kentucky pistol - what size patch & ball?

    I had a similar problem with my .50 KY by Traditions. Bore is .501 on lands and .516 in groove. It was hard to seat. a .490 with .015 patch and it should not have been. I went to .480 with .018 patch and it seated easier but did not shoot too good. I tried the .480 in the sabot. They went...
  17. K

    Hunting with a Patriot

    I just bought a Lyman GPP from El Lobo. It is a 54 cal. It shoots good at 25 yards with 45 gr 3F. The Lyman Handbook lists a .530 ball at 943 f/s producing 439 ft-lbs. This will accompany my 54 hawken and will be for short range only, but I think it will do the job on deer. I also have a...
  18. K

    site adjustment problem

    I measured my 54 Renegade and the sight radius for a peep on the tang is about 27". The required change in sight elevation would be .015 to move the point of impact by 1" at 50 yds or .0075 to move 1" at 100 yds. You did not mention the range you were shooting. You can correct the current...
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    Sizes of Caps and Nipples

    I replaced the original Traditions nipple with a CVA nipple which seems to be slightly larger and the caps are snug and don't fall off. I will now maintain a variety of nipples so I can swap them around till I get a good fit with whatever batch of caps I have.
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    Sizes of Caps and Nipples

    Thanks for the information. I imagine mic'ing the caps was a challange that required a delicate touch. I agree my problem is probably caused by the normal manufacturing variation in both the nipples and caps. My plan is to get several nipples from various mfgrs and switch nipples for the best...
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