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  1. Black Jack

    Good Squirrel Rifle

    Look at Midsouthshootingsupplies.com . Big outfit, reliable to deal with and best prices on wide range of shooting stuff.
  2. Black Jack

    CVA traditionals, serial numbers

    I know TC rifles had a "K" preceding the serial number, but have never heard of CVA products having one. Some pictures, clear, detailed ones, would allow some of us to hazard a guess. Whether the lock panels are sharply defined is one area to look at. Fit of the buttplate is another. .
  3. Black Jack

    Lyman quality?

    I have one of each and will offer up a couple of items to consider. For the purpose of hunting, the Trade Rifle is a little shorter, handier and lighter. Many also prefer a single trigger for hunting. My Lymans are both .54s which also helps with weight. Love them both.
  4. Black Jack

    T/C Hawken, Installing "new" style hammer

    You were more successful than I was. I've called customer service twice in the last month, spoke to different people. Their answer to me was that they have none of the improved locks on hand, nor hammers nor frizzens. Stated all they can supply now are a few screws and the like. I realize they...
  5. Black Jack

    Pedersoli Lock

    In what way(s) was the Pedersoli lock junk? Could you be a bit more specific? Pedersoli has an excellent reputation as a maker of production firearms and most people seem satisfied with the quality. I'm considering a purchase of one of their flinters so would appreciate any first-hand insights.
  6. Black Jack

    Don't use wood ramrods!

    I have found that the brass rods add more weight to my rifles than I care for, so I use synthetics. I don't care for the synthetics that are black in color, but brown ones are available if you look for them. Dixie Gunworks, among other places, carries them. I keep the wooden rods in my guns for...
  7. Black Jack

    Using Aperture Sights

    For those of you who currently use a tang mounted aperture sight (like the Lyman 57ML or one of the old TC sights), do you have any significant change to your point-of-impact after removing and replacing the barrel during cleaning? I have a Lyman trade rifle that I'm considering mounting the...
  8. Black Jack

    Basspro not stocking caps

    Yeah, I guess you're right. I used to buy gas for 29.9 cents/gal now that I think about it.
  9. Black Jack

    Basspro not stocking caps

    Wish I could find them for $5 a can. My local Gander Mtn has plenty of Remington caps but priced at (get ready for it) $7.99 per can.
  10. Black Jack

    Where to buy powder

    This is their current info from the Goex website: J & J Pyrotechnics Mfg., Inc. 165 Schittler Road Spring Brook TWP, PA 18444-6434 Phone: 570-842-3411 Fax: 570-842-1206 Toll Free Phone: 877-748-3473 E-Mail: [email protected] Same contact info I used for my last order. Bonnie makes...
  11. Black Jack

    Where to buy powder

    Would that be J & J Pyrotechnics near Moscow, PA? I live about three miles from them and buy there also. Nice not to have to worry about HAZMAT fees.
  12. Black Jack

    blowing down barrel

    You can give a snarky reply to demonstrate lack of seriousness toward gun safety if you like. Does not diminish the importance of proper gun handling.
  13. Black Jack

    blowing down barrel

    I realize everyone has their own habits and practices in this highly individualistic sport, but just because some of our forebears may have carried on some unsafe practice is not a reason for us to blindly follow. It's one of the basic rules of gun safety to always keep the muzzle pointed in a...
  14. Black Jack

    my side slapper

    Woodbutcher....contact Bernie Tulino at Pioneer Arms in Broomall, PA. You can Google the company website. I got mine from Bernie around twenty years ago, right after he took over the old Dale Storey lockmaking business. Good guy to deal with. When you Google it, include the city as there is...
  15. Black Jack

    Remington caps, gone?

    Certainly doesn't prove anything, but I was at my local Gander Mountain yesterday and the muzzleloading supply rack was loaded (pardon the pun) with Remington caps, both No.10s and 11s.
  16. Black Jack

    Ardesa Hawken Woodsman

    If I'm reading the attachment correctly, that looks to be about $35 per lb, give or take. Quite a bit more than most of us are used to paying. I can see why you would want to make every shot count.
  17. Black Jack

    French and Indian War movie,

    I'm very interested in this movie and have a couple of questions: 1. Apparently it's not available in BluRay (true?). How is the picture quality on the DVD? 2. I saw mention of another flick called Follow the River. How is it....worth having? Thanks much. Am anxious to give these a try on my...
  18. Black Jack

    How did you get into the BP Sport and why choose Flintlocks

    I had previously owned a couple of black powder guns, a .58 Zouave and a .44 Colt 1860, but had only done a little plinking with them. Then, in 1980 I moved to Pennsylvania, which is among the most enlightened of States with its "flintlock only" deer season. I promptly bought my first flinter, a...
  19. Black Jack

    Spruced Up GPR's??

    If I may ask...you say you had to remove a lot of wood. I know the RPL locks require wood removal on the inside of the mortise. Was the lock plate by itself a drop-in fit, or did you have to do significant re-inlet work for the plate? Was the hole in the plate properly placed for the lock...
  20. Black Jack

    Cylinder Loaders

    Rydon Corp. has a new loader that loads all six rounds at once. I have not used or even seen one but it's pictured on their website. Looks pretty interesting and priced right.
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