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    To rust. Or not to rust. Laurel mountain forge browning solution.

    Okay. So there is a torch involved. Thanks guys! I'll jump to it then.
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    To rust. Or not to rust. Laurel mountain forge browning solution.

    So then what's the process?? In all sorts of confused. Again. I'm a complete beginner. So I have little to no idea what to do.
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    To rust. Or not to rust. Laurel mountain forge browning solution.

    Thanks! Only problem I'm gonna have is the torch part. Well, I guess I'll gather the rest of the things I need before I start browning the barrel.
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    To rust. Or not to rust. Laurel mountain forge browning solution.

    So rub down the barrel with it, let it rust to appropriate level. Then hot water and baking soda it?
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    To rust. Or not to rust. Laurel mountain forge browning solution.

    So I ordered the lmf barrel brown and degreaser. But the instructions say nothing about rust. I'm sure this is a stupid question, but does that mean I don't have to rust the barrel?? I would rather not, but if I have to I will...but again instructions say nothing about any sort of rust. It is a...
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    Thanks! That's what I've been up to, just reading what I can. But reading is one thing and doing is another haha the only part I'm worried about is the rusting process. I'm more than positive I'm gonna have to get my friends to hold me back from getting it out of the tent and trying to take the...
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    Thanks! First gun I'm building so everything is still alot to take in. Going to get started on the stock today in the afternoon. And order the browning solution. Should be here by next Thursday hopefully. So just take extra care with the pin punches. And as for the holes I need to drill, what...
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    Also, anyone have or know of a step by step video on browning a barrel? I see cold gluing videos everywhere, but not for browning
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    Awesome! Can't wait for it to be done. I've decided on a dark cherry for the stock and the lmf browning solution for the barrel. Oh! The punches, would iron punches be bad to use, as opposed to brass punches? And for the sights, should I file the barrel to make the sights fit? Or file the sights...
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    thanks guys! hopefully the paycheck hits friday morning so i can go out and get stuff to start working on this! ill probably end up with the laurel mountain forge gunsmiths finishers kit $59 to my door. would 2.5 ounces be enough for that much barrel?
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    ahh. i can see how that can be problematic.well, when my next paycheck comes in im going to finish this thing up. shouldnt take more than 3 days right? any tools i might need besides sand paper and a metal file?
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    yeah, i figured i would need them, waiting on the christmas check to hit the bank so i can get it all done. and cool! i just googled some pictures i think im gonna like it! and if i changed the nipple would it work? are there different size nipples for the different caps? or is it just a matter...
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    every time i read the word rust i cringe haha rust on anything goes against everything i have ever learned about firearm care. but ill give cold browning a try. i dont have a workshop or any tools really, so hopefully these christmas hours help out to get some stuff and get it done and over...
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    thanks guys! im just not comfortable with anything that has to do with rust. i think ill just pick up a bluing kit. as for the stock, i was thinking about picking up a cherry wood finish thats oil based and using that.
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    black powder beginner questions. traditions Kentucky rifle.

    So, I purchased a traditions kentucky rifle kit. still in the process of piecing the old girl together. but, being a long time admirer of bp rifles and completely new to actually shooting them, i have questions. i did some snooping around the interwebs and found that this particular kit...
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    brand new to bp shooting! greetings from texas!

    thanks everyone! I got a lot to learn, just need to find somewhere where I can get all the tools to finish up this rifle at. everything seems simple enough, as far as to how it works. :grin: glad to be here! I don't suppose we have a FAQ section do we? got some Q's about the difference between...
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    brand new to bp shooting! greetings from texas!

    hey guys sorry, 12 hour shifts. anyways im a little north of san antonio about an hour north. little place called canyon lake. and thanks! always wanted to try bp shooting, and figured what better way to get comfortable with one than by actually piecing one together! currently about to haul ass...
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    brand new to bp shooting! greetings from texas!

    Hi everyone! ive made up my mind to get into bp shooting, and just waiting on my christmas paycheck to kick in so i can buy that traditions DIY Kentucky rifle in .50! there's some old timers out by where i live that shoot black powder, but they're pretty elusive. so i'm excited to be here! :hatsoff:
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