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    J&S Hawken dueling pistols

    Actually, the description of "acceptable" dueling pistols was written by John Lyde Wilson, who was even one time Governor of South Carolina. Chapter VII, Paragraph 1 states especially, "The arms should be smoothbore pistols, not exceeding nine inches in (barrel) length, with flint and steel...
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    Northwest trade gun kit

    TOTW will fit and install breech plugs for $25.00. They offer an number of services for a fair price for those who aren't set up or feel capable of some of the building processes.
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    50 cal not hitting broadside of barn

    It still may be a problem with twist rate and ball diameter. I've seen fast twist rifles shoot PRB but required larger balls, usually no smaller than .005" less diameter than the bore with thinner patches. The guys I know who did this in a .50 caliber used balls as large as .498" plus a .010" to...
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    Front sight only on BB

    Basically, all the info is right. You need to develop that 'cheek weld' and be consistent with it. You can't guarantee the bayonet lug will be high enough to use as sight, so holding the same way each time and shooting enough to get the 'feel' for where the shots going. :thumbsup:
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    Potential Newbie Questions

    And you don't have to pick up empty brass! :wink: :haha:
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    Greetings from pa

    Welcome to the mob...any new thoughts or experiences help. We're getting tired of my old tales! :wink: :thumbsup:
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    Traditions Kentucky?

    This version is a bit clearer though not quite as greatly enlarged. may not be cut down, but certainly eastern built. https://22658-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/galen-clark.jpg
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    L/R side slapper

    Oh yes, was very aware of the Jenks being a true breech loader, but it's the only 'mule ear' percussion gun adopted by the U.S. Navy so we have to make allowances! :wink: :haha:
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    Greetings

    Welcome to the menagerie! :wink: If you're doing well at traditional archery, you'll have no trouble with muzzleloaders. There'll be questions, never be bashful about asking! :haha:
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    1842 Smoothbore

    Not buck & Ball! :wink: :haha: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/11/article-2454851-18AE936500000578-337_634x461.jpg
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    1842 Smoothbore

    12th New Jersey used a buck & ball on top of their monument at Gettysburg. http://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/NJ12-4c-448-049.png 90th Pennsylvania did a couple. Here's their 'Eagle' monument...
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    Traditions Kentucky?

    You don't 'gotta' but they're both good ideas. :wink:
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    1842 Smoothbore

    Tenngun is right, each gun is kind of it's own case and what works well in one may give you barely minute-of-circus-tent accuracy in another. Smoothbores are a little less so but there's no telling what combo it'll like best. Try patched and unpatched ball with combos of wads and cards. Buck &...
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    Notable shooting experiences

    At our state sponsored shoots all the kids get to fire, twice at least. But, you are right in what you say. It's the little ones, girls especially...those that look like they don't weigh 80 pounds with the pockets full of buckshot and fishing sinkers that do the best, enjoy it most and leave...
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    Thanks for the add

    Welcome aboard. Your .32 loads will depend on bore diameter and rifling twist rate...good luck :thumbsup:
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    Thanks for the add!

    Welcome to the mob! :wink: If you get a Hudson Valley, get a really long one and don't forget the step-stool for reloading! :haha:
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    Nothing much to report.....

    Go real traditional...long bow from Brit's homeland. Point choices are amazing! :wink: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSNfa6duONEHh3UxHX78SjU2fCOWiTtETBU3kOBJBT54CxaVNsTCg http://d13z1xw8270sfc.cloudfront.net/origin/336811/1432122291774_52-370-thickbox.jpg
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    double barrel shotgun pistol

    And it can happen just this fast...Howdah had better be ready and easy to grab! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRiyQuIUEXM
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    straight razor shaving

    Me 3! But the razor isn't getting much use these days!
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    Notable shooting experiences

    Twice, that's right gang I said twice, I forgot to hold the muzzle away from vertical and got a flashback from an ember in the bore. Foosh! Not a single unsinged hair from the tip of my chin to about 3 inches into my hairline. Looked like Al Jolson in black-face, smelled like a scorched poodle...
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