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  1. longcruise

    The ‘Janka’ wood hardness scale

    The chart above is far from all inclusive. Here's the listing for it on the wood database. https://www.wood-database.com/lignum-vitae/
  2. longcruise

    2 Rifles with Stripped Nipple Channels

    I tried that as the first resort with a stripped drum. Going from 250x 28 to 255x28. Didn't work. Obtaining the correct drill size for 255 made it a 15 minute project. The drill and tap were economically obtained from regular online tool vendors.
  3. longcruise

    When did small caliber rifles become a thing and why?

    I think this is way over thought. The calibers in the west we're certainly associated with buff and grizz but in the east I think it was just a gradual reduction in caliber to what was adequate. Growing smaller from the common big bores of muskets and the association with warfare.
  4. longcruise

    Offhand Accuracy

    I'm fortunate to have not had any AO contact but flew over many treated areas and saw the devastation. A way undercounted casualty stat.
  5. longcruise

    Offhand Accuracy

    @LME I don't have any tremors but this treatment you describe is fascinating.
  6. longcruise

    opinions of best twist rate for 45

    This is an excellent guide for conical shooters. It's not precisely applicable but if it says a bullet will work, it will. It consistently overestimates the twist needed to stabilize any given projectile. It was originally created to apply to artillery. If you plug a 50 cal with 1:48 twist...
  7. longcruise

    Show N Tell your first MLer rifle

    My first was....... hold your breath now and no guessing! A TC Hawken 50 cal that my wife got me for Christmas in 74. It has been my main hunting rifle for these many years and has been there for most of my big game kills. Shown here with a 45 caliber barrel that I picked up at a gun show...
  8. longcruise

    Shaping a Powder Horn Spout

    Why did I never think of supporting with a rod like that. Have never seen it written anywhere before. I admire your workmanship with every horn you show us. A question; what method do you use in shaping the spout hole if any? Speaking of the inside. Do you form an interna bevel or is it...
  9. longcruise

    opinions of best twist rate for 45

    I think it would work just fine. Especially with those SC deer loads. I shoot a lot with a 1:48 45 cal and accuracy is excellent. I nearly always shoot 45 gr 3f but have shot 50 gr a few times. It's a small game and target rifle so I've never gone to hotter loads. There's a whole lot of...
  10. longcruise

    FOR SALE Patch knife/Neck Knife. SPF

    This is a Russell Green River blade with laminated birch scales. Green River blades are carbon steel and readily sharpen to a keen edge. Handy as a patch knife or general purpose knife. Very handy for field dressing small game. The sheath is saddle stitched by hand out of heavy leather and...
  11. longcruise

    Do you have a muzzleloader with an inexplicable problem?

    No, but sometimes it seems like I'm the only one. 🤣
  12. longcruise

    About your hunting rifles

    The background is too light in contrast to the rifles. The camera is adjusting for the light reflecting from the wall. Look at the picture in the post quoted below to see the difference.
  13. longcruise

    Offhand Accuracy

    This is done in certain offhand shooting situations. Puts the shooter in a somewhat convoluted body shape but does result in basically a rest for the arm that is holding the forearm. I'm not sure in what types of competition it's allowed but I have seen it prohibited in many ml competitions...
  14. longcruise

    Could caps do this?

    I think we have to consider lot to lot variations especially in the covid/post covid period. As far as science goes, there are different levels of inquiry and the one I suggested will deliver some factual information for consideration if not a certain explanation. It's the scientific...
  15. longcruise

    Could caps do this?

    I don't think so but anything is possible. A range trip with both and two targets posted side by side. Alternate the caps with a separate target for each and the story should be told.
  16. longcruise

    Offhand Accuracy

    I can't claim the idea. Got it from the BPCR guys.
  17. longcruise

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    I'm thinking the same. I guessed maple looking at the other side but this other side looks like you suggest.
  18. longcruise

    Offhand Accuracy

    I find holding drills to be helpful. Pope mentions it but in less detail than it warrants. Like he explains, position is important. It determines your Natural Point of Aim (NPOA). I use a "target" like the picture below and stand at a distance consistently the same and at NPOA, shoulder the...
  19. longcruise

    SOLD .515" 320Gr flat nose for Smith Carbine

    Hmmmm, those could easily be sized to fit any of the common 50 cals with 1/48 twist.
  20. longcruise

    Loading from the pouch?

    Under heading "keep it simple" I assign that and all other special containers to the side. When you are standing in place with the rifle held between your legs you will want everything easily in reach without having to dip into separate containers. Having some caps in a tin to replenish the...
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