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  1. smo

    *** in Muzzle Loading Terminology?

    This threads got me “ going off half cocked” 🤣
  2. smo

    Simple question…..

    IMHO Yes And there’s many ways of keeping your powder dry. Which is a must do. I’ve only shot flintlocks for around 15 years now so I’m no expert by any means. However I’ve shot with a lot of Guys that’s shot them for 40 + years .. and I watched their moves. First I think a cow’s knee is a...
  3. smo

    1750 period rifle

    So.... That was the exact same thing I ask for when I bought my rifle… And was told much the same as the responses above…Basically it’s up to the builders interpretation… Here’s what my Builder interpreted.. Correct or not, I’m well pleased with it..😁
  4. smo

    Alafia Rendezvous

    It’s be a challenge just leaving Tennessee today..
  5. smo

    Slow ignition

    He did say he took the lock apart… Also, His first one too disassemble apparently. I’m not sure if the trigger pull increased after disassembling or if it was hard prior too..
  6. smo

    Alafia Rendezvous

    A few more…
  7. smo

    Alafia Rendezvous

    Shinin’ times for sure! These pics are from 09’ I’m sure things have changed somewhat… I hope I make it back down that way again one day… I still use a primer horn I bought off a blanket there.. Hopefully someone there will post some current pictures..👍
  8. smo

    Slow ignition

    Keep oil away from the frizzen & more powder! In the pan!😎 Good luck… you may have too open the touch hole a bit too..
  9. smo

    Two vent holes?? Whats up here?

    I knew I remembered reading the article on the two holes when it was published.. I just wasn’t sure if you were involved or not… but once I looked it up it all became clear too me again…..👍 Thank You for taking the time too do the testing and the explanation & photos of your findings.👍👍
  10. smo

    I found a sweet (modern) powder and ball holder for hunting.

    Ya gotta do what ya gotta do…
  11. smo

    I found a sweet (modern) powder and ball holder for hunting.

    I was told these were PC… Phony Crocs.😁🤣
  12. smo

    Who the heck made this Hawken rifle?

    No worries…. I feel really old.🤣 Welcome too the Forum 👍
  13. smo

    Hershel House Passed Tonight

    He’s headed home… Hell, He’s already there. RIP
  14. smo

    Who the heck made this Hawken rifle?

    Odessa… in Spain.. They were an importer .. Welcome too the Forum.. Enjoy your new rifle!👍
  15. smo

    Two vent holes?? Whats up here?

    Y’all need to get out more often…🤣 Two Hole Vent Test Posted by: Larry Pletcher September 21, 2016in Experiments & Tests, Vent Liners This test is a long time coming. A couple years ago at CLA, Steve Chapman and I were looking over a flint gun made by Allan Sandy. The vent Allan used had two...
  16. smo

    accuracy

    I always thought balls were chewed back into shape after being recovered from the dead animal… Human or not.🤔
  17. smo

    Two vent holes?? Whats up here?

    There was an article in Muzzleloader magazine or MuzzleBlast about the two hole vents awhile back.. If I remember correctly, it didn’t speed up ignition or improve reliability.. Maybe Pletch was involved in the testing? It’s been awhile….🤔
  18. smo

    Black powder shooting clubs/reenactments in the Tennessee area?

    Felonious… Check out Poplar Hollar Longrifles … They are located just East (8 miles) of Lawrenceburg Tn …1 or 2 miles South of Hwy 64.. They have a Facebook page..
  19. smo

    Lock lube; oil or grease ?

    Graphite…..😎
  20. smo

    Range Rods -

    I broke my wooden rod a year or so ago so I had too make a new one.. The first lasted over 10 years.. Just be sure too pin the ends..😁
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