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  1. JamesA

    What would you pay?

    I am sending the conversion cylinder, .45 LC, back to the importer. Cracked between cylinders. Be VERY careful what smokeless ammo you put in that thing. Never, ever put the stuff meant for Thompsen Center Contender or the Ruger Blackhawk. Even if they replace the other cylinder for nothing...
  2. JamesA

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Made it to the range today. Got to shoot my 1858 Remington and had a fair to middling group. 12 shots, no misfires. I'm glad I was able to find two tins of #10 percussion caps. Almost out of them though, I guess I'd better get some SliXshot nipples so I can use #11's. Unfortunately, put in the...
  3. JamesA

    BEWARE! I got ripped off

    Yes, thank you for the warning. It takes a "solid" individual to admit to a mistake like that. I'm very sorry you got ripped off.
  4. JamesA

    I am a new member from SW Idaho.

    I believe so but I don't know their name. I know they have "Cowboy" matches at Black's Creek Shooting Range. I believe they have a black powder shooting range there too, the Schuetzen range. Look them up on the internet. Or, I guess you can click this.... Black's Creek Public Shooting Range I...
  5. JamesA

    Shooting high

    I recommend you give it a try and work from there. I ruined the front sight on a rifle by doing the WRONG thing. Take it in small steps so you don't have a BIG problem that will be expensive to fix. Ask me how I know. :( I see I have jumped into the "game" late and hopefully you have solved...
  6. JamesA

    Age Range of BP shooters

    Being retired is a plus. I shoot during the week because the ranges at our club are usually empty during the day. After work and on the weekends, the place is crowded and you can't really get much shooting done. I shoot two types of firearms, black powder and center-fire smokeless. Inline black...
  7. JamesA

    Howdy from Missouri

    Welcome to the forum from Idaho. Good luck finding your revolver, "back ordered" seems to be the standard reply any more.
  8. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    It's unfortunate that today's manufacture's don't at least recommend the correct ball & patch combo loading tips with their firearms as many new to Muzzleloading lack the experience to develop the right patch, ball & load combo & give-up this great historical sport. I couldn't agree with you...
  9. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    I've noticed quite a few people with a lot more experience than I have with "black powder" and some good ideas. Next trip out to the range I guarantee I will be burning some powder.
  10. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    To all who have given me suggestions to try, Thank You! I have a lot of work ahead of me, something to do while at the range. I really do enjoy working on a problem trying to find a solution. There have been several suggestions that I have the "ingredients" on hand to try. I would have never...
  11. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    Hello neighbor!
  12. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    You are correct. It's 1:48 according to the manufacturer's specs.
  13. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    Would brass be better? I would be concerned that the steel ramrod might damage the barrel. The one I use is fiberglass, it's my "range rod". That thing is really tough, it will flex a lot but it hasn't broken yet.
  14. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    Cabela's .50 to .59 cal. Shooting Patch. • Die cut from carefully selected 100% cotton fabric • Lubed with a natural lubricant that is environmentally safe • Has been tested under extreme conditions I learned to answer questions from a guy that if you asked him what time it is, he would tell...
  15. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    An after thought, I will swab after every shot from now on. It could only help. Now, if I could just get my eyesight to improve
  16. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    Meridian, Idaho. We are actually classed as high desert here.
  17. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    So many suggestions, thank you all. I have a lot of things to try. When I bought the Hawken, along with not being able to find real black powder, #11 percussion caps were not available. I bought some CCI Musket caps, got the correct nipple and started shooting that way. I measured the lands and...
  18. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    I'm not sure. I bought them at Cabela's.
  19. JamesA

    Houston, we have a problem...

    Finally got out to the range yesterday. Fired a few rounds. My biggest problem now is the fouling caused by using real black powder. After the third shot, if I don't swab the barrel, it takes a feat of strength to get the patched ball down the barrel. I am shooting 75 gr. of FFFG Schuetzen black...
  20. JamesA

    Just got a brand new lemon

    My wife uses the "squeaky wheel" method of dealing with manufacturers and/or dealers. It works virtually every time. The truth of the matter is that manufacturers and/or dealers should pay attention when their customers have a legitimate complaint and make every attempt to "make it right." Props...
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