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    What if question

    Hey , from the Land of the Buckeye , I personally would not. Besides , in my state , to legally hunt whitetail must be a single ball of .38 or larger (but the state allows .350 legend ???!!!)
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    What is your method to combat offhand wobble?

    I usually try to support my forearm on a sturdy fence post
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    Did I make a mistake? or Is there a misconception about smoking molds?

    wanna try something better than smoking your molds ? Smoke gunpowder and BLOW your mind
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    Round ball projectiles

    Here in the land of the Buckeye , deer rules state a single ball of at least 38 caliber.
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    My "period correct" concealed carry setup....

    Thank you for the heads up. Might be I'm a cranky old f***er myself lol This is just a place to share a common interest. Nobody here could possibly get under my skin .( that's NOT meant to be a challenge )
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    My "period correct" concealed carry setup....

    I'm a new member on this forum . What is the proper unwritten etiquette for responding to a prior thread ? I thought the topic was interesting myself. Is period correct concealed carry not a thing anymore? You're going to have to make a few allowances for an old crippled up country farmer. I...
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    My "period correct" concealed carry setup....

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    Great Trail Festival and Rendezvous Malvern Ohio

    Hey folks It's that time of year again. The Great Trail Festival and Rendezvous 2023 is the weekend of August 26-27 and September 2,3 and 4th . Just a short 20 minute drive from Canton Ohio Always a great time, lots to see and take part in. Plenty of friendly folks , food and music. If you...
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    WANTED Brass percussion derringers

    My dad bought me my first black powder pistol when I was 10. A s× called Snake Eyes The hammers , trigger screws and springs are steel, the balance of the pistol is brass. .31 caliber s×s . 2 piece white plastic grip panels and a brass rammer . o.a.l is just under 7" It came in a "You Build...
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    Painting a stock.

    As my grandpappy said, to each his own
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    Round ball and bullets

    Very cool
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    My "period correct" concealed carry setup....

    Great to run across another Remmy fan . Great to run across another Remmy fan
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    Field/Farm Use of Cap & Ball Revolver

    I like to carry my Remington 1863 New Model Pocket.31 caliber 5 shot percussion revolver. Just big enough to whack a raccoon or rat in the barn and with 5 chances, enough to discourage any fox or coyote that we come up against while fishing in the bottom pasture creek. I load all 5 and keep the...
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    This old thing...

    your reply is why I asked. Great observation and advice and I thank you for that. The rifle does not have a charge or ball in it. That was one of the first things I checked. Unfortunately , it was " cleaned up " by a previous owner.
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    Painting a stock.

    I'm a big fan of boiled linseed oil.
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    1849 pocket specialist needed

    Have you ever put a micrometer to the bore of your revolver ?
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    Home Made Percussion Caps Review

    I " rolling my own " as well . You folks might be surprised at just how easy it is . The best thing about it is that making your own adds another layer to our pastime.
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    Ammo

    Have you ever tried to " make " your own percussion caps ? It's way easier than you might think. $20 will get you enough of the chemicals needed to be able to make thousands of caps . You can even get a kit to punch out a formed cap. Making your own percussion caps just adds another dimension...
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    Who makes a Hawken style rifle?

    Is Traditions still making a hawken style rifle? I have an old Thompson Center .54 caliber hawken style rifle . One of T.C's first with a serial number of 1501 . My rifle does not have a brass forearm cap like many of the newer models have.The stock is finished with boiled linseed oil ( I like...
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    This old thing...

    Hey folks. Hoping you and yours are doing great today. I've had this rifle for a while. I don't know much about it . I think it's a conversion from flintlock and as near as my micrometer can tell , is a 32 caliber. Barely visible is the word Warranted in floral script on the lock . Has a set...
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