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  1. Travis186

    Flintlock vs Percussion Cap

    I shoot my capper better, but I vastly prefer my flinters. As usual in our match today, I had one klatch from a dull flint that already had about 25 shots on it before I even started, and outside of that, the only cracks or floofs I heard instead of bangs came from cappers with clogged up 90*...
  2. Travis186

    Tap or not (powder measure)?

    I pour my measure until it just overflows, and then tap it to settle the powder, and let the spout scrape the rest off. Seems to deliver the most consistent results for me. End of the day, these guns aren't precision rifles like a whitworth or gibbs, and I don't think the extra care will net you...
  3. Travis186

    .72 Caliber Jeager with vids.

    Recoil doesn't look too bad surprisingly. Still glad you beat me to the punch.
  4. Travis186

    slotting barrel tenons

    Jewelers saw.
  5. Travis186

    Sam Houston National Forest in Texas

    I hunt out of a climber as high as I can comfortably get without freaking out, which is about 25-30'. Higher the better. It allows you to see down into the pockets of brush and it will elevate your chances of success exponentially. The ghosts we hunt known as Sam deer aren't so ghostly when you...
  6. Travis186

    Sam Houston National Forest in Texas

    I'm not saying you can't hunt the pipeline, and that there won't be deer there. The forest is loaded with deer, every inch of it. What I'm saying is pipelines, gates, creek crossings, etc... are people magnets. Even if there are deer there, they're going to be highly spooked and at this point in...
  7. Travis186

    FOR SALE Hacked or scam?

    My guess is they're sending an email related to password reset and people take the bait. From there they have your password, reset it, and you're locked out.
  8. Travis186

    FOR SALE Hacked or scam?

    Not a moderator on here obviously, but a mod on a forum that uses the same software. I've been keeping my team updated on what's happening here. I suspect these people are getting their password phished. I can't see any other way.
  9. Travis186

    Sam Houston National Forest in Texas

    When I say trails I'm talking game trails. Avoid ANYTHING that would attract humans, think outside the box. The orange army is going to hit gates, hiking trails, pipelines, powerlines, signs, and creek crossings like a punching bag. I can't pin point you to any specific area except to say avoid...
  10. Travis186

    FOR SALE Hacked or scam?

    MLF administration needs to have a gander at security. Somewhere along the way longstanding members accounts are getting hacked, and if you're not savvy to how these scammers work they'll get ya. Anyone asking for Venmo with no other options for payment should be a big red flag.
  11. Travis186

    4 wing musket cap

    I use the Schuetzen caps and they work excellent for me. Beware, the cups aren't brass but brass coated mild steel, so if they fit tight and you don't get reliable ignition, chuck the nipple up into your drill and skim a little bit off the O.D. until the cap sits flush.
  12. Travis186

    Chrono's and Ml's

    I tried for a long time to get my caldwell to pick up with BP unmentionable, and couldn't make it happen. I ended up picking up a lab radar and it's been the best decision I've ever made. If you're serious about it, that is the way to go.
  13. Travis186

    SOLD .72 cal Virginia Jaeger flintlock. Posting problems. See description bellow

    Yeah, that gun is going to be a handful! Kinda glad you got to it before me. 😆
  14. Travis186

    SOLD .72 cal Virginia Jaeger flintlock. Posting problems. See description bellow

    Well that was quick. Congrats to who ever got to their wallet faster!
  15. Travis186

    SOLD .72 cal Virginia Jaeger flintlock. Posting problems. See description bellow

    How is the bore on it Gemmer? What method of payment? Is the RCBS mold in good condition?
  16. Travis186

    SOLD .72 cal Virginia Jaeger flintlock. Posting problems. See description bellow

    I'm interested depending on price, builder, and other pertinent details.
  17. Travis186

    Well I got the Smoothbore, but now...

    I appreciate the suggestion, but the gun shoots fine and has an experienced BP shooter behind the trigger. I can hold a group size equivalent at 25 yards of the 9 ring on an NRA TQ-4 Target, and the 8 ring at 50 yards. There is how ever, no sight picture that will bring the POI in. If you'll...
  18. Travis186

    Question for alloy/casting experts

    Any metal scrap dealer should have a refractometer or some other way to test the composition of it, but I'm going to go with babbitt as well. Look up the art pencil hardness test... that won't tell you exactly what you want to know, but it will tell you how hard it is.
  19. Travis186

    Well I got the Smoothbore, but now...

    Ha! Understood. Hopefully the information posted here and lessons learned will help many for years to come, including myself. If not, well there will be a dandy Fusil De Chasse that is a shotgun only for sale after Texas deer season. 😂 I will report back soon. Might go to the range tomorrow.
  20. Travis186

    Well I got the Smoothbore, but now...

    Excellent. Much appreciated and I will give it a shot. You know, the muzzle does look a little thicker on one side, but I figured it was my eye sight/glasses throwing it off. Maybe this will finally give me the fix I needed. Makes sense too, because if looking down the bore it's appears thicker...
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