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  1. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    Thanks for the thoughts. Mine has a good tight fit for the frizzen and I hope I don't have to resort to the replacement lock but time will tell. The weight shouldn't be a real problem as I do all of my muzzleloader hunting from a blind or stand and I cheat and use shooting sticks.
  2. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    That photo of the muzzle looks just like mine. I can't figure out the theory behind making the stock extend past the muzzle. At least on mine, the trigger guard fits the inlet perfectly and other furniture fits the inlets very well, just the gap at the breech end of the barrel needs attention...
  3. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    Thanks for the input. Bedding that breech gap with accraglas is what I think I will do. I doubt I will shorten the barrel since I do all of my deer hunting from a blind or stand and use a rest so the barrel length and weight really shouldn't be a problem.
  4. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    The Dixie Mountain Rifle arrived. It is indeed unfired but it has a few issues such as stock dings, the triggers were so gummed up with dried grease they didn't work properly, the geometry of the flintlock could be better, the stock protrudes beyond the end of the muzzle of the barrel some...
  5. LSB

    Thompson Center Hawkens in action

    You can get "Replacement Fibers" in various sizes (.010, .019, .029, .040, .060, .078, and .0100 inch), directly from the TruGlo website. I like the .060 (1.5mm) size myself. It is small enough that it doesn't obstruct that much of the target but big enough to see in low light conditions...
  6. LSB

    Thompson Center Hawkens in action

    I bought a "used" TC Renegade in 50 caliber that was like new. I remodeled it as shown in the attached photos. To me, it appears something like a trade rifle of the era would look. It groups very well and I have taken 4 deer with it since I changed the appearance of it. It is browned, has a...
  7. LSB

    Buying Black Powder

    Received my 5 pounds of 3F Schuetzen from Travelers Antiques and Trading yesterday. I wanted Swiss but there were out. Travelers is the ONLY place that I could find online that had either 3F or 2F black powder in stock. NO one sells black powder anywhere near my home so ordering it online is...
  8. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    Thanks for the info.
  9. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    I appreciate the offer. However this is a flintlock. Some of the posters here have stated that the original lock sometimes leaves something to be desired. If that is the case with this one when I receive it, I might contact you and take you up on your offer. Thanks.
  10. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    Thanks for your thoughts. I have NO idea whether it is an early build or a later build. It has a serial number in the 4000 range but that doesn't tell me anything. When it arrives, I will see.
  11. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    Thanks for the info.
  12. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    Thanks for the twist rate info. If the rifle is in the condition it is advertised to be, I think I will be a happy camper.
  13. LSB

    Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    I just purchased a Dixie Gun Works Tennessee 50 Caliber Flintlock Mountain Rifle off of Gunbroker.com. I haven't received it yet but supposedly it is in unfired condition. Was wondering if anyone knows what the rifling twist was that the manufacturer used in these rifles? They were made in...
  14. LSB

    If you haven’t bought from Cutfingers…

    I have a Cows Knee that I bought from him that is VERY nice. It is supple, well shaped and was just as he described it. I would not hesitate to buy from him again.
  15. LSB

    Lyman's Great Plains Flintlock Rifle....Good & Bad??

    I just completed a 50 caliber Pedersoli made flintlock Lyman Great Plains Rifle kit. It had some quality control issues but overall I am quite pleased with the final outcome (see post entitled "Thoughts on Pedersoli Lyman Great Plains Rifle Kit"). Personally, I prefer the appearance of the...
  16. LSB

    Thoughts on Pedersoli Lyman Great Plains Rifle Kit

    I finished the 50 caliber Great Plains flintlock rifle kit made by Pedersoli and sold by Lyman. This was the rifle discussed earlier on this forum with the touch hole positioned too low which I corrected by using Brownells Acraglas Gel to "shim" up the barrel and tang. I was very impressed...
  17. LSB

    Wedge pin insertion- Right to Left or Left-Right ?

    That is absolutely true for the Investarms made Lyman Great Plains Rifle but the newer version made by Pedersoli has the same length wedges. My old Great Plains rifle had the different length wedges and were always inserted from right to left unlike the newer Pedersoli manufactured version.
  18. LSB

    Wedge pin insertion- Right to Left or Left-Right ?

    The Pedersoli Lyman Great Plains Rifle kit I just finished came with captured wedges inserted from the left side. The small screws capturing the wedges were already installed. I like the idea of the captured wedges for several reasons. Interestingly enough, the instruction manual that came...
  19. LSB

    New from Canada

    Welcome from South Dakota. I am sure you will enjoy your time spent here on the forum, I sure do.
  20. LSB

    I'm a Free Trapper. My bag, horns and accouterments.

    Fantastic looking outfit.
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