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  1. OldNo7

    Deburring & Cleaning the Flash Channel of TC's Patent Breech

    This is my 4th or 5th Thompson Center sidelock since the early 80s and I've followed the same procedures for cleaning and pre-shooting prep for this one as on all the others. I'd never had one that gave me such issues with misfires before, but the beautifully-stocked TC Cougar .50 I'd acquired...
  2. OldNo7

    What's a T/C Cougar rifle weigh?

    Having owned many TC Hawkens and now shooting a TC Cougar, I can honestly say... * Nobody "needs a Cougar" when a Hawken will do everything it can do at a much lower price point. * That said, I "wanted a Cougar" for the extra-special wood and unique metal trim. I'd check with your friend...
  3. OldNo7

    Period correct rangefinder

    I recall reading that one of Napoleon's junior officers got a big in-the-field promotion by correctly estimating the width of a river they needed to cross. He adjusted his cap so the brim aligned with the edge of the far bank, then smartly did an about-face and marched away from the river to...
  4. OldNo7

    Is it recommended to bore out cylinder to barrel diameter on Italian replica revolvers?

    Great pix and description -- I also have the same tools and can confirm getting great results when cleaning up a bad forcing cone. Check out the "ring" (machining mark) of the factory forcing cone from my Ruger Old Army, before -- versus after. Old No7
  5. OldNo7

    Has anyone tumbled their Balls in media ....

    I think it took some balls to even ask the question here... Old No7
  6. OldNo7

    SOLD Ramrod Jags and Accessories

    Hi: If there are no takers at the asking price in a week or so, please PM me your best offer. (I don't need all you have, just a few of 'em.) Old No7
  7. OldNo7

    Black powder or Pyrodex

    It's interesting you say that, as I'd used Pyrodex for years on my Old Army and never had an issue -- only when I used real BP did I have to watch it closely as you say. Sadly, I haven't shot much of either lately................. (Must remedy that...) Old No7
  8. OldNo7

    Pistol Target -- To Diagnose Issues Shooting 2-Handed

    A recent post had an image of a target used to diagnose shooting errors when shooting a handgun one-handed -- Bullseye style. This one works really well for 2-handed shooting. Old No7
  9. OldNo7

    WITHDRAWN Colt 1861 Navy..........

    BTT with lower price
  10. OldNo7

    WITHDRAWN Colt 1861 Navy..........

    Withdrawn -- Colt 1861 Navy................
  11. OldNo7

    Ruger Old Army?

    I really like this ROA image a lot too -- but maybe because it's mine... ;) Old No7
  12. OldNo7

    Ruger Old Army?

    I always liked this image found many, many years ago... Old No7
  13. OldNo7

    Old Army Modifications (long post)

    Thanks for adding those -- well done! Old No7
  14. OldNo7

    Old Army Modifications (long post)

    Reposting info I had first posted here way back in 2007 -- 15 years ago -- as the images fell off the original posting, and some updates were added to make it current. Enjoy! Hello all: I previously posted these Ruger Old Army Modifications on another forum where they were well received...
  15. OldNo7

    3-D printed snap-caps for ROA

    I could not find the original posting of all the mods, but this posting of mine refers to all the mods I'd ever done to my Old Army. Old No7 https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/ruger-old-army-with-elk-stag-grips.121311/
  16. OldNo7

    3-D printed snap-caps for ROA

    I added a small aluminum cylinder behind the trigger spring on my ROA -- sized correctly (I'll admit it took several attempts), it acts as a trigger stop and didn't impact any other functioning. I believe I'd posted about this and all the other modifications I've done to mine on this forum many...
  17. OldNo7

    A Very Unique Ruger Old Army

    It would be great if you'd start a NEW thread on that one -- as it's different. I always wanted to make a 5-shot "New Navy" in .36 built on a stainless Ruger Single Six frame -- but of course, I never had the time, money or machining skills. Would like to see more of that one you have. I...
  18. OldNo7

    Ruger Old Army with Elk Stag Grips

    This is my first COVID-era gun-related purchase in over 8 weeks... That's the longest "dry spell" of not buying any gun accessories or ammo since I was a teenager... And that was a loooooooooong time ago... But I think I made up for the wait in style. ;) Anyway, I do like Elk Stag grips, and...
  19. OldNo7

    Keeping zero after removing barrel with tang sight

    I've had several models of TCs with the TC tang sights installed, and never experienced a significant shift after removing and cleaning the barrels. I would carefully remove the tang from the stock and check it's fit to the barrel. You didn't say if you were off on windage or elevation, but...
  20. OldNo7

    I Took a Beautiful "Cougar" Home Yesterday.........

    I Took a Beautiful "Cougar" Home Yesterday......... Luckily, it wasn't a large feline -- or the female human variety either... ;) But she is rather pretty! I used to have a nice T/C Hawken but sold it off when a shooter at the club made me one of those "can't refuse" offers. I wasn't...
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