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    Single set triggers

    Regarding the Cain style trigger from Buck Ridge Flintlocks, with careful filing of the trigger bar, you do not have to **** the lock first. I've done several like this.
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    Need a Giant Hawken Breech Plug

    Check with Randy Grunkemeyer at RG Gunsmithing. https://rggunsmithing.com/
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    Easiest finish to apply

    Chamber's oil straight from the can.
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    Which rasps

    The Dragon rasps from Stew-Mac are really good. https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/dragon-hand-cut-rasp
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    MUZZLELOADING BUILDERS SUPPLY

    I've ordered from them for years. Great bunch to do business with.
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    Rust Bluing setup

    Here's my high-tech tank - a piece of galvanized fence post with an end cap sealed with high temp silicone gasket material and duct tape. Pour in boiling distilled water and heat with a propane torch to keep it boiling. Works really well. With Mark Lee's Express blue, you have to boil it after...
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    Track of the Wolf

    Yep, back when they started, they became known as Backorder of the Wolf. Thankfully, those days are over. I use them all the time now. Good bunch to do business with.
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    Casting Round Balls..............

    To get rid of the sprues, just roll the balls between two glass plates.
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    Question on barrel and breech inlet

    I always inlet the barrel with the breech plug out. That way you can make sure that the breech end of the barrel makes full contact with the stock.
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    Permalyn

    A utility knife blade works real well for scraping off finishes.
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    Homer Dangler Stain help

    I always apply it straight. Usually several coats. If it looks too dark, you can rub it back with 0000 steel wool or a maroon scotchbrite pad.
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    Rust bluing

    Here's my high-tech tank - a piece of galvanized fence post with an end cap sealed with high temp silicone gasket material and duct tape. Pour in boiling distilled water and heat with a propane torch to keep it boiling. Works really well.
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    Installing tips on wooden ramrods...........

    I use a pipe cutter, whittle it a little, then chuck the tip in a drill and spin it on the rod. Quick and easy. Epoxy then pin.
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    Straight to 320 grit after filing wood?

    220 takes out all the visible scratches, why go further than that?
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    Router

    Here's my router set-up for doing swamped barrels. Lay the barrel on top of the blank and clamp 3/8" rails to it. Screw the rails to the blank. Use a 1/2" V-shaped bit with a 1/2" collar to route the channel. I take very shallow cuts. Sometimes I use a 1/4" straight bit to route the channel to...
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    File recommendation for sight dovetail?

    I used a belt sander to grind the teeth off. Works very well.
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    Ballistol.............

    I also mix it 4 parts water to 1 part Ballistol for cleaning and patch lube. Been using it for years. Use it undiluted for rust protection after cleaning.
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    Permalyn finish question

    I use rottenstone and mineral oil applied with a soft toothbrush.
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    Oxpho. Or jax black

    Used Oxpho on this.
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    High quality chisel brands

    Can't go wrong with Pfeil. They have any configuration you could possibly need.
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