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    Tight spot in 20 ga Smoothbore

    Hello again everyone! I tried to use dish detergent and very hot water after using numerous method with little to no fix!!! Anyways, this is what I got after using very hot water and dish detergent... I assume this is rust... what is the next step that I should take? Also is this alarming and...
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    Cleaning patch size for 20 gauge

    Hello everyone! My question for today is what size (wide and thickness) cleaning patches do you all use for you 20 gauge smoothbores? Because I found out it can be too loose but also to thick. Also what are your cleaning methods when shooting at the range and/or hunting? I am still very new...
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    Tight spot in 20 ga Smoothbore

    Do you swab the barrel with the very hot water or soak it (how long)? Do you mind posting a detailed instruction on your method of cleaning the crud ring?
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    Tight spot in 20 ga Smoothbore

    How does a fouling ring form?
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    Tight spot in 20 ga Smoothbore

    Is this “fouling ring” very bad for te gun for me to worry? Or is it minor?
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    Tight spot in 20 ga Smoothbore

    I was swapping/cleaning my barrel after shooting it once the other day and noticed that my cleaning patch (using a jag) before it reached the breech, came to a stop and I had to use a little bit of force to get it to the bottom of the barrel... thinking it was crud I pulled out my bronze brush...
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    Different Flax (Tow) fibers

    Is there a difference between flax tow and flax fibers? Can both be used to shoot and clean my flintlock Fowler or should I only use “tow”? I am just confused on what is actually “tow” and which to use
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    Buck and ball loads for 20 gauge flintlock Fowler?

    I have a 20 gauge flintlock Fowler. Any recommendations for buck and ball loads? How to load and sizes? Also are buck and ball loads effective in hunting? Any good or bad experiences with it?
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    Using a lubed cushion wad for both PRB and shot?

    I am new to flintlocks (got a 20 gauge flintlock fowler for first gun) and was wondering this question above.... just to see if anyone does this? (thinking that just lubing cushion wads are easy and effective?) Is there any other effective and efficient lubing sources and what do others notice...
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    WANTED Flintlock 20 or 28 Gauge Smoothrifle (or possibly Fowler)

    But depending on gun. I can afford to go over the $1000 mark
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    WANTED Flintlock 20 or 28 Gauge Smoothrifle (or possibly Fowler)

    Possibly around $1000 just depends
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    WANTED Flintlock 20 or 28 Gauge Smoothrifle (or possibly Fowler)

    Interested in purchasing a Flintlock Smooth rifle or a Fowler for my first flintlock for it to be an all round hunting weapon from small game to big game. Possibly to have a rear and front sight (but it depends). Any recommendations on places to look around Clemson, SC or online or anyone have...
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    New to Muzzleloading!

    What are some good auction sites to purchase complete guns?
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    New to Muzzleloading!

    What are some good auction sites to look at to get a complete gun?
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    New to Muzzleloading!

    Thank you both for information. Didn’t know kibler sold smoothbore. What are the basic tools I need? Also what tools for metal or wood decoration? any opinions on Jim Chambers vs Kibler Kits? Especially their smooth bores? Are both on back order?
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    New to Muzzleloading!

    Hello everyone! I am new to traditional muzzle loading and want a smooth rifle for my first gun because of the versatility of shot and round ball. How should I start? Should I get a kit? (Seems cheaper) or find one already built? If building one what tools do you use? Could you post a list...
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    New Member from SC!

    I would great appreciate that!!! Would be awesome to talk about this with someone with experience!!!!
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    Jim Kibler SMR. start to finish.

    What an awesome gun!!! 👏🏽
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    Kibler kit assembly and carving

    Such awesome carvings!!!
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    Howdy from Gettysburg!

    Very cool background!
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