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    Has the shortage of Modern Ammo Caused a Resurgence in Black Powder Shooting?

    I haven't noticed a bump at my local range, but I usually shoot BP about every third trip. Same for .22. I try to limit my use of unobtanium ammo these days.
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    Advice on first kit

    I was very pleased with my Pedersoli Hawken .50 kit. The inletting was done very well. Building the kit was mainly minor wood shaping/finishing and polishing the brass. It's a great shooter and within your price range. Whatever you choose, best of luck.
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    Conversion to flint

    I have a Pedersoli Harpers Ferry 1805 percussion that I would like to convert to flint, assuming I can find a lock. Does anyone know if the existing barrel can be used without permanent modifications? I'd like to be able to switch back and forth.
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    Opinion on Hawken kits

    Sounds like a great project; I'd like to hear how it turns out.
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    Cleaning new Brown Bess

    It may not always work, but I had a stubborn patch that just would not budge. I dropped about 5 grains of BP down the bore and shot the patch out. It went about 10 feet. I had tried the patch worm and couldn't grab it. I think it got down in the patent breech area. Good luck!
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    Those pesky Pedersoli Patent (Breeches)

    Here's another way to skin the cat. I use a .22 bore brush with a patch wrapped around it to clean the breech, followed by one with alcohol, then one with Barricade. Easy and seems to work well.
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    Staining rough sawn pine

    I made a rustic mantle from an old cypress beam and finished it with walnut Briwax. Simply rub in with a cloth until the wood won't accept any more. Turned out great. You may want to give it a try. I have since used it on unfinished antique furniture with similar good results. Good luck.
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    "Easy to learn on" kits?

    I've built a couple of Pedersoli rifles and can recommend them, if you want a middle of the road option. They required only minor wood shaping (rasp, sand, scraper), finishing and polishing of brass hardware. I got both from Dixie Gun Works. Best of luck, whichever you choose.
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    Percussion rifle cleaning info please

    I also use warm water with a few drops of Dawn dish detergent and pump the solution back and forth. I use a .22 caliber bronze brush with a patch wrapped around it to swab the patent breech area. Patches with rubbing alcohol to remove water, followed by Barricade to prevent rust. Good results...
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    Patch stuck at bottom of barrel

    A small caliber bore brush (like a .22) will catch and retrieve a patch. Once, at the range, I dropped about 5 grains of BP down the barrel and shot the errant patch out.
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    Cleaning the Thompson Center "patent breech?"

    My Pedersoli has the patent breech also, and I have found a .22 bronze brush with a patch wound around it will clean that area nicely. That's after flushing with warm water/Dawn detergent to get most of the crud out.
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    New Member

    Welcome; I'm fairly new to muzzle loaders as well and I agree, they are a lot of fun. Not sure about your trigger question. I shoot only round ball with a lubed patch. For me, 25 yds would be about as far as I would have much chance of accuracy. Best of luck!
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    Hello From New Hampshire

    You said it well; it is an obsession. Welcome, and good luck!
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    Recommendation for first build by newbee

    Another you might consider is Pedersoli. I built one of their Scout .50 cal rifles in flintlock, but I believe it is also available in caplock. It required minor wood shaping (rasp, sandpaper, scraper) and finishing. Spent a bit of time polishing the brass parts. I ordered from Dixie Gun Works...
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    pedersoli scout

    I recently built one from a kit; mostly minor wood shaping and metal polishing. It's the flintlock version, light and fun to shoot. I think you'll like it.
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    Advice for a newbie

    I recently completed a Pedersoli Harpers Ferry pistol kit. The inletting was pretty close, with only a minor amount of shaping required. I used a chisel, fine rasp and sandpaper. I probably spent twice as much time polishing the brass than on the woodwork. It turned out nice and shoots well...
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    Shooting the percussion Harper's Ferry pistol

    I just put one of these together from a kit and it's really fun to shoot. I was surprised by how quick it is to load and how accurate it is. Good shooting there; enjoy.
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    Holster for Harpers Ferry pistol

    I recently got a Pedersoli .54 cal Harpers Ferry pistol. I'm having trouble finding a full holster or scabbard for it. Any suggestions? I'm mainly looking for something to use for transport, not storage.
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    First Experience with Deer Stalker Flintlock

    I was having problems with delayed ignition. I discovered (after reading here) using a pick through the touch hole to create a channel into the main charge. Makes a world of difference. Also, dress the flint so it throws a good shower of sparks. Lots of other tips to be found here. Good luck and...
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    32 caliber accessories

    I get #11 caps at Bass Pro. There are several on-line sources, but these are subject to the hazmat fee.
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