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  1. Steve Martin

    Swiss Powder

    Swiss does burn FASTER and some what hotter so you can reduce a typical Goex charge by AT LEAST 10% when using Swiss. NO, I don't work for Swiss! I have made a point of trying most of the powders available over the past three years and Swiss is just stronger, faster and cleaner than anything...
  2. Steve Martin

    BEST CONTAINERS

    As my Dad used to say "six of one and half a dozen of the other". Both have proven themselves by now to be just fine but I suppose, just for sake of argument you could make the case that at least plastic won't spark if it hits up against metal.
  3. Steve Martin

    Pawn shop find

    Ohhh come on...somebody at least go by that shop and get us a couple photos to drool over!
  4. Steve Martin

    Sterling Silver Griebeauval 12 Pounder model

    I think you meant to say found at Charleston.
  5. Steve Martin

    Smoothbore or Rifle

    Should you decide on a rifle may I suggest a larger caliber than .45 - I own two .45's, a .50 and a .54 and the larger caliber rifle handles easier, holds and points easier than either of my .45's (bigger hole = less metal in the barrel). I'm sure all the more experienced muzzle loader folks...
  6. Steve Martin

    Greetings from VA

    Welcome from North Florida!
  7. Steve Martin

    Pulling a round ball

    I have done this more times than I would like to admit! You most certainly can use a threaded adapter screwed into your range rod and pull the ball, provided you are sure to screw the threaded end into the ball several turns and (this is important), lock the range rod end by hooking it into...
  8. Steve Martin

    Lee Moulds

    I do BOTH, I smoke my molds with a lighter till the cavity is sooty black (which acts to make the cast balls release easier) and then pre-heat them by setting them on the edge of my Lee casting pot the duration of the time I'm casting. I still often have to re-melt the first two or three balls...
  9. Steve Martin

    ML Hunting Meme

    Daniel Boone was a man. Yes a big man. With an eye like a eagle and as tall as mountain was he...
  10. Steve Martin

    The flint that does not fail

    You shoot flint for the love of shooting flint, otherwise buy a cap lock or an unmentionable. Getting a flintlock tuned and shooting well is actually part of the whole process of learning to shoot flintlocks. The history and the mechanics and function of the guns is what drew me to them to...
  11. Steve Martin

    Delivery lead times?

    In North Florida, USPS is absolutely the worst! When the mail truck arrives I like to announce "everybody place your bets now, place your bets"!
  12. Steve Martin

    Kibler progress....

    Absolutely beautiful! Man, I wish I could do work like that!
  13. Steve Martin

    L & R lock installed in my GPR

    excess650 told you the best thing to do. I have done the exact same installation on a GPR that I used to own. I simply widened the pan a bit and I never had any issue with ignition at all. In fact it was such a good, quick shooter a friend of mine wanted it and made me an offer I could not...
  14. Steve Martin

    Defarbing a TC or the like

    I actually did the peening and draw filing routine on a Lyman Great Plains rifle back about three years ago and it really does work well and save a lot of filing. I then browned the barrel and trigger guard and it looked great. It's not hard, just slow if you do it right.
  15. Steve Martin

    Lead melting temp

    I used a ladle for some time then spent the money for a Lee bottom pour which I love! I get the best results at right around 700 also. Larger balls I set just a bit higher.
  16. Steve Martin

    Charcoal

    Be careful if you try using framing wood or lumber from HD or Lowes etc. Most commercial wood has preservatives in them that will give off dangerous fumes when burned. Soft woods are the best for making the kind of charcoal we are talking about. Willow or grape vines are considered by most to...
  17. Steve Martin

    range rod

    I use a Creedmore range rod with bronze muzzle protector at the range. Since I'm not a hunter just a "Range Lizard" my wood under the barrel ramrods are just for looks.
  18. Steve Martin

    FOR SALE Flintlocks book will soon be reprinted

    I second what Pilgrim just said. I would love to find a good, well illustrated book on repairing and fine tuning locks!
  19. Steve Martin

    Pecatonica Tennesse Classic; Pics and 1st Shot

    Fantastic wood, beautiful rifle!
  20. Steve Martin

    Question on mould

    Just get a mold and then you can "play" with different patch thickness. Much easier to try different patches than different molds. My 20 gauge/.62 caliber smoothbore likes .600 balls with a rather thick .18 patch. You can get a mold for .595 if you are worried .600 might be too tight for your...
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