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    dovetail guide

    Great information. Thank you
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    Bore Too Tight?

    I would try a Minnie ball or other type of lead. Down the bier before you use wood. Then just screw in a puller and pull it out. You can get good readings like that. My guess is your patch is a bit thick. Try a 10, if you're using an 18 that will make a huge difference.
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    Help finding finishing oil.

    Google it , came right up.
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    .54 cal Cva Hawkins drum question

    Yes sir, the new drum is metric and threads are good. It is nice and tight as well. That's the method I use to clean all my rifles. Seems to work well.
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    .54 cal Cva Hawkins drum question

    I did shave the ne one from tow, it is lined up nicely.
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    .54 cal Cva Hawkins drum question

    Yes sir, that's exactly why I said "time consuming task". I'm Sure it could be done (that doesn't mean, should be done). I guess my main consen are two things: 1) is it safe? 2) will a normal drum fire the rifle?
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    .54 cal Cva Hawkins drum question

    Treads are stripped. I could possibly make one on a lathe but it would a time consuming task. It would be easier to find a used one on eBay.
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    .54 cal Cva Hawkins drum question

    I recently purchased a Cva Hawkins for a good price at a pawn shop. The rifle was a kit that was half way complete and what was done was done poorly. I gave it some love and it turned out quite nice. My only question is the drum: the Cva drum was not useable, I purchased a new one from Track of...
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