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Your not a genuine craftsman , 'til you learn how to fix your mistakes. Some 35 yrs. ago , a friend got a scratch built Jager rifle from me. He and some friends , were driving deer in the late season Pa. flintlock deer season. The day was very icy , and he said he made it to within feet...

All the kinds of linseed oil finish are easy to apply , but they run off out in rainy weather. Been there , done that 50 yrs. ago.

River Rat got it right. Don't use more than a .025 card wad between powder and shot , and a half of a .025 card over the shot. Equal amounts of powder and shot. That's where you might start your experimenting. The thick felt wads will scatter your pattern. The object is to cause the wads...

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The 18th century parameter for a long rifle barrel is between 38" and 42" or longer. In the late 18th century and beyond , m/l gun barrels became straight octagon. About 1974 , I began shooting competition w/a 44" Getz barreled .50 in "C" wt.. It was a 9+ lb. longrifle for a young strong...

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Welcome from Pa. Would help If we knew what you were going to use the m/lers for? Target practice , hunting , and what , or both?

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I saw a dandy red and green leather purse in a second hand shop couple of days ago. If It wasn't machine stitched w/ zippers , I would have paid the $4 tag on it. The clerk saw me handling the bag , and said that , even a guy needs a new purse now and then. I smiled , said yup.

I don't think there would be enough flint lock drag queens to form a team. Also , black powder smoke is white , and not rainbow colored. Lots of things to consider. I wish them well , though I won't be watching.

I always pick up a few patches in the grass 10 to 20 yds in front of the muzzle just to see what condition there in.

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Welcome from north Central Pa.