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    Loading cap & ball revolvers

    I use a flask with a 20 grain spout. After inverting the flask to fill the spout, close the via the spring loaded valve that separates spout from flask. I was under the impression this is why flasks are designed with the spring loaded closings valve and interchangeable spouts so you can...
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    Loading cap & ball revolvers

    Yes that’s exactly what I was doing, appreciate your response
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    Advice for beginner

    For safety reasons is it necessary to swab the bore with a wet patch between every shot, at this point I won’t be speed loading, and I won’t load directly from a flask
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    Loading cap & ball revolvers

    I use to shoot an ASM 1860 army quite a bit, but that was a long time ago. My practice then was 20grs pistol powder loaded directly from a flask, then a wonder wad, seat the ball and cover the ball with bore butter. I never had any problems. Being older, and I hope wiser, is loading powder...
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    Advice for beginner

    after joining this forum in the summer I feel I have learned a lot reading old threads, and I have acquired a couple percussion rifles. A repro Colt 1861 special and an original 1842 smooth bore. Many years ago I use to shoot percussion revolvers regularly, but never long guns. I currently have...
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    SOLD two white dresses

    I will take these. Sending you a PM
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    Why does smokeless powder peel open a muzzleloader like a banana?

    I want to be clear, I was not doubting you, just didn’t understand the dynamics involved. I appreciate your detailed explanation. Reenactors have been banned from using ramrods for several years now, surprisingly I am not aware of any unfortunate incidents. I am not a Reenactor, but I do firing...
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    Why does smokeless powder peel open a muzzleloader like a banana?

    Just finished reading this old, but very interesting thread in its entirety. I was drawn to the comment about reenactors needing to be careful when loading blanks to avoid pressure problems from having a layer of powder in the barrel. I am not a Reenactor, but have friends who are. They are no...
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    SOLD Simple throwing hawk 16"

    I will take it. sending you a pm
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    SOLD Euroarms Rogers & Spencer 44 stainless 650.00shipped

    Just completed a transaction with Mrdix. Standup guy, deal with confidence.
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    SOLD Civil war era large tapered cup ( Price drop)

    The large tapered cups are sold, more available in the spring. I do have other type’s available. Thanks to everyone who purchased.
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    SOLD Civil war era large tapered cup ( Price drop)

    John, Still have your info and will ship the cup out on Monday. The scarf is in the works, custom order just for you.
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    SOLD Colt 1862 pocket navy 485.00shipped NIB

    I will take it, Sending you a pm.
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    SOLD Navy yankee shell jacket

    I know this is an old ad, but if this jacket is still available for $35 shipped, I will take it
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    SOLD Older CVA (ASM) Brass Frame 1851

    They were located in Brescia Italy when they were in business
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    SOLD Older CVA (ASM) Brass Frame 1851

    I will take it, sent you a pm
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