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I have a Navy arms percussion 12 SxS, cylinder bore on both sides that I think is as classic as they get. Only thing any classier might be a flintlock. Bryan

How sharp are these tools out of the box? Looks interesting, but I don't think I want to buy any more lower priced tools that I completely have to rework just to get an edge on. If they are sharp to start with, I may try a set of them. Bryan

I've been using Crisco on mine. I melt the Crisco, put the wads in the pan to let them soak up all they will, then place them on paper plates covered with paper towel to soak up any excess. They are somewhat dry to the feel when done, but you can see the lube in them when you start them down the...

Hey, folks! Newbie builder here. What inletting chisels and gouges should I start out with, and where is the best place to buy them? I bought some cheap ones, have been working on sharpening them without a lot of success, and I think I may have to spend more money to get what I need. The rifle...

I've polished it down to 600 grit emory, then used Flitz metal polish. That stuff is wonderful for polishing metal. Bryan

I second the " Gunsmith of Grenville County", probably one of the best out there that I have read. For a more visual approach, you may want to check out American Pioneer Video, they have a couple from Hershel House that are very good as well. I just got them, and man are they something! Bryan

Piece of art per usual, Mike! Gee, I want to be as good as that guy when I grow up! Bryan

Thanks for all the replies, fellas! Do most of you use some sort of jig to keep the angle true, or is it an eyeball affair? By the way, I never could really sharpen a knife with just a stone, and bought a Lansky sharpener, had "scary sharp" knives every since! Bryan

Nice deal! I paid $395 for mine a couple of years ago. I just patterned the heck out of mine before our turkey season opened, and I found the load to work best in mine as follows: 80 grains of pyrodex( am going to try real BP after season), 1 over powder card, 1 fiber wad lubed with Crisco, 1...

Hi, Folk's. Lookin for some advise. I bought some tools to inlet my first rifle( first real build, my first kit was a CVA). I didn't buy expensive tools so that I can see if I really want to do this before I drop that much cash on the tools. The sets I bought are definately needing a proper...

Good lookin rifle there, man! Wish I could make one look that good! Bryan

Adding more powder will definately cause the ball to impact higher at distance, but I'd follow the advise given above first, then see where I needed to go from there. Bryan

Probably will take some work is right! I went to the range two days with my Navy double 12 last week, and tested several different loads. I finally arrived on 80 grains of powder, 1 OP card, 1 full wad, 1 1/2 oz. shot, and a OS card. I finally figured out that I wasn't using enough shot, but 1...

Dang you Mike Brooks! If you keep showin your artistry off, you are goin to cause me to break down and ask what one of your rifles is goin to cost me, then I'll of course have to buy one!LOL! Nice ain't the word, as usual! Bryan

Bill, What do you do with them snake skins when you kill them? I'd like to have them for backing primative bows if you get any more like that! Bryan

You might want to consider getting a thonging chisel from Tandy Leather, and pre punching the holes with that. Sure makes stitching by hand a whole lot easier. If you use a saddle stitch, you are going to have a piece that will last quite a long time. The stitching awl they sell works OK, but...

I'll second that. Better send me half, so you won't have to disgrace yourself parading around with them "ugly" knives!LOL! Bryan

Want to adopt a much older kid who promises not to be too much trouble if you build me a rifle like that? LOL! Cute daughter and wonderful job on the rifle. Bryan

Unless I've missed his second post, looks like this fella just stirred up a hornets nest and backed off. I'd wait to see what his real question is. Plenty of good advise here, but a lot of opinions too and unless you have real specific documentable questions, that is likely what you will get...

Thanks for the heads up, Tom. I already joined the wholesale club, and you're right, it pays off well! You also get the classes for free at our local store, so it is really a bargain. The holster and belt I'm making now is from their kit, and I think the next one will be from scratch. My next...