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I'm partial to the 36. Got a 32 but to me it was like shooting a 22. Still a good gun but 36 has a little more umf. Can't say about a 40 but i'm sure it's a good choice also.

I do it this way also.

They are likely fine. Do you have anything to measure the RBs with?

I agree. It gives it character.

Hold the mould up to the light. If not closed all the way, some light will show threw. Did you lube the mould? Use lube sparingly so it doesn't get in the cavitied. I use a Qtip. Also is it the new style or old? The old style sometimes would not line up tight. I got in the habit of tapping the...

Try one of the large craft stores. They usually have a variety of hole punches.

If we knew about where you are, someone might know a place close to you.

Pull the nipple, add as much powder as you can and shoot it out. May take a couple tries depending on how damp the powder is that is in there now. A good air compesser can blow it out too if you get a grease zirt(gun) that is the same threads. If you use spit patch instead, you can shoot...

Traditions didn't exist then but maybe the company that makes Traditions no did.

Use as big as you need. I like to keep is small as possible for accuracy sake, but it still has to be big enough to see. I use to use a 4" at 100y but I'm not sure I could see it good enough these days. Been awhile since I shot at 100y with open sights.

I started with a 45 Kentucky CVA like many of us have, wanted bigger for hunting moose and elk. Then wanted smaller for economy and eventually went back to 45. Great gun,

Maybe he hasn't received the M.O. Mail sucks these days.

I preheat by setting on top the pot or dipping into the lead. I use to smoke but forgot at one point and didn't really notice a difference so I quit all together.

It is unusual but I have seen it done. Ground was hardpacked.

Sounds like 1-48 to me or at least close enough. Should be a good gun when you are finished.

Don't dread it, it's not that hard, just part of the game. A educated guess would be 1-48

Welcome! looking forward to your input from across the pond.

I just tilt the horn back and forth a couple times and I can pretty much tell, and by how heavy it is. If there is any doubt, I just top it off.

With shipping cost on a light item and drums aren't that expensive I'd get one of each, try the predrilled and if it doesn't work, use the other.

My dad use to make pens out of such wood. Some he used was called Purple Heart.