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I was looking for information as to what size ball and patch for a 45 caliber. Seen this post, OP posted a .440 ball and .001 patch. Would that be correct?

Howdy all, Hope this question is ok on here. There is a local person offered me a 45 caliber pistol. A Hi-Hunter Miroku Japan. I asked him how much, he said make him an offer. I don't like putting prices on other peoples stuff. He has 3 other rifles for sale along with this pistol. He's was...

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Very interesting. Thanks for that.

Trade pending

145, the 160 was a bump from original 175

I can understand that, but say everyday use, they carry a measure with them?. I know Hollywood they just take of the plug and pour. No telling where they got that from.

This one https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/horn-powder-flask.186386/

On these powder horns, how were they used? Did they just take the plug off and poured. I would guess if you used it a lot you more or less would know what you were doing. Or did they take the time to pour into a measure? I have this and its been tapped for a push button spout.

Ive used the hour glass method but on a full size Remington. Little at a time on a bench grinder.

A non engraved cylinder would be perfect for a good replica of a Confederate revolver. Schneider and Glassic

I read somewhere that the starting powder charge was to use the same amount as the ball size. I went to shoot my 54 caliber one time and I couldn't find my measure. I tried that and it works. I just eyeballed it. Put the ball in my cupped hand and added the powder. Pick the ball out and drop the...

If you want more or less consistency, put powder in the chamber to where it looks like a ball will fit down in the chamber. Take that amount and weigh it. Do it two or three times and write down the average. Shoot it and adjust powder to where you want it. When you find the sweet spot. Make a...

In the shoulder stock, there are two different types. For the 1860 and the 1851. The 1860 has like a hook shaped mount, the 1851 is rounded.

Still available

Haha, they had a buy it now $170, 12 shipping plus tax on that. Probably close to 200

They been popping up a lot lately. I actually bid on two of them, only to get an email from ebay my bid was canceled and item disappears. They might get away with it if they do a buy it now before its pulled

That's a lot of difference. And like you said, the Pietta can be shortened.

I got my Whitneyville and I haven't seen any issues with it. Its even hysterically correct. Has the hammer and spring like the Walker.

Was cruising ebay and this popped up.