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Greyed finish(along with aged stock) done by Jack Hubbard on my Virginia Rifle acquired about 20 years ago.

I put a grey finish on my Kibler Colonial. This product works quite well with a simple wash-down, and enables one to vary the grey coloration from light to dark by working it back with a fine steel wool or applying additional coats.

I agree with this…. It seems most apparent if you own multiple rifles and compare them when shooting in an off-hand position. Up to a point, it’s not about gross weight as much as it is about how the rifle feels/balances when mounted. I will say that on several occasions I have had other...

Given my mix of ML’s accumulated over the years…..I ALWAYS keep an adapter in my bag!

I hunt the Northeast woodlands, and am predominantly a still hunter. With this terrain and style of hunting, shots are typically 25-75 yards. I like the 58(279gr, LRB for its penetration/energy for frequent angled shots. I have really taken to the Kibler Colonial rifle for it’s nice blend of...

My 58 cal Colonial weighs an ounce or so over 8 pounds, with”perfect” balance. I have a Hubbard Virginia rifle(50 cal) that is dimensionally and weight-wise nearly identical to the Woodsruunner. Quite frankly, at less then a half a pound of weight and a few extra inches of barrel length, the...

My 20+ year oldTVMA/J.Garner) 62 cal Fowler is quite accurate for deer out to 50-70 yards, I use a PLRB(.60) with a TOTW Mink Oil/ .015” patch/70gr 3F. Perhaps heresy, but the addition of a smallish primitive rear sight dove-tailed on the octagon portion of the barrel shrank my groups...

Hunting loads: 40gr FFFG in my 40 LRB 70gr FFFG in my 45/50 LRB 80gr FFFG in my 54/58 LRB 70gr FFG in my 62 Fowler 1 1/16oz of 6 or 7.5 shot

Sounds like you are just about there. Keep getting comfortable your rifle….Then go hunting.

IMO, unless one shoots very high volumes(+1000 shots), it’s unlikely that stainless, or even modern steel non-liner barrels will wear out with proper vent-hole picking and cleaning procedures. There is a fundamental difference between the design/intent of a percussion nipple and a vent hole...

WD40. I have firearms that have been in storage as long as 30+ years…..Most of the time spent in the Northeast, some down South. ZERO signs of rust. I recently acquired some WD40/Specialist……I will be interested to see how it does.

I have both the Permalyn Sealer and Stock finish, the latter which has longer drying times. When”fresh” the sealer, which should be applied in thin coats, dries pretty fast,…Less then 6 hours. You lightly buff with maroon ScotchBrite between applications. The final coat can be ether buffed out...

I would file the spring. Prior to doing this I would confirm that the spring is properly seated/fitted to the lock plate.

My TVM’s with 38 and 42 inch barrels weigh in at 7 1/2- 8 pounds, balance beautifully, and pose very little difference in handling for my 5’ 10” medium frame. I personally prefer the appearance and off-hand shooting characteristics of the 42”barrel on my Pennsylvania/Lancaster and Virginia styles.

I like the 40. Easier handling when loading, accurate enough for head shots on squirrels, and better energy/range for coyote(which I also hunt when out for squirrel)…

IMO, the easiest, and fastest way to darken brass is to rub your wet(black powder residue soaked) cleaning patches on the brass part. Blend the finish with very fine(4/0) steel wool/ScotchBrite. Make sure your brass is bare…. isn’t coated with varnish/stock finish. I think letting the brass...

I have used 4,5, 6, and 7 1/2’s with my open choked shotguns. #6 generally gives me the best balance of pattern density and penetration/killing power on squirrels, pheasants, and rabbits. Also, the larger shot sizes seem to drag more feathers/fur into the meat. I like 7 1/2’s for dove...

My most recent purchase(Virginia Rifle), about 10 years ago, built by Matt Avance is an exceptional shooter, and a beauty….As are my other three…. 40 cal SMR, 62, Fowler, 45 Lancaster.

I have a few of them. All superb shooters, well balanced, nicely made, and highly reliable. Well worth the wait!!