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I searched this forum for some information regarding "dulling" a shiny stock, but did not come up with anything useful. I have a flint lock long rifle that has some tasteful inlays and stock carvings in some very nice figured maple. The issue is that who ever finished this stock must have used...

I have never had that problem and I have shot over 30 deer with round balls from 50 caliber to 58 caliber. Of the 30 or so deer shot I have only recovered 2 flattened round balls under the hide on the far side. Blood trails were generally easy to follow due to the pass thru, but most of the...

Why not chuck the nipples in a drill press or hand held drill and use emery paper to polish and reduce the diameter of the nipples slightly for a better fit?

Careful use of a diamond wheel in a dremel tool can re-shape some badly worn flints for further use. Just be sure to wear eye protection and a mask to prevent breathing in flint dust which can harm your lungs.

Hope to see you there.

The Niantic Sportsmen's Club (Niantic, CT) will be holding a Woods Walk on Sunday 2/25 weather permitting. There are approximately 22 shots at various sized targets at various ranges. Some of the targets are moving targets. A free lunch is provided after shooting. Registration is from 9-10...

Send it off to Bobby Hoyt, He will be able to determine how large you can re-bore and still be safe. .60 smooth bore is usually possible, but it depends on the depth of any barrel screws and dovetails.

So I heard there is no snow this year, so snow shoes are not needed. Is that the truth?

At one time there was a company making flints from compressed diamond dust. These flints(?) were very hard and made great sparks. They only came in 5/8" size. I still have one that I have swapped to several different rifles over the years. I am willing to be that this flint has over 300...

I bought some small round mirrors at the Hobby shop, glued one to the end of a small piece of dowel. Shine a pen light down the bore to see what you have. Some of the tiny mirrors will fit in a .32 barrel with no issues. The mirrors ar pretty cheap, only pennies apiece.

Check the NMLRA store. They have them in stock.

Soaking the hickory ram rods in kerosene when not in use keeps the wood fibers flexible so they are not likely to break unless used improperly.

I have shot several called in coyotes with a .32 cap lock, but so far I have only taken one with a flint lock (a .36). Most of my shots are under 35 yards.

I have sanded them down and then applied a good wax on the area sanded.

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Being posted again for the third time. It seems previous would be buyers have welshed on the deal, so I am putting the gun up for sale again with a lower price. .54 caliber long rifle with GM 42" browned barrel rebored by Bobby Hoyt with a gain twist of 1:70-1:48" twist. Tiger maple stock with...

Just google "Skinner Sights".

I would have concerns when using that sight when hunting, unless from a stand. It would be too easy to knock that sight out of wack when still hunting or stalking. I have successfully used the Skinner "Low Pro" on the tang of a GPR. It requires drilling and tapping a hole in the tang, but it...

I plan to be there again providing the weather for traveling from CT is favorable.

One more bump before going to GB.