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Howdy everyone! Thank you all for the feedback last time! Much appreciated! Per ya'll advice, I went ahead and gave my new Traditions Deerhunter a swabbing before I use her for the first time this weekend. Interestingly enough, I found a large amount of brown residue in the barrel! Was...

So, I went and purchased a pair I found on Etsy. They were filthy and of terrible quality. Very disappointing.

Hey, thank you all! I actually FINALLY found a baby flask at Taylor's & Company! https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/baby-colt-style-powder-flask-acc-3010.html I'd love to see images of your work though! I might be interested despite my purchase!

Thank you! I definitely plan to keep her! I'd marry her now if she'd let me! LOL We always encourage each other's hobbies. Keeps us happy!

I appreciate the candid advice! I actually own a very reliable Lyman's .50 flintlock that I've got working pretty well already! My girlfriend wanted to get me something I'd actually enjoy for Xmas, and I told her I actually wanted to try one of these cheapo ones! LOL One day when I have the...

Oh, thank you! I'll be sure to give everything a good once over!

Thank you! My girlfriend got me her on sale over Xmas for $350. Seemed like a steal to me! I'm not expecting a work of art!

Howdy! So happy my new .50cal rifle showed up! I've had a used .50cal Lyman's, but this is my first brand new gun! Just curious if anyone has any tips for this specific model? I plan to remove the synthetic ramrod, plus the rod retention spring under the barrel that seems to ratel around...

Well, I can see from the responses that I'm definitely sticking out here, but I got my first flintlock (also first gun of any kind)...2 years ago! I was born in 1992, so I pretty much wasn't even born during the time most people in here are discussing. That being said, I got into watching...

Thanks again for all your help, guys! I've got a Lyman's Great Plains .50cal that works like a dream now. She's all tuned up! I managed to go to a range all by myself, no group or mentors. Even had a jag head get stuck when cleaning mid-shoot and I pulled it free and troubleshooted all by...

Take a tap and give it a few whacks to add some bow to it. Boom 💥 It'll tap right in snug.

I simply cannot find one online that isn't GIGANTIC! I have a friend that lent me a small palm sized one, and I'd like to replace it and give him his flask back. But, for the life of me, googling "baby powder flask" for Pedersoli gets me nothing. I don't want a giant honking flask I have to...

Lived in and happy 😁 Thank you! I actually really like this. I guess you're right. It'll never stay pristine. Just enjoy the ride. Okay 👍

Howdy! Just a couple questions for you guys. Heads up, thank you all so much for your help! You guys not only fixed my problems, but I shot my .50 LGP over 30x at my last shoot without a single flash in the pan or misfire! It was awesome! And, with your guy's sighting help, I was MUCH improved...

I had luck using compressed air in the touch hole when it happened to me. If I didn't have it on me, I'd have put some powder in the touch hole and tried shooting it out. You risk bursting the barrel there, though. Depends where it's stuck and how much powder you put in the touch hole. Large...

Nevermind, guys! Got it I remembered I had the perfect tool. I have an old jeweler's block. Set the pin on the block bow side down. Used my tap and a hammer to gently tap the center a handful of times. Added more bow, then tapped it into the holes under the barrel. Nice and tight! 😁 She's in...

Every time I knock out the wedge pins on my LGPR, they become loose upon reinsertion. I think I read you can use a tap to lightly tap down on the fat end of them while in the gun, as an effective method. Any ideas? I'm sick of just leaning them on my screwdriver and whacking with my hammer 🙄

Howdy! Like the title says, how often should I oil my lock? I just took her all apart, cleaned the pieces with simple green cut with water, and reassembled her. I take it I should oil it then, but do I need to oil her say in between shoots to prevent rust? Also, should I fully take apart my...

Those have to be the most beautiful guns I've ever seen!

Please, post the comparison if you ever do! 🙏