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The French created the pinfire (form of the modern cartridge) in the 1830’s. European countries seem to be far ahead of the young UStates until the 2nd 1/2 of the 19th Century. I always v thought it was interesting that the NRA-UK 1859, NRA (USA) 1872 and the NMLRA wasn’t until 1933 - 1/2...

I don’t see how.. You're correct, the beauty needs to correspond with the quality of work. Mother Nature’s beauty is for the taking.. I’d rather have proper grain flow and some color variations in the grain than figure.. Sometimes you can find both. Best of luck.

No barrel was with the plug when I obtained it the plug.

Might be on par for this discussion. Cut an original Patent Breech Plug (hook damaged) to see its design. This particular one looked to have a CuproNickel vent/blowout plug vs Platinum and no apparent vent hole.

Since to topic has come up. FYI A 2-winged bullet shot out of the same type Brunswick rifling..

SCIAggie: My 40b is cased and has the belted ball mold, if there was a conical mold - it’s been separated from the case/gun. I use a thin silk patch. I’ve also found that a thick 54cal felt wad (grooves are 0.530”) under the patch ball regulated the barrels.

Yes, the barrels have a twist to the grooves. Twist rate varies by bore size and probably by maker. Photo 17b & 40b

Contact this guy 1st..

This list includes many past World & National Champions…note the powder.

The Lyman 451114 (Volunteer Mold) is a great one for the rifle… Buffalo Arms also sells swaged Paper Patch bullets (you patch) in various weights & diameters to try.. I believe they are 500 & 530gr. The 52bore- 0.451”, 1:20 twist with a 530gr projectile over 68gr powder was established by...

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No name, shotgun - rifle combo. Sounds like: Cape Gun from Birmingham for Export. Aka: low quality compared to Loudon.

I learned to cast with a ladle and by looking at the quality of the bullet (wrinkles) and the color of the surface on my pot - if it starts turning yellow/gold , adjust the temperature down slightly. A big pot helps and I use old GG bullets that I have dropped on the floor to flux. My pure lead...

As a test with your current setup: after pouring the powder down the barrel - tap the lock/breech/nipple side with the palm of your hand in an attempt to get more powder flakes closer to the nipple. Then load the projectile and fire.

For Hunters - since 1988, I believe. https://www.nmlra.org/long-hunter-society

To give you some perspective of PA. The NMLRA co-hosted (with two other PA groups ) at the Dixon Fair this summer with about 2500 in attendance - out of state and in state attended. Where were the other 98% of ML from PA?

From my experience: Slight Concave- yes advisable, like Whitworth’s partial sphere. Deep cavity - no

Don’t let those sxs think a single can’t drop them as easy afield! lol Get proper sized wads that load easy (no swabbing necessary) and go have fun.

Not sure of your bore dimensions vs wad diameter? You might try 13ga Over Powder wads..