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So I took a file and filed out a little bit out it seems to be better. My question when you all say the lock should my be cranked down I get that but how tight should it be? Pictures for reference if someone sees something I’m missing. Another question at full cock if I whack the cock with the...

Yeah I haven't been tightening them very much for it to work they are basically finger tight like the head is almost a thread length out.

Ok this is great info. Just for the record I bought the gun used. I left a message with caywood to get some info possibly for this gun like approximate year of manufacture and the same question I asked here. I guess I’m a little impatient so I asked here.

Thanks for the helpful ideas i will try that. So I thought Caywood was a decent gun maker? Better than box store models. I will look for that spring on the lock also.

I have a Caywood English Fowler that when the lock is tightened down the cock won't stay cocked. If I loosen the screws a turn or two it will work fine. I believe its alignment with the trigger and the sear. Is there a adjustment on the trigger or would this be on the lock side. I just purchased...

I have a .54 with same issue very tight bore

Thanks for the post was shopping last night for a new one piece rod. I just bought a caywood Fowler and my 3piece rod isn’t quite long enough. I like the different perspectives.

I’m looking for #10s can’t find any. Has anyone tried making any with the cap maker? #11 Percussion Cap Maker

I’m using a .50 cal jag and my gun is a .54 cal. I've been using .530 balls. I use the same setup in my percussion .54 no problem. I do think this bore is a little tighter. I'm think that i need to use something different on the patch before i send it down the barrel I have been spraying it with...

That could be I started out with pillow ticking like most people talk about on here but it was way to tight I could not hardly get it to go down. So I went to a little thinner cotton material but after a couple shots it becomes tight and tears through the patch when I push the ball down.

I have had a lot of issues with my patch getting stuck part way back on the return I usually have to squirt a little moose milk down the barrel to free it up to get it out. Is this because I need to swab more ? I’m new to real black I have shot percussion with all types of substitutes. But these...

what do you use to swab between multiple shots? I was using a cotton bore swab like you get in most gun cleaning kits but it seems to get caked up quick. Suggestions or pics of items homemade or store bought.

I bought mine at a ace hardware. I know you can order it on amazon also.

I use it in a moose milk mixture like in your book for patch lube

I use it for patch lube and cleaning. I have had great success with it. I also have used it on my modern arms it works well. I don’t use the aerosol but use a spray bottle. A little goes along way. I kind of like the smell. o_O

Thanks that's kind of what i was wondering if you just let it build its own character and do maintenance as needed. So you would have beauty marks as time goes on.

I'm planning on doing that this spring sighting in at 200 yds and check out performance. I'll be using LEE Real Bullets but still fun experiment. I have also had great experiences sharing at the range. I got a lady in her 60's hooked on cap and ball revolvers just by sharing my limited...

Well I hope your surgery turns out well. My mother had 5 of them so i understand what your going through. Have fun with your build. Life is funny when your young and capable you dont have as much time for these things (Kids, Family, Work) but when you get older and have time then your body...

That’s what I’m working on is a traditions Kentucky pistol

So if you leave a barrel in the white do you do anything to protect it or just oil it and clean it?