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    Newest horn project

    I'm going to follow your progress. I have a horn that I started and when it's finished, my brother will scrim it for me.
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    Build Finally Finished......After 40 Years!

    I agree with you 100% Brian. Before the World Wide Web, it was much more difficult to gather info regarding original 18th century rifles. I have never had access to holding, feeling or measuring an original rifle......which would have helped greatly. I have a long time to think about how I...
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    Build Finally Finished......After 40 Years!

    I took the rifle to the range on Thursday and I'm very pleased with her performance. Windage seems to spot on. I just need to make some adjustment to the front sight. I have a local black powder gunsmith checking out the lock. The trigger pull is a little heavy for my liking. I narrowed the sear...
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    4F Black Powder Question

    Wow, I didn't think that this question would end up being so hotly debated. I didn't mean to disturb the hornets nest. It's interesting to read about period cartridges containing what appears to be 4F powder. I asked this question not because I'm looking for increased velocity simply because I...
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    4F Black Powder Question

    I presently don't own a chronograph but this just might be the reason to buy one,:)
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    4F Black Powder Question

    My supply of 3F powder was getting pretty low. I have been able to get my hands on 2 lbs of it for shooting. I certainly didn't want to start any confrontation regarding use of 4F as a main charge. I did do a search on the forum but couldn't find much info. I will certainly check out...
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    4F Black Powder Question

    For some reason it seems that I have 3 pounds of 4F powder that I have accumulated over the years. I have a ,45 caliber flintlock which I always use 3F for my main charge. I'm aware that 4F is indicated for a priming powder. It will take me forever to go through 3 lbs of 4F if I use it only for...
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    Build Finally Finished......After 40 Years!

    It's amazing that I managed to keep all the parts together over the years. Those rifle parts followed me all over IA, PA, IL and back to PA. I am so glad to finally have this project completed. I am looking at having a local guy engrave the side plate, toe plate, and wrist inlay. I'm looking...
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    Build Finally Finished......After 40 Years!

    Thanks for the compliments guys. My next project will be to make a powder horn. I'm going to make the horn and my brother is going to scrimshaw it for me. At some point, I will probably make another rifle or fowler. I would like to make something for each of my children. I have too many things...
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    Build Finally Finished......After 40 Years!

    That's true. I also don't have to worry about wood shrinkage.
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    Build Finally Finished......After 40 Years!

    Hi Gang I recently joined this forum to respark my interest in muzzle loading. I've always had a love and appreciation for Pennsylvania longrifles since I first started to shoot. My father bought me a Dixie rifle kit for a Christmas present in 1976. I completed the kit and have used the rifle...
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    Front lock bolt blocking ramrod

    The rifle that I'm building now had he same problem. It may not be a 18th century fix, but I soldered a "spring" on the bottom flat of the barrel to direct the ramrod under the front lock bolt. The ramrod slides under the bolt and as an added benefit doesn't rattle around in the channel.
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    A Brother In The NE Needs A Squirrel Recipe

    I make stew out of my squirrels in the Crock Pot. I wrap the squirrel meat in cheesecloth and tie it shut. Push the sacks of squirrel down into the juice and let everything cook until done. I then pluck out the bags of squirrel and separate the meat and bones. I hate picking out those tiny bones...
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    Lee Real Bullet

    I would think that 20 would be enough to see how they shoot in my rifle.
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    Lee Real Bullet

    I have a 45 cal flintlock that I use for deer hunting. I'm interested in trying Lee REAL bullets to see how they perform. I was wondering if anybody would like to sell some to me for a trial at the range before I purchasing a mold.
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    Rattlesnake Powderhorn

    She's a beauty!
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    New PA Member

    Thanks for the welcome guys. I hope to get some time in on the rifle this weekend. Unfortunately, not much free time with my busy schedule. I did take some time over the last couple of weeks to make some authentic 18th century boiled Linseed oil and brown varnish using Eric Kettenburg's article...
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    Does anyone rust blue a hawk

    I just finished making my first hawk from Track of the Wolf. I used Laurel Mountain Forge cold browning. I layed down 3 applications without carding between. Afterwards, I aggressively scuffed the finish back with a red Scotchbrite pad for an antiqued finish. I flame hardened the handle and...
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    New PA Member

    Just joined the forum the other week. I've been involved with flintlocks since I finished a Dixie Gun Works kit in 1976. It was a kit that I received from my father as a Christmas present. I still have the rifle but unfortunately it has never been a consistent shooter. I am currently working...
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