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My WL liner from TOTW is 1/4 x 32tpi..........Chawbeef

Thanks all. Great information from everyone. :hatsoff: ...............Chawbeef

Thanks. When I go to the range I will take my drill and number bits and see if I need to open it up or not..................Chawbeef

I recently installed a White Lightning liner from TOTW and the outer hole only measures .042 of an inch. Should I open it up a bit more??? I have yet to fire the rifle...........Chawbeef

Is it necessary to lubricate the internals of a lock. If so, what does one use??.............Chawbeef

Wow, great pics all. Until now I thought a stain was needed after AF. I have been "schooled". Many thanks to all :hatsoff: ............Daniel

I would like to see a picture of a Curly Maple stock that has had an Aqua Fortis treatment and BEFORE it has been stained............Daniel

Thanks to all for the replies. My new rod feels like it should be sanded smooth. Would a coat of Aqua Fortis be necessary or a waste of time??..............Daniel

Do ramrods get any kind of "finish"?????? Just wondering cuz I got one in a kit and it seems a bit "raw".............Daniel

LD And the current owner is capable of proper loading and shooting. Most rifles will shoot better than me. :grin: ...............Chawbeef

Phil, thank you so much for the history lesson. I now have 2 rifles with Sharon barrels. My .36 cal. Tennessee mtn. cap lock is stamped Sharon. So my question is "How do these barrels fare for accuracy"????..............Daniel

Thanks Maven. My barrel is .50 cal. 1:72 twist and 36 in. long. I have yet to fire it but hoping to some time this year.........Daniel

Hi all. I am looking for info on barrels made at Green River Forge out of Springfield OR. Anyone here have a barrel made there?? How is it for accuracy?? Thanks..............Daniel

Hi all. Just to avoid any confusion I announce that my user name is changed from "boogaloo" to "Chawbeef" :grin: ...............Daniel

Very impressive undertaking. Handsome rifle :applause: ..................Daniel

In response to Black Hand and Dane. Thanks for your input but I am well aware of Aqua Fortis. :surrender: My question was to see if anyone ever tried the smudge method. :v Thanks to Articifer for his knowledge on the subject. :thumbsup: ..............Daniel

An older gentleman who has built several long rifles gave me a hint on getting the curl to "pop" on a Maple stock. He said to take the chimney off of the lantern and let the black smoke coat the stock. Then wet your hands and rub it in the wood. Do this twice and use a Walnut stain. I was...

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:thumbsup: I like it cuz it's something different...........Daniel

Thank you Loyalist Dave. Historically inspired" is the best description I have heard. :hatsoff: That is what "my" rifle is :thumbsup: .........Daniel