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Have any of you guys measured your jag diameter and compared to your bore? Ideally, it would be great if there was a method of figuring out how much to turn down a jag at the bench and not at the range. as noted, in previous posts, I have seen different Jags from different suppliers have...

How far from Houston are you? collectorsfirearms.com contact them and ask what they take for consignment. You would get less $ if they buy them outright.

I mentioned this in a thread somewhere else but I use these for both my ML and other "unmentionables" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXLSLJ0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 Very small and just .123" in diameter. This one the light is much brighter than when it has the notch on it. It can...

3 foot pattern of say 10-12 balls is what I was looking for.

hind sight is 20-20. Muzzle-Loaders redirected me to Traditions. Traditions first responded in less than a day. It sounded like at first that all they had to do was send me a replacements stock and I could start on the barrel first. I delayed work waiting to hear what would be sent, but then I...

I don't have any issue with cheek weld on mine. I left on my rear sight on my Lyman GPR with the Lyman 57 sight. Originally, it was to develop loads and target shoot better. I was planning to take the rear sight off eventually but just left it. Honestly, IMO it just helps me line up the peep a...

Well, in my case, waiting almost 2 months for the replacement does not IMO qualify for "respectable customer service".

I find making my own paper wrapped cartridge very intriguing. Thx for posting.

thx satwel. I finished some fitting of the barrel and here are some before and after pics of how high up the barrel was sitting. There were some high spots in the slot for the tang and at the breech end. I also sanded down the billboards. I left the serial # and there is a mfg mark on the...

Maybe even post what kind of accuracy you are getting now? Maybe be more descriptive about it. The more info you give, the more these guys can help. If you are molding your own, do you know the lead hardness of what you are molding from? If purchased mention that. If you have a micrometer...

thx, still looking for my tung oil. What do you suggest for the brand/type of stain?

digging this older thread up. I was reading about buck and ball. I don't reinact, nor compete. Just punch paper or shoot steel. At my range, we can shoot steel at 100 yards which is a stretch for a Smoothbore Bess. Was wondering about buckshot or similar. Hitting the base of the targets are...

Yes, sorry, typo. 1/16" per suggestion in post #18

So, went to the range during lunch. Here is what I followed today: No cleaning between shots Wiped Frizzen and flint after each shot. Poked touch hole clear after each shot. 3F Goex for load (previously used 2F) 4F (also previously used 4F) in Pan Touch hole opened up to 1/16" Made sure touch...

As I'm working on fitting the parts for the lock, barrel, trigger, I'm contemplating how I will finish it. Looking at Chiappa listings, it says its American Walnut. First thought was to use a wood conditioner and then stain with English Chestnut stain. Followed by BLO or Real Tung Oil. I know...

Pictures of Kit Currently IMO, the kit price is high. muzzle-loaders.com has it listed right now for $720. I had picked it up on sale in Dec for a little over $600 before I found out it was a rebadged Chiappa/Armi Sport Heck, that $720 is pretty much what you will be paying for a finished...

OK, So this is an Enfield 1853 Kit. Purchased through Muzzle-loaders.com and imported by Traditions. My saga started in Early December when I purchased an early Xmas present to myself and planned to work on it over the holidays when I had plenty of "ME TIME" built up to use. It was pretty much...

Steel? I really like the Aluminum and Brass ones I have. The 3 pc Brass one I like cause I can do fit tests with it by inserting 1 section into the rifle then insert the patch ball and bang it back out by kinetic energy. Its the "ultimate" one on this page...

What sidelock? what Powder? Have you ever tried pulling the nipple and putting in a little powder then replacing nipple?

I just drop it in with the light facing up. put on my reading glasses and look in. Then turn the muzzle down with my hand to catch it. easy peazy. Not sure what color is best but I have just used green. You should see it shine across the entire bore. I guess if you had it on fishing line you...