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Thanks, I was considering that. Now I need to order a new ramrod. I’m trying to straighten the one I have but with little success. Dc

Thanks, Pete. Appreciated. Dc

Maestro, are you at Jacobsburg? I haven’t made it to their gun works when it was open. Dc

Hi folks, I measured my Chambers Pa Fowler muzzle and only got about 610 or 609 and even less about an inch in. Could be I’m measuring inconsistently as I’m in the newby category. I’m wondering what sized balls to order. Thanks, dc

Hi folks, I’m on an old project, a Chamber’s Pa Fowler. My ramrod became so warped due to neglect that I have to order another. Is it common for the ramrod to need reducing to fit the pipes? My current rod is really tight and that’s without the pipes mounted. I don’t mind a bit of sanding, but I...

That’s a great solution for a real life issue. Getting ahead of the problem. As a dad, my hat’s off to you! Dwc

Dave, just to clarify, you don’t put the frizzen in the oven, just leave it white? Thanks for all this, dwc

I hunted in Warren County when I was a kid. Beautiful country. Seemed very wild back then. Congratulations on your deer. Dwc

Ben, you’re probably never done. It’s just too much fun to fiddle. Your expectations should be your own. When I first built my flinter I tried 90 gr 2f and got about a 2 inch group at 50. I’m still using that load. I won’t win any prizes with that load or that rifle or with my eyes, but I love...

The only answer I have for that was my teacher suggested getting a reliable lock. He wanted me to have a good experience. I can’t say anything about a CVA flintlock but I also built one for a friend who kept it as percussion. That was far less reliable than my flint.

Here’s a photo.

Hi Tom, that was my first build. The kit was a gift and I had no experience. I got A ton of help from Dennis at Longhunter’s in Portland, Pa. I knew I wanted a sparker to hunt the late season. Dennis found the L&R Manton lock the closest fit. As I remember there was some additional inletting and...

Dave, thanks for your thoughts. Initially, I was only going to epoxy the butt due to contact with the ground. Then I had to glue in a small piece that chipped under the lock. I used wood glue for that but figured I might as well put a coat of acraglas on that while I was doing the butt. Then...

My 54 is a CVA Mt Rifle with a Spanish barrel. I put an L&R lock on it to make it a flinter. Great rifle. Goes off, kills deer. It’s not fancy but it’s a worker.

Thanks!

I have some acraglas to seal the butt and can use that in other places.

It’s worth a lot. Thanks to you both! Dwc

Hi folks, I’m sure it’s been covered but I can’t seem to get the right words in the search. I’m building a full walnut stock PA fowler. How should I be finishing or coating the areas of the stock that will be covered, such as under the lock and barrel channel? Thanks, dc

Beautiful work by both of you and good ideas.

What’s this Dubbing? Thanks, dc