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    loading prb with cleaning jag

    Did anyone answer the original question I forgot?Regards,Mike
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    loading prb with cleaning jag

    Hi as a novice I hate to chime in(but will any way) but after I load I always check my depth with my ramrod.That's why I have a witness mark on my ramrod.If my ball was accidently pulled up I would know it.I learned this by reading this forum. :surrender: Regards,Mike
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    loading prb with cleaning jag

    Hi,I have a "J.Dewey Black Powder Jag " on the package it states "Standard 10/32 B/P threads" and"With ball pusher cupped end design".Regards,Mike
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    Remove Lock for Cleaning?

    Hi,This thread has gotten a life of it's own. Any way ,I have learned that the more I do the more I learn.I have been removing the lock carefully so that I can remove the vent.I found a lot of fouling behind it.Time will tell if I am doing it right.Regards,Mike
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    how accurate is the "patriot"

    Hi,I went back and watched the" how we made the movie" short and listened to the audio commentary by the director and producer.This is what they said; the tories never burned an occupied church but did burn occupied houses so they felt justified to include this scene.Also Gibson's character was...
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    More Cleaning Questions?

    Thanks for all your help.Regards,Mike
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    Accessories are expensive!

    "Random House Webster's College Dictionary" sez... "bullet, a small metal projectile". :surrender: Regards,Mike
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    Accessories are expensive!

    Oh NOOO! :headslap: I know but it's all good fun anyway.I recently recieved an M1 Carbine from the CMP and I can't find a place for the flint. :wink: Regards,Mike
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    Accessories are expensive!

    Muzzleloading is like duck hunting.You need (want?) a lot of stuff.I have now spent more on accessories than on my rifle.This includes but is not limited to cleaning rods,tips,jags,scrapers,brushes,flush tubes, range box,chemicals,grease,patches,powder,flint,NMLRA membership,books and manuals.A...
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    Remove Lock for Cleaning?

    Thanks,Regards,Mike
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    More Cleaning Questions?

    Hi,Thanks to all for the great info.How about removing the trigger group?I took the lock out this morning a fairly easy take down. I have a DGW Jaeger by Pedersoli. Is the the barrel made to be removed? When I got this rifle it had zero information in the box; and between searching...
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    Remove Lock for Cleaning?

    Hi,is it recommended to remove your lock after every shooting session for cleaning?Mike
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    Movie John Adams

    Hi I've only seen the first two episodes but liked them a lot.Not an expert, but found them historically accurate as far as I can tell.Not many movies about early U.S. history;So this looks like a keeper.Regards,Mike
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    How accurate was the film "Northwest Passage"?

    Hi,this is my favorite book and my favorite movie.If any one is interested Kenneth Roberts has a series of books and they're all good and still in print."Arundle' and "Rabble in Arms" are as good as "NW Passage".A biography of Spencer Tracy states that the movie was filmed in Washington...
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    Gearhart -Owen Powder ?

    Thanks Roundball, for your info.I definately will take it slow if I use it at all,regards,Mike
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    Gearhart -Owen Powder ?

    Hi,I was just given a can of G-O "Superfine Black Rifle Powder". Its size is unmarked.Can states "good for muskets,pistol & shotguns" but f's faded only g visible. Is there a rule of thumb as per size (ffg,fffg,etc.)or should I just eyeball it by comparing it to a marked powder? Regards,Mike
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    8/32 or 10/32

    Hi,I like 10x32 for the bigger rods ie.muzzleloader size.Adaptors are available if your trying to save money.Regards,Mike
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    Proper way to install Flint?

    Please don't bring that up. :surrender: Regards,Mike
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    Proper way to install Flint?

    Is there a proper way to install a flint in the jaws besides;line it up and let it rip.I'm lookig to improve my technique. Regards,Mike
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    Muzzle protectors/guides

    Hi another option for modern cleaning muzzle guides,rods,etc is www.deweyrods.com .They now make a muzzle loader line of accesories.I have the Dewey "Large Bore Rod" and use it for cleaning;its great. Just be careful when ordering because Dewey makes male and female ended rods.I do most of my...
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