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    Oregon Deer Tags

    I put in for East Grant Elk again ,had it last year,seen Elk but was by myself,just couldnt' connect.Most of the Elk were on east side on private ranches,need I say more? Funny how the Deer and Elk population went down when we couldnt' run Dogs for Lions and Bear, I'm not a rocket surgeon,just...
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    be careful with those folding camp chairs

    this last hunting season ,I was captive in a old army cot,all by myself,I rocked back and forth until it tipped over. its still there ,talk about a rude awaking !
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    mgs lock?

    while surfing ,I came across Sitting Fox site a mgs lock was offered on a transtional rifle.any info. ?
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    Cheney rifle

    shady cove sounds like a nice place. I haven't spent much time in southern Oregon except on forest fires. Do you go to winter Bend?
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    Cheney rifle

    I don't have a photo of it yet. when i get one ,I'll post it,but in the meantime,just would like basic info.It is plain,fullstock maple?,single trigger,no buttplate,36cal.caplock, no other markings,The shop has another Cheney in 50 cal. WE are going out to the back 40 today to shoot out of...
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    Cheney rifle

    I already know what it looks like ,I just would like to know about who made it ,and where!
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    Cheney rifle

    what can anyone tell me about Cheney rifle ,36 cal, caplock. picked it up at a local gun shop ,they did'it know anything about it .
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    Why no "primitive" style Hunting shows?

    Beckumoutdoors on u-tube flintlock smoothbore hunting I think you will like it.
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    looking for a "squirrel" gun

    I see you are in washington.wait till march,the Biggest,Best Blackpowder gun show in the N.W. if you don't find it there ,they dont make it! Cascade mnt, men.in the town of Monroe . find a club near you ,go to their monthly shoot.lots of advice will be given ,
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    Just had a stray flinter follow me home

    I just bought a very little used 36 cal. flint,34 in. barrel ,with J.p. McCoy on the top flat. who made it? it kinda looks like a Hatfield, no numbers ,or markings anywhere else. the touchhole is way too small,and had to shim up the triggers ,on the way to the back-forty to run some more...
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    Flintlock Elk

    nice elk ,I to have had run in's with in-line crowd ,just like the bow hunters with pulley-monsters.I'm not say'in they are all bad ,just confused they buy into the B.S. ads on T.V. and mag. I have never met a Traditional hunter who was'nt on the same page.This Forum is best !!! people who want...
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    How do you make homemade buckshot? I did, but I need a better way

    I tried to make shot one time,propane torch,bar of lead,step ladder,bucket of water=complete failure! I did provide enertainment for the wife. just go to any sporting goods fishing dept. all kinds of little lead things,better yet get a smoothbore ,you will do alot better
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    Bear Fat Lube

    I got two bags of bear fat ,50# each about 6 years ago ,started rendering on a friday ,gave up that sunday 4 five gal.buckets full .the cracklens went to the dogs,I just used a coleman stove and canning kettle,like gramma did the hogs.strained it threw a old bed sheet,pre-lubed patches at the...
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    George Drouillard firearm?

    Looking for info about the gun he might have used when as the hunter/scout with Lewis and Clark? any thoughts /or documented info? thanks .
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    bear hunting and back up firearm

    Here in Oregon,we are allowed to carry back-up,even in bow season.Cougars are the reason,but after the shoot out on John Day river last week ,who knows what kind of varmit you will run into. I will pack my Colt Python ,two speed loaders into the woods,along with my 1803 Harpers Ferry,for...
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    Buffalo hunt..........

    Wattsey very nice buff.what was the location ? I live west of ya,in Forest Grove.Very interested in doing the same.does the rancher have a web site?
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    Canoe gun?

    O.K. fellers ,I'll re-name it! how about "Bull Boat Gun" .It floats and made of Buffalo after my little step-sister chewed the barrel off ,to make a scraper! sure do like all the imput . I've have shot off my horse before,reloadin was out of question for next mile or so.I've shot out of a canoe...
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    Canoe gun?

    thanks guys ,I didn't mean to kick the scab off ,just didn't know i'm new to the forum,but not new to smokepoles . seem's to me somebody would have figure out a short gun worked better in a pole thicket ,I have! and didn't take 300 years to do it. I figure if I hit a gong over 50 yards with any...
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    Canoe gun?

    I have a 66cal. 22 inch barrel ,flint ,trade gun type .Lott lock . my question is was there ever such a thing? the short barrel would be handy if you wanted to shoot your canoe or partner !
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    1803 Harper's ferry

    My Harper's eats flint' like a rock crusher ,I hate to say this ,but after I gave the frizzen kasenit treatment,the only rocks that hold-up ,are sawed ones . 60 grains 2f ,530 ball and spit ,pillow ticken is my load .old worn out hickory shirt make up my patchin. it shoots better than I...
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