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    Sources of cheap lead

    I have cut large pieces of lead into manageable chunks with a sawzall as Paul said. I used a "demo" blade, they have very coarse teeth and are intended for cutting nail embedded lumber. I oiled the blade often with WD-40 as I cut. It wasn't pretty, but it was reasonably fast. A blade with fine...
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    Sources of cheap lead

    If you know anyone who works demolition there is usually good lead if you know where to look for it. The joints on cast iron pipe each hold a pound or two. The plumbers lead is usually pretty pure stuff. Window weights are hit and miss, most made of cast iron, and the lead ones being any mix...
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    Breech plug questions

    Thanks for the replies. Here is what i did, I put the barrel in good stout vise, marked the breech plug with a sharpie and tightened lightly with a 12" pipe wrench, which took it a good bit tighter than the offset scredriver I was using before. I backed the plug out and was happy to see a good...
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    Breech plug questions

    to the top please
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    Breech plug questions

    I bought a H&A action and am starting to build my underhammer. I have a Green mountain .50 cal barrel and started working on installing the breechplug. My first question is the plug that came with the action screws right into the breech with only finger pressure and no resistance, just like a...
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    hard cast round balls

    I know hard cast round balls were commonly used in large bore rifles for large or dangerous game to ensure penetration. Why isn't it a more common practice for smaller bore rifles when hunting medium size game.It would seem to me a hard cast 45 prb would give you a little insurance if bone was...
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    Questions on Underhammer Building

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    Questions on Underhammer Building

    Thanks for the replies,got a Deer Creek action on order.
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    Questions on Underhammer Building

    Try this: http://muzzleloaderbuilderssupply.com/cgi-bin/mbscart/agora.cgi If that doesn't work just do a store search for underhammer.
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    Turkey hunting - Head shots vs. Body shots ?

    Here in NY the largest shot we can use is #2. I have experimented with them and found them to pattern pretty inconsistently. If I am close enough to reliably put a few 2s in the vitals,I may as well be pointing 4s or 5s at the head.
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    Questions on Underhammer Building

    I am contemplating building an underhammer. I saw the actions that Track of the Wolf offers and wondered if anyone has any experience with them. I have a few questions. They say the receiver/tang is cast with a .740 hole. I would plan on using a 5/8 breechplug, so any reason I couldn't reduce...
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    Cabela's Kit Question

    No, Its not in the tang, is in the hook of the breech itself. It is concealed when you hook the barrel in.
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    Cabela's Kit Question

    I just finished up building a Cabela's Hawken kit with my son. I noticed there is a small threaded hole centered in the rear of the hook on the breach. Anyone know what this is for?
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    Lead Poisoning From Casting Bullets?

    I can give you a first hand answer to this. I have been casting for a few years. I have had blood lead tests done because of my occupation.My Blood lead has never been elevated. I cast in my garage with a box fan blowing out the window over my work bench. Smoke from fluxing goes up and out the...
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