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    Traditions Hawken Lock Removal?

    Thanks for the advice y'all - I'll give it a try tapping the lock out by the screw heads. And I'll leave the tang screw in next time I pull the barrel. If my wife catches me washing the barrel out in the kitchen sink, I'm a goner. If... Another few questions: 1. I saw the rod spring had a...
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    Traditions Hawken Lock Removal?

    OK - so I got out for my first three shots with my Traditions Hawken 50cal at 25yd - the 50yd range was swamped and I didn't want to try zeroing at 100yd right away with a new rifle. Nice tight group from the bench, with all holes touching, so I'm happy. I got the barrel off easily by taking...
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    Convert Traditions Hawken Percussion to Flintlock?

    I have a pre-assembled Traditions Hawken flintlock 50cal and just bought a Traditions Hawken percussion 50cal kit. Does anyone know if I can build the kit as a flintlock by switching out a few parts? It would seem, that to save parts inventory, they might have made the same base rifle with two...
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    Getting Started with Flintlock Rifles?

    Just ran across “Thoughts on Loading & Firing a Flintlock Rifle”¦ in the traditional manner” by Don Bruton - for $20, I picked it up. http://www.blackpowder411.com/product-review/298/
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    Getting Started with Flintlock Rifles?

    I'm in Bedford, just west of Manchester behind St Anselm's College. Anyone nearby?
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    Dutch Schoultz and Blackpowder Accuracy

    Just placed my order. As a newbie, I figure starting right can't hurt.
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    Getting Started with Flintlock Rifles?

    I looked around some for some FAQ and links, and maybe should have looked more, but... I'd appreciate any references, books, articles, FAQs and links on getting started with flintlock rifles. I have a 50cal Traditions Woodsman (Hawken style) rifle on the way and have never shot muzzleloaders or...
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