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    Engraving???????

    I work as an engraver for a living and find that the best way to learn engraving antique ( and in that sence, muzzleloader) is by hand. Get yourself some point gravers, belgium style handles and a QUALITY chasing hammer ( the most important part is the handle!). You can get by with a mod. swivel...
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    location of lock bolts on siler lock

    A friend wants me to engraveasmall siler percussion lock ( will be used on a 36 cal rifle). However the rifle is not built yet, so no lock bolt holes drilled and I can't do the engraving without the holes. Is there a way of drilling /tapping the holes and than fit to the rifle? Where would the...
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    rifle/ caliber recommodation for pigs and small game

    What kind of flintlock rifle and caliber would you recommend for somebody who is recoil sensitve and wants one flintlock rifle for target shooting, small game and wild pigs ( the minimum required by law is 40). ?? Thanks!
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    tapering barrel

    I am thinking of tapering a pistol barrel. Just seems to be to "bulky" The barrel is a 7/8 ( 50 cal) and will be 11 inch long. What would be a good ( and safe) taper and finished size at the muzzle.
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    Finished my first build

    Exellent job!
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    Tru oil over Tung oil??

    Yes, you can. Personally I would would stick to tung oil or if you want a more gloss finish,finish with pro custom oil ( also a tung oil with ad.) ( from gunstocks.com)
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    Lyman gp pistol lock size?

    Well, if the "new" lock will fit the old stock, the only thing I need is a plug and as I have a lathe and mill, this is not a problem. I think I just feel more comfortable to work with the existing parts and learn a bit more about building muzzleloaders by modifing existing " guns" than jumping...
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    Lyman gp pistol lock size?

    A friend of mine is moving ( out of the country) andso I bought all his muzzleloading spare parts... one is a lyman gp pistol in 50 with no lock and I was kind of fond of the pistol. I am thinking of getting a aftermarket flintlock, and change the breechplug to flint.... However might be just...
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    Ebony for pistol stock?

    Anybody has experience/ used ebony for a pistol stock? How hard is it to work with?
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    Lyman gp pistol lock size?

    Does anybody know if the lyman gp pistol and rifle lock interchange? ( Was interested in a lyman pistol if I could get a aftermarket lock ( L&R)
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    differences in flintlocks - what to look for?

    I was looking at some locks ( flint) for a pistol. small Siler ( chambers),Becky's tiny ( Davis) and a few others... What would be the best lock for a flintlock pistol if you are not interested in a "correct" lock, but the most "advanced" lock for a target pistol?
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    help with cap size please

    both are remingtons.... just ordered some new nipples , should fix the problem Thanks!
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    help with cap size please

    i am kind a worried about pushing the nipples with some pressure on it, after all they are called percussion caps..... So I guess I try the tresco
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    help with cap size please

    My pietta rem 1858 seems to be in between cap sizes. The # 11 ( remington) is slightly to big ( fits if the squeese it a bit) and the # 10 is to thight. Will fit on but need to push it quite hard with a dowel to get it seated completely - and I am not so sure if that is safe if the gun is...
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    velocity of 12 ga

    Was shooting a friends 12 ga today. His "normal" load is 90 gr FFg and 1 1/4 # 7.5. We had fun shooting some clays but I found the recoil unconfortable. So I downloaded to 60 gr FFg and 1 oz #7.5. That brought me to think about how fast this will be..... Does anybody have an idea? I am also...
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    What patterns can I expact from a mod choke

    Thank you all for your help - just realized I can access older post too....
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    What patterns can I expact from a mod choke

    Guy's, I am new to muzzleloaders but I am toying to get a percussion shotgun (12ga) with a cylinder and modified choke. How do the compare pattern/ efective range) wise with a "modern" shotgun with the same choke?
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    Price Check on a 12 ga side by side kit

    I found a Pedersoli 12 ga side by side percussion shotgun kit for $ 550. The seller says the stock is walnut and the barrels are cylinder and modified. Is this a good price for a kit?
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    Loading a percussion revolver the old way- how to?

    Did they have problem with chain fire..... I believed you have to seal the bore to prevent them. Thanks
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    Lowest Price for Black powder and best brand ?

    I can't find any Black Powder locally. So I am thinking of ordering a larger quantity. I am looking for FFFg ( for my revolver)and FFg. ( for a rifle I will buy in the future....). What is the best brand/price option and where would you order. Thanks!
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