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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    So I sent these to my old iPhone 4 and successfully uploaded.
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    Pictures will not copy and paste. Several tries on both my iPhone 15 and laptop.
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    I’m examining the ‘Crisco’ and ‘wet’ patches I’ve collected from my last two outings. The majority of the Crisco patches are, for the lack of a better word, baked retaining a cup where the ball sat, whereas the wet patches are soft and nearly flat, having a minimal impression of the ball. The...
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    Since I started shooting, 1974, I’ve always used Crisco to lubricate the patches for my rifles, Minnie balls, and paper cartridges for my Bess. No Longer own my Zouave and used sparingly for the paper cartridges. New ‘wet’ patch lubricant also used to swab the bore to keep fouling minimal...
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    Oops, I meant 1/16”. Drill measures .060 on the shaft. Sincerely, thanks for catching that.
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    To everyone who replied- Thank You! Reading through all responses, I selected several ideas that I felt would have the greatest impact in improving the performance of my flintlock. I enlarged the vent hole to1/64”dia. Used a “wet” patch lube of equal parts of: Dawn dishwashing soap...
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    I use pure Crisco for all of my flintlocks: 32, 40, .58, and Brown Bess paper cartridges.
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    Thanks to everyone who has replied. After each shot, I run a dry patch down the bore and pack it against the breech. Then, using alcohol prep pads, run it down and up the bore and discard. Repeat the same. Remove the patch from the breech, then run a dry patch in the bore, pumping up and down...
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    Thank you for your reply. I do live in N.E. Ohio. Was out this past Thursday. 80deg F, about 50% humidity, partly sunny, an occasional breeze, perfect conditions. I was supposed to be painting bedroom doors, but convinced the Mrs. I can paint when it’s a rainy day 👍🏻😊 One of my past...
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    Thank you for your response. The touch hole is 1/64” diameter, verified with certified grade ‘B’ gage pins. A .016dia pin will not go and a .015dia pin will go.
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    .32 caliber frustrations with not grouping.

    History. For the last two years, I have been conducting scientific trials on finding the best combination of: powder manufacturer/granulation/charge, patch thickness, patch lubricants, and ball diameter with no luck of repeatability. The scientific method is a ‘Design of Experiments’ in which...
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    Equivalent load of different granulation

    I zeroed-in my 40cal with 60gr ffg GOEX black powder. That’s all I had at the time. Now that only Schutzen is available, what would be an ‘equivalent’ charge of fffg?
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    Ideal rate of twist for a .58 cal?

    Thank you everyone. Ordered a Rice Bbl with 1-66”, sq bottom rifling. Because it was an ‘obsolete’ style, 8-10mo wait time.
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    Ideal rate of twist for a .58 cal?

    Last year, I purchased Jim Chambers Early Lancaster Rifle Kit. Will be purchasing the barrel in 2023. What I want to know is, what rate of twist is ideal for a .58cal, 1-48”, 1-66”, or somewhere in between?
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    Recommended gun building cd’s?

    Three years ago, I posed the question what flintlock rifle kit to purchase. The response from the forum was to go with Jim Chambers kits. Yesterday, I met Jim Chambers and his daughter Barbie. Barbie gave me a grand tour of Jim’s work area, their business and let me shoulder a gorgeous Early...
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    Just a show of hands, how many make their own ammution?

    Cast all rb’s for my .40, .58, & .75cal’s. Buy .315 swaged for my .32, as I can’t find this dia. mould.
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    Ready to take the plunge and build a flintlock

    Dear 54ball, WOW! Thanks for the thesis on gun building. :hatsoff: I’m still in the contemplation phase and the information you provided is of great help. Thanks!
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    Ready to take the plunge and build a flintlock

    This is why I love this forum. Great advice from knowledgeable people. I’ve never heard of Jim Kibler, but I’ll definitely look at what he has to offer. Thanks again :hatsoff:
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    Ready to take the plunge and build a flintlock

    I’m contemplating building a flintlock Rifle kit. My thoughts are: 1) TOTW Fusil Type D, 58 rifled; 2) TOTW Isaac Haines, 40 rifled; 3) Jim Chambers, Early Lancaster, 58 rifled; 4) maybe Jim Chambers English Sporting Rifle, 58 rifled. I have basic woodworking experience and my brother is a...
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    how much prime to use

    A little slow on :2 but a long time ago, I read that the priming powder should 'dust' the entire pan area, so no matter where a spark lands, the priming charge will go off. I've adhered to this method, using ffffg powder, and it has worked for many years without fail. The main charge may...
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