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  1. K

    Baking Soda to stop rusting process.

    What I did on mine was to insert it into a 2in conduit capped at one end six inches longer than the barrel, hanging by the tang bolt hole. I then pored boiling distilled water, waited a couple of minutes, then started spooning the baking soda. Stand back when or if you do this because this is...
  2. K

    Kibler Colonial first one

    This finish is what I use on walnut. I have no, nun, nada experience with that finish on any other wood. Thank you, Kno-ie
  3. K

    Kibler Colonial first one

    I've seen some of the writings. I look at it this way, working with Black Walnut stock material is like beating your head against a brick wall, hurts like all get out but look at all the pretty stars you see while doing it. It's a build Thank you, Kno-ie
  4. K

    Kibler Colonial first one

    And that is one of the reasons why I ordered the Colonial in 58. For me it's a tool to be used. It fits a time period when woodland elk, bear and big cats still roamed the midwest/eastern u.s. Thank you, Kno-ie
  5. K

    Kibler Colonial first one

    Yellowhammer, That is a blend finish that I've used on Black Walnut for the past 40 some years. I started with a blend of 50/50 linseed oil and paint thinner to pull the oil in. Then I switch a 50/50 of gum turpentine and linseed oil to help seal the wood. Each mix is done in one pint per mix...
  6. K

    Kibler Colonial first one

    By my scales 7.9lbs. Me on scale, 254.2 with gun. Me on scale with out gun, 246 and change.
  7. K

    Kibler Colonial first one

    Thought I'd offer up for view my first Kibler build. I'm not done with the build but close enough to test fire and zero the sights. Comments welcome good or bad. 58 cal rifled
  8. K

    Long Range Muzzle Loading in the UK, 2024

    Bad Karma I have explored a medical waiver with the NMLRA and their Chief Range Officer and have found them to be very helpful. They required proof of condition. I have never been told "no, you can't play". The only down side is your score will not be counted for a win or loose while using a...
  9. K

    Want to put a Vernier rear sight on a Parker Hale Whitworth

    There is very little side to side movement on the tang sight. Some but not a lot. If your looking for a level mounted front sight then explore for one with wind adjustment. By the way I'm a left handed rifle shooter also. If I may I'd suggest, get a nipple flash guard or wear long sleeved...
  10. K

    Bullet casting/sizing advice welcome...

    Dogwood, I have a Mortimer Whitworth. In my case I have found it to be very forgiving in finding a accurate load. I shoot four different style bullets out of it at a mix of 40-1. I use the Lee oversized minie (454dia.) the Lyman 450 volunteer, Accurate 451, 500grn and a Accurate 400grn slick...
  11. K

    Recommendations for target sights for Parker-Hale Whitworth

    I've been shooting left hand since '76 and have not found a tang sight that would cause me pause in shooting the firearm. Left/right the tang sight doesn't care. Kno-ie
  12. K

    Rifle (gasp!) scope for Pedersoli Frontier

    This is what I use and I'm very happy with it. It did require a " fine elevation screw up grade " for repeatable sight settings. It's a Malcolm Long Tube scope mounted on my Mortimer/Whitworth by Pedersoli. Lens are very clear. The mount that comes with it is very difficult to use for repeat...
  13. K

    19th century British powder grade?

    David, Thank you sir. Kno-ie
  14. K

    19th century British powder grade?

    Looking at Research Press's writings of the Whitworth rifle I've noted a statement of " 6 size powder of the best quality ". What is the modern size equivalent. Thanks Kno-ie
  15. K

    I can’t get my Whitworth’s bore truly clean

    TFoley My first contact with Kroil was as a 4yr. I stuck a rag soaked in it in my mouth my dad was using to wipe a fishing reel down. I don't recall the taste as much as the huge man yanking that rag out of my hands and mouth. I'm 70 now. A poor man Kroil is a mixture of acetone and transmission...
  16. K

    I can’t get my Whitworth’s bore truly clean

    Widows Son If I may suggest try using Bronze wool or the Green scrub pads. You've noted in the past that there was some pitting in the area just above the breech plug. Using 0000 steel wool is known to break down in use. Those tiny bits may very well be pushed into the pits causing a false...
  17. K

    Question about hunting coyotes in the Bighorn Mtns

    I live in Indiana also. My son lives in Nevada. When I visit we take a day or two to hunt coyote. Nevada does not have a season on them and does not require a license to hunt. Due to my age I am exempt from the hunters education requirement. We have hunted both private and public land. Be sure...
  18. K

    Minie Skirt stuck in barrel of 1861 Springfield

    Golden rule number one, Mark your loading rod. That would indicate something has gone bad. I learned that lesson when I blew out the skirt on mine.
  19. K

    Minie Skirt stuck in barrel of 1861 Springfield

    The style of brush to be used is one that loops through it's threaded base. DO NOT use the style that is swaged or pressed into it's base. To do so may cause the brush to pull off, leaving it stuck in the bore. I found mine when cleaning. I think the pumping of the water may have loosen the...
  20. K

    Minie Skirt stuck in barrel of 1861 Springfield

    I used a small caliber rod with a new bore brush wrapped with a bit of cloth. Pushed it through to the breech, then back up. Between the new bore brush and the cloth being pulled back on it's self it grabbed the remaining skirt and came out. I discovered that I had two skirts in the bore. Both...
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