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    WANTED WTB: Back issues of "One the Trail" magazine...

    Hello, I have really enjoyed reading a couple of back issues of "On The Trail" magazine from the publishers of Muzzleloader Magazine. I have gone to their website and purchased every back issue they have available. I was hoping someone here would have some older issues they no longer want to...
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    20 gauge flintlock fowler starter load........

    Awesome, Thanks. Yes, I have gone squirrel hunting twice this past two weeks in WV. I used the load as described above. One day I didn't discharge my fowler at all. I just did as you described......only I used a screw tip ball remover and removed the over shot card.......poured the shot...
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    20 gauge flintlock fowler starter load........

    Okay. So the 1/2 " fiber wad goes right against the powder or do you put a think over shot card on top of the powder and then the thick fiber wad? What do you soak/lube the thick fiber wad in? I was considering using the #4 buckshot for turkey, raccoon, possum, and even coyote? (possibly...
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    20 gauge flintlock fowler starter load........

    Hello, I would like to start working some loads out for my 20 gauge flintlock fowler. I have some lead #6 shot and I am getting ready to buy some #5 lead "Eagle - Magnum" shot. I also have molds for #4 buckshot and 00 buckshot (though I don't 00 buck will work with a 20 gauge). I would like...
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    New from Eastern Panhandle of WV

    I just finally finished correcting an American Fowler by replacing the lock. Its a 42 inch barrel .20 gauge curly maple stocked fowler that had an 1830's lock in it. I replaced and inletted a new 1770 style lock into it. But, I am getting ready to start one of Jim Kibler's Colonial Rifle...
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    New from Eastern Panhandle of WV

    Hello, I am a newer member from the Martinsburg, WV area in the Eastern Panhandle. I am life-long black powder shooter and am a member of a few BP clubs. N-SSA and some local clubs. I have done several types of Living History and I hunt with black powder firearms. I am also in the process...
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    Smoothbore pistol load suggestion....

    Okay, This may be covered somewhere on this forum already, so sorry if that is the case. But, I recently got a .58 cal./24 gauge smoothbore 1750's French style flintlock pistol. It has a 10 inch barrel. So, I am seeking some load data. I figured I would start with a .562 round ball with a...
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    WANTED Mad Piper "Jacobite Hilt" Basket Hilted Sword

    Good luck in your search. I am very familiar with what your seeking. I have one Mad Piper baskethilt and its a work of authentic art. Mine is styled after an original made by Walter Allan of Stirling 1735-1760. In Wallaces book...plate 36. I know where other Mad Piper swords are.....I will...
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