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    Wooden Powder Horn

    Tks!
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    Wooden Powder Horn

    Did not think of that. I wonder why you don't see them much. Tks!
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    Wooden Powder Horn

    New question, Has anyone ever used only wood to make a powder horn sort of speak. During the winter i would like to try to build one out of wood. I would make it like a flat horn. Would there be an issue with static electricity or any other safety concern i have not thought of to stop me...
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    Lock coming loose during shooting.

    Thanks for those who replied. Apperantly when assembling it i did not tighten down the lock enough. it works fine now.
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    Lock coming loose during shooting.

    Thank you
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    Lock coming loose during shooting.

    Yes I just think I did not tighten enough. To exited to shoot it Lol
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    Lock coming loose during shooting.

    No but im not sure I tightened it down fully when finishing it up. I'll check on it and see. If I did tighten down and it came loose I'll use lock tight. Thnks
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    Lock coming loose during shooting.

    I have just finished my Hawken 50 cal and shot 7 shots through it. So nice of a weapon. So nice. Now when i went to clean it i saw the front of the lock came out about 1/16th of an inch. Did i do something wrong? It works well but just noticed it. ANyone know if i can secure it somehow...
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    Hawken Rib install

    I am finally ready to install the rib on the 1" oct. barrel and i have seen two ways of doing this. Soldering and posting. I think the soldering will be faster and easier for me but knowing me i will do it wrong so i am looking into the post. I see a #3 nail is used and you drill into the...
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    Hawken rifle build

    Thank you very much i will get started on it shortly. Good advice!
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    Hawken rifle build

    I asked this before without seeing a reply so i am trying again before i go and do it wrong. (hope not). I bought a kit for a hawken and it will be finished in steel. i have filed down the barrel and starting to fit it to the stock. Do i fit the barrel first to the stock or fit the hook...
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    A little help goes a long way.

    Thank you all for responding. I will be putting oil on the bare wood.
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    A little help goes a long way.

    Here are a few pics of the rifle. Military motif from my younger days in service. Could be better pics but not a pro at photos.
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    A little help goes a long way.

    I have finished my Lancaster and will be posting a few pics as I was asked to do and as soon as i can i will post them. Until then i have a couple general questions. For this type of rifle which would be the best nipple? The one that came with the rifle is already caput. lol. Is there a...
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    Finish not as good now

    Thank you Hatchet-jack. Im on my 4th coat and the stock is in full sun now.
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    Finish not as good now

    will the sun help with the drying or make it sticky?
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    Finish not as good now

    I will post pics. The motif on the rifle is from my days in the Air Force SP days
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    Finish not as good now

    Thank you all. I have done almost all ofvt hff e suggestons except wipe off excess. Thin coats with a fan on it which helps. And waiting extra time
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