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    need price CVA Mountain 4 screw

    Hello, Here is the mountain rifle I just finished from a kit i bought at a gunshow. It came with lots of extra wood, and the barrel taped on. Looked like a real beater, but the price was VERY right, so i bought it to mess with. Ends up it is the MADE IN USA barrel, with the 4 screw patchbox...
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    Pure lead?

    Thanks, That is just the type of info i was looking for. So for plinking and foolin around on a sunny afternoon, the scuba lead will be no harm, but for serious target shooting, or hunting, stick to the pure lead. That makes sense. as far as batteries or other sources of lead, I shy away...
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    Deer tallow

    Never tried rendering deer tallow, yet, but i do render a lot of bear grease, and when i was a kid we rendered lard by the buckets. One thing that I have found that really helps for both bear and pig fat, is to grind it before rendering. I grind up enough to fill the deep cast iron skillet I...
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    Pure lead?

    Ok guys, once again this may be a newbie question, but here goes. Why is it that I hear so many say that a round ball for muzzleloading has to be 100% pure lead? The answer I usually get is that it needs to be soft to form to the rifling, but I thought that was what the patch was for. I don't...
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    Identification help?

    Thanks guys for all the replies. I think I better hang on to this one, as I won't be able to replace it. i was hoping for a beater to take in the woods for deer, and this one sounds perfect. As it is midwinter up here, it may be a bit before I can put your suggestions to practice. in the...
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    Identification help?

    Thanks, Now for the next newbie question. What ball diameter, patch material/thickness/lube, powder charge would be a good starting point? Friar
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    Identification help?

    Ok guys, Another topic on the CVA mountain rifle has got me thinking. I bought this rifle this winter at a gunshow. It was $50 out the door. It looked to be a kit that no one bothered to do anything on, in the white. The only markings I can see are: 50 Cal. Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc...
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    Barrel source for Blunderbus?

    Hello guys, I am beginning to think my TOTW Vincent is going to be finished one of these days and I am planning my next adventure. I am thinking of a blunderbus, but want to do it from scratch. I need to find someone who makes a barrel from steel in the 16-20" range, the more bell the better...
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    Steel wool??

    Ok, This is probably a goofy question, but I am new at this. The more I work on both wood and metal, I find myself depending on steel wool more and more. So, how long has this stuff been around? Did our forefathers have the benefit of it? Jim
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    Blunderbuss?

    Cruel, just downright cruel. I think I am gonna like this place! Jim :thumbsup:
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    Blunderbuss?

    Ok Guys, You are not helping a lot. I have a strong case of the "You Need A Blunderbus" flu. I came in here, and now it is only worse. I think it would be a hoot to show up at the range with. Have any of you ever dealt with this outfit? http://www.sittingfoxmuzzleloaders.com/blunderbuss2.htm Jim
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    Hello from The top of the nation!

    Thanks guys, I live in Baudette MN. If I look out my window I see Ontario. To the south, there are two state forests, one with 336,000 acres, the other with about 450,000 acres. Not a lot of people here, but what people there are are great. Fortunately, it is a 6 hour drive to Track Of The...
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    Hello from The top of the nation!

    Hello there guys and gals, I just found this great forum, and already regret it. I can just tell that you guys are gonna be a bad influence on me. I am just getting into the black powder side of firearms, after many years of modern rifles, and Milsurps. I walked into Track of the wolf a while...
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