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    CVA “Siber” Competition Pistol

    CVA “Siber” Competition Pistol I never heard of these before, picked one up from an older competition shooter who got paid by CVA to shoot it at NMLRA Nationals in the 80’s. There isn’t much information on a Google search about this pistol (other than quality piece copying a Swiss target...
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    Adding an APERTURE to your glasses so you can SEE the sights!

    I ditched the progressive lenses for shooting (distortion unless head on viewing). My prescription is pretty weak. I’m going to get eye exam/prescription update next week so I can get new glasses. Any brand you recommend for progressive lenses so I can try to get a better pair this go around?
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    How do you eat them

    To your point, grits are the medium to hold lots of butter!
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    long barrel vs shorter

    I agree with you, a rough physical life builds more grit and better overall useable strength than a gym workout over limited periods of time. They were tough or didn’t make it. Also probably learned to shoot a bit more deliberately and quicker, and not hold for long periods of time. I’m...
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    long barrel vs shorter

    Data regarding 30” barrel being supremely accurate over other lengths. I wonder where that came from.
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    long barrel vs shorter

    I was wondering where such data existed for the statement you addressed. Interesting post, thanks.
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    long barrel vs shorter

    It’s preference. I disagree on cleaning or fowling (most my barrels are 42-48” long and cleaning/fowling I don’t see a difference to my 28” Scheutzen). Don’t think long barrels are more accurate (except for the sight radius). Short barrels are stiffer and probably more easy to load tune, but...
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    32 flintlock

    I stayed away from .32 for most my life because of what I “read about it “. Got my first.32 two years ago. All the stuff I read wasn’t true in my experience. I’ve since bought a SECOND .32 caliber flintlock. Easy as any to clean, no issues reloading and I can shoot 40 shots and not have to...
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    Blowing down the barrel

    I blow down my barrel, but draw the line and will not blow on other people’s barrels! Is it necessary? Probably not. Is it dangerous? I only do it immediately after I shoot. At that time, I have pretty good feedback that it went “boom”. Do I blow down my barrel any other time? No I...
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    Single vs Double Triggers?

    I think no disadvantage of set trigger for large or small game. You learn it. Keep away from it until it is time. I use a frizzen cover like a safety, never had it trip in the field though. Can’t use gloves though. That’s my perspective, it’s a southern perspective, it gets cold here but not...
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    Sgt. York Targets

    I think I know and shot that target once. But I think it was only 15 yards (close!) at the club i shot with on occasion. I thought it was ridiculous close until shooting at it. It turned out to be hilariously fun and more challenging than first appeared.
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    Good time to join the NMLRA!

    Unfortunately, I agree with you. I recently rejoined after 10 years of not. Magazine stunk for all the reasons you stated.
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    What makes a good squirrel rifle ?

    I read time after time how a 32 caliber fouled badly, was hard to clean, ramrod would break, and little ball hard to hold. It kept me from buying one. I found a rifle, ended up buying it, even though it was a 32. I was a little ****** over years of Internet advice. I can shoot and shoot...
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    Long rifle ramrod length?

    I think the difference is, back in the day when DAILY maintenance of the rifle was done with what the rifle and the person carried, the longer ramrod was employed for obvious reasons. Since muzzleloaders where still somewhat commonly used in the poor regions of southern Appalachia, most every...
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    SOLD Beautiful Powder Horn (#16)

    That’s a DANDY!
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    Question for the flintlock crowd

    63.5” barrel, 40 caliber, and I’ve only got to shoot it twice so far. Loads as small as 48 grains to as high as 100 gr. Both shot silver dollar at 60 yards. That’s not good enough grouping to impress, but I have yet to finish developing loads and improving my site picture. I don’t think the...
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