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  1. J

    How iffy to buy used Flinter?

    I appreciate the wise words, guys. And you're right, of course, Mike. Never is a strong word. I guess I sort of have this bug in me that makes me really feel good about "getting a good deal." I'm always looking bargains, but beyond that, I'm also trying to do things myself. Feeling...
  2. J

    How iffy to buy used Flinter?

    Having just read Lakota's post about redoing his $100 TC flintlock (and will all respect to him, we don't know how it will shoot yet), I'm wondering if there isn't a project I'd like to get myself into. I've read so many posts on here about never buying a used muzzleloader, but I'd like to know...
  3. J

    Best Percussion Nipple?

    Seems that without mentioning powders used, stating that a particular nipple is "the best" might be a little premature. What do you guys think? When I read the first post, my immediate question was -- doesn't it depend on the granulation of powder, ignition temperatures, etc.? Maybe it's...
  4. J

    Sound Effects

    There was an interesting article in our local newspaper last week about a descendant of Davy Crockett (great-great grandson maybe?) who was attempting to dispel some myths about his legendary ancestor. He said he never wore the famed coonskin caps, because he detested them. They were not much...
  5. J

    which rear sight to use?

    Hopefully this has nothing to do with drinking while hunting... :hmm: :rotf:
  6. J

    How soon after a day of shooting to clean?

    I'm new enough to the forum that I've probably missed some discussions along these lines, but my searches didn't bring up the answers to my questions, so here goes... Assuming I use Pyrodex RS in my .50 or .54 ML rifle, how long can I safely wait before doing a thorough cleaning? Before you...
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