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Bought an EIG 1851 Navy .36 from Woolco for $41.50 in 1968. Brass frame. Loaded full chambers and shot it loose in a couple of years and traded for a Remington by Euroarms in .36 cal.. Then a rifle, a shotgun, and I became obsessed with muzzleloading.

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I opened an old can of Briwax and found it to be solidified into one big chunk. Can I add anything to it or should I just get a fresh can?

I have one in .40 caliber and it is very accurate. Not ready to give it up any time soon. A friend has one in .36 , but I didn't know they were made in .32. Those that have 'em seem to hang onto 'em.

What is the barrel length? Can you show us a picture of the chipped area behind the tang?

I would get a half inch flint to start with. If it's too short you can shim it with a match stick or something similar. If that works you can try the 5/8" flints. As far as round ball size, I'd try the . 440 first. If it's too small try a thicker patch, perhaps pillow ticking or maybe worn out...

I read "Our Southern Highlands" by Horace Kephart on Kindle a while back and found it very interesting. I like James Lee Burke's book in fiction. Pat McManus books for outdoor humor.

I got it last night and printed off the pages my printer allowed me to print , but that's more than I had before. Will try again as time allows . Thanks.

Sorry, but I screwed up my email address, so I didn't get Pryor Mountain 's book. Here is my correct email address: [email protected].

Forgot email: [email protected]

I would love to have a copy of Pryor Mountain Bill Newton's book. Been looking for one for several years. Thanks.

Hello from North Iowa! An old buckskinner, former NCOWS member, black powder hunter, and river runner checking in.