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    First Muzzy Elk

    Great job. I would love to switch to muzzleloader for elk, but can't put down the bow. I'll chime in to answer the Roosevelt question. He says in the opening post it was a spike only hunt in Eastern Washington. That means it's a Rocky Mountain elk. Rosies are West side only, Rockies East...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Have you tried cleaning that barrel with a brush yet? I'd try that if you haven't.
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    GPR problems

    Another option would be to gently and carefully bow the barrel lugs away from the barrel. I have a GPR kit gun and bending them to tighten or loosen the key fit was part of the instructions if I remember correctly. Carefully drive a wedge into the gap and you can improve the fit. A little bit...
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    Inletting tools..

    I would focus on making sure the barrel inletting is even with solid contact everywhere. Get some inletting black or prussian blue and check for high spots. Get the stock to the point that the barrel is where it needs to be to properly align with the lock. Then if the tang is out, just bend...
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    I want to dry fire, how to safely?

    Thanks to all for the input. It looks like I have two good options, using just the triggers with no hammer, or put on a nipple protector for which several good ideas were shared. I appreciate it.
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    I want to dry fire, how to safely?

    I have a caplock GPR. I want to dry fire for practice. How can I do this without hurting anything. Is nipple and hammer damage the only concern, or are the lock innerds at risk as well? I squandered good opportunities on deer and bear (missed) this season (my first with BP) and don't want...
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    Lyman Greatplains rifle kit

    I just put together a GPR kit this winter. I got it for Xmas and couldn't wait to get started. I couldn't find inletting black anywhere local and didn't want to wait for mail order. I used Prussian Blue ink, you can find it in the Permatex section of most auto parts stores. It's messy, but...
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    Bluing and Stock Finishing

    I bought Jim Chambers finishing kit when I was putting my GPR kit together last month. It comes with LMF Nut Brown stain, LMF browning solution, and Chambers oil finish for about $25 if I remember correctly. I used the rust bluing directions with the browning solution and it turned out really...
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    GPR Half cock?

    I just shot my newly finished GPR for the first time this weekend and have the same situation on my hands. With a bare nipple, I can engage half cock just barely. With a cap on it, I can only get half cock to catch if I cap it, let the hammer down, and push hard on the hammer to fully seat the...
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    Sights and barrel finishing

    Thanks for the feedback fellas, helps a lot to minimize the slope on the learning curve. Anthony
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    Sights and barrel finishing

    I'm working on my first ML, a 54 caplock GRP kit. This site has proven to be an excellent resource so far. Got the fitting complete, working on the stock finishing now and prepping the metal for finishing. I think I'm going to attempt to rust blue using LMF browning sol'n. I don't know what...
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    Hello from WA

    Hello from Graham, WA. I shot a buddy's TC Renegade last spring and was hooked instantly. I knew I had to have a ML. Been reading here for several months now, working on a GPR kit of my own now. Can't wait to get it done and try it out. Anthony
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