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    Thompson Center Hawken percussion rifle

    I gave that some strong consideration, lol. I have tinkered and repaired firearms since before I was 15 yrs of age. Worked locally here in Baton Rouge, LA. with a long time Gunsmith. He asked me to stay with him a few years to learn more of the trade, but I told him that I didn't have to be able...
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    Thompson Center Hawken percussion rifle

    I attempted to use the grease fitting method and pressure it out with my grease gun, not sure what kind of pressure that even develops, but that didn't work, I pumped grease until the barrel was completely full an all I got was a 45 cal. slug of grease exiting the muzzle, lol. Used air...
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    Thompson Center Hawken percussion rifle

    That was going to be my step to try and fire it out. Just wanted to see if plug could be moved down the barrel just a short distance before my adding any powder. I attempted to use the grease fitting method and pressure it out with my grease gun, not sure what kind of pressure that even...
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    Thompson Center Hawken percussion rifle

    I have seen quite a few suggestions, an I think I will attempt to fire it out with a small charge of Black Powder. At least that is my plan so far, if I can force the cleaning jag and patch all the way down to seat it on the powder charge. As thick as that barrel is I do not want to run the risk...
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    Thompson Center Hawken percussion rifle

    I have a stuck cleaning jag down the muzzle of the barrel. Have managed to pull ends off of my ramrod attempting to pull the obstruction out the muzzle. I feel the only other choice is to force jag all the way down and out the Breech end of the rifle. Can't put my hands on the breech end remover...
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