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  1. Soling # 202

    WITHDRAWN Reduced .45 Thompson Center Hawken Barrel

    great buy but it would not get through our customs
  2. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    well I do know how to check for a load but I had the plug removed and it had to be replaced so that is why I gave it the big load of powder I always drop a single charge down my barrel each time out after a long storage and flash it off with a cap. That way I am assured it is dried out and ready...
  3. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    sorry about busting a gun that was around 50 bucks and I did get many years out of it
  4. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    you must have farted!
  5. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    44 cal factory sup-plied balls
  6. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    it never moved off charge after I rodded it till it pinged lol
  7. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    I preformed the test using gorex fffg black powder and a regular 44 cal ball pounded down well seated the test was due to the recall cva had posted about some barrels exploding in pre 1995 guns mine is a bought in 1975 so I like to test a gun that has been stored for that many years. better...
  8. Soling # 202

    Hello from a new member

    He will be gone next election
  9. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    Nothing strange I tested with 60g black first with no ball to make sure no blockage after long storage and flashed it iff with a cap to ensure it was clear
  10. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    I use black triple fff as I have for years and I rammed till I get the bounce and my rod is measured to be sure what was amazing i used to put at least 300 balls a season turkey shooting
  11. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    loose ball was regular .440 ball I just shoved down with out a patch but a rammed it till my rod bounced as always
  12. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    loose ball was a 44 cal ball with out a patch is all
  13. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    went in too tight for that and i use a brass ramrod and hit it till it bounces
  14. Soling # 202

    Exploding CVA barrel

    I had a bad experiance with my cva 44 cal kentucky kit BP rifle I bought it in 1975 at kittery trading post I used to shoot at (turkey target) shoots for many years. My work life took over so it was stored for last 30 years I decided to clean it up and take it to the range and for safety sake...
  15. Soling # 202

    Hello from a new member

    BP shooter for 60 years and still learning love the sport but it is hard to be a shooter in Canada thanks for having me
  16. Soling # 202

    Hello from a new member

    Hi I am a new member from canada I have shot muzzelloaders for over 60 yrs bought most of my supplies at kittery trading post
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