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    Tools Of The Trade

    An interesting read on punt guns is Harry M. Walsh, "The Outlaw Gunner". Covers the history of waterfowl market hunting in the Chesapeake bay.
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    4F and .31 caliber

    Let's see. 7000 grains per pound and a 10 grain load = 700 shots (less spillage :grin: ) Hope yah got a bunch of balls :haha: That's economical plinking. :thumbsup:
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    Veteran Arms 1716/77

    Well, I went and bought it. Was disappointed when I mic'ed the bore and found that it was @ .600 vice .615. :cursing: But when I brought her to full cock, she sparked like a champ. :hmm: Ordered some .580 RB from TOW, (which got here in 4 days, what service! :hatsoff: ) Long story short...
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    Veteran Arms 1716/77

    Veteran Arms has a Sea Service pistol in 20 bore for $375. Anyone got one? I know it's Indian but as base for a project is it worth it? I want a 62 cal pistol as a companion for the TVM Fowler that I have coming. Thanks for any info. R/ Dave
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    Howdah!

    Long time lurker, I like to listen more than talk. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from y'all, Thank You. :bow: About a year ago, Cabela's had the Pedi Howdah's on sale for $549 so in a drunken internet buying frenzy I said "what the heck" and got the 20X20. What a fun toy. A legal SBS. I...
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    Keeping powder dry ?

    I cut the eraser off a #2 pencil and it fits just right up inside the hammer of my Cabela's Hawken. Works good for dry firing too.
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    Howdah Pistols

    I love my Pedisoli Howdah, $549 @ Cabelas for the factory finished gun. I told the wife not worry about my birthday present this year. :grin: Rabbit killer at 10- 15 yards with 7 1/2 shot. I can hit an 8" bull at 10 yards if I focus on the bead :wink: :) Bring on the TIGERS :grin: Dave
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    Shooting The Blunderbuss

    Zoar, Buck is legal for deer hunting here in Virginia. Please, where did you buy/build your 4 bore. :bow: I'd luv to give it go. :thumbsup: Dave
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    Greetings from Virginia

    Thanks Squirrel, I'm kind of torn bewteen a 32/36 cabela's blue ridge and a brown bess. Stone on steel, hum? What to do? DDD
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    Greetings from Virginia

    Howdy All, Name's Dave Mathis. Originally yale from the Adirondack's of NY. Living on the Eastern Shore of Virginia at the moment. Been muzzleloading since I was in my teens and am 44 now. Never had a flinter though and that's why I'm here. DDD
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