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    first post season cleaning, arrrgh rust!! assistance requested

    Thanks for all the replies. I am going to have to try that this weekend. Now I'm off to the archery shop to get work done on my bow. Again, thanks. I may be checking in this weekend w/ further questions on the cleaning.
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    question on hunting in rain

    I have a new post under the flintlock rifles section. It has to do w/ my first post season cleaning and RUST!! argh!!! I would appreciate it if anyone took a look at it and shared their expertise with me. Thanks and kindest regards.
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    first post season cleaning, arrrgh rust!! assistance requested

    Hello all, New to muzzleloading. I have a Lyman Trade flint 50 rifle. Bought it for late flintlock deer season in PA. I did my first post season cleaning and I believe I have a problem. (I have done barrell cleaning after sighting in and hunting and have not had a problem) Post season...
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    question on hunting in rain

    Paul and everyone, thanks for the responses. Good news, combination of lock cover and using denatured alcohol and cotton q-tips (only cleaned/changed primer twice during the whole day), my powder stayed dry and I had good ignition. Not so good news, the ignition came at the end of the...
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    question on hunting in rain

    Thanks for the replies. Now for a quick trip to the pharmacy for denatured alcohol. I can try the lithium grease, maybe I'll just start w/ the denatured alcohol. Cow's knee on, barrel down, change primer powder often. Hunting archery, all my hunting has been on stands. I've read that...
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    question on hunting in rain

    Last day tomorrow in PA. lyman trade flint 50. Was told to put a toothpick in the "touch hole" to keep from getting it wet and causing a no ignition. I can't see how I can do this while keeping the pan closed. I have a "cows knee" lock cover. What should I do, in addition to using the lock...
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