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    Patch and ball too tight?

    Hi everyone I am currently useing .495 balls in my 50 cal. I don't know the patch thickness but the assebly dose go down the berrel with out trouble. My questions are: Can your patch and ball be too tight for optimum accuracy? Should I be experementing with different combonations? Is it a...
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    Lyman GPR sights loose

    The adjustable sight for my GPR is loose (not the dove tail) it moves from side to side slightly pivoting on the hinge pin, than dose not return to center (stays off to one side or the other till you push it back). I tried to stretch the spring slightly (did not work). Any thing that I can...
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    50 cal. Lyman Great Plains Loads?

    Interesting point about the 35gr / 25 yard load. Are you particular about the thickness of patch? Why do you prefer Pyrodex p to rs? Thanks
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    50 cal. Lyman Great Plains Loads?

    Hello everyone, I was wondering if you could share some thoughts / experiences with me about: 1. patch and ball loads for the Lyman 50 cal GPR. 2. has any one used the lighter conicals with the slow twist? Thank you
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    Colt vs Rem

    Thank you all for responding, :thumbsup: this is fascinating, I haven't herd any one say that they would prefer the Remington. From the comments about having to clean the Remington more often sounds to me like the top strap might be a hindrance. Maybe the top strap contains the blast...
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    Colt vs Rem

    Here is a question just for fun. If you were a soldier during the later part of the civil war, and you could get your hand on an 1860 (Colt) or an 1858 (Rem), but not both, which would you choose and why? To keep things somewhat fair let's assume that you can only carry one cylinder with you...
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    Barrel Twist

    Thank you roundball, tg, JiminTexas, I enjoy hearing all your thoughts that helped me to better understand why people choose flintlocks.
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    Barrel Twist

    Why would you go with the flintlock? Is it because of the funcion, do you enjoy the challenge or are there other reasons? :)
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    Washington state black powder

    Thank you.
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    Barrel Twist

    Thanks for your thoughts sounds like the percussion gun might be a better choise for my for my first muzzleloader.
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    Barrel Twist

    Thank you.
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    Barrel Twist

    I guess another question I have, since you’ve been so helpful is, should I go with flint or cap? I have a little experience with cap but none with flint. I would really like to shoot flint but I live in the Pacific North West and the weather can get damp during the hunting season.
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    Barrel Twist

    Thank you all for the tips. I don't know if any one has an idea about how deep the rifling on a lyman great plains rifle / hunter is, but thats what I am plannig to get.
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    Barrel Twist

    My experience with muzzle loading is limited. I was wondering about barrel twist all I know is the twist is how many inches it takes the rifling to complete one revolution. It seems that a 1:60 is best for balls and a 1:48 is best for bullets is this correct? If so can I compromise? I plan...
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    Washington state black powder

    Thank you!
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    Washington state black powder

    Can anyone tell me the laws on ordering black powder and storing it in washington state? I am considering getting a flintlock but if black powder is hard to get I may have to get a caplock. Any info would be appreciated. LONGHORN
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