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    First time shooting the Flintlock

    Matt, You went north, eh? Last night we drove back to Girdwood and were just about blown off the road a few times. Today the wind is howling and they closed Alyeska. How's the build coming along? Tonight I'm going to work on the entry pipe on my 54cal full stock flint Hawken. Wish me luck....
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    Realistic Hawkin kit?

    I've just started building Hawken rifles from "kits" and I've completed two from Pecatonica River, a half stock and a full stock. I'm halfway through a full stock flinter, also from Pecatonica. The company was great to work with and the owner, Dick, was willing to take the time and answer any...
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    1860 which maker?

    It sounds like the Uberti is the winner and I'll be calling Dixie this next week. Thanks for the info. Dan
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    1860 which maker?

    I've decided on an 1860 and am now trying to find out which maker does the best job. Any ideas? I've heard good things about Uberti. Thanks, Dan
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    1851 or 1860?

    It looks like I'll be getting the 1860 for various reasons. Now...who makes the best one? Pietta, Uberti or should I look for a used 2nd generation Colt? Who makes the one Cabela's sells? Thanks to all. Dan
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    1851 or 1860?

    This subject has probably been kicked to death, but here goes anyway. I'm going to get a BP pistol and have narrowed it down to these two. What are the differences? Also, if I buy from Cabelas, will the pistol have "Cabelas" all over it? Thanks, Dan
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    PRB...Not for me

    I'm a bit surprised with all the negative comments as well. Unless I have my history wrong, didn't some conicals exist back in the 1800's and weren't they shot from time to time in a front loader? I'm up here in Alaska and I'm going to use conicals when I hunt the big game up here. In fact, I'm...
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    54 or 58?

    Okay, let the discussion begin. What are the advantages or disadvantages of one caliber over the other for hunting? We're talking PRB's here and not conicals and game larger than deer, such as elk, moose, etc. I'm wondering about speed and trajectory vs. foot pounds. Dan
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    traveling with bp

    I posted the same question on another forum and got a great answer. Take two boxes of 45-110 ammo and pull the bullets on arrival. Sounds good to me. Dan
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    traveling with bp

    Just wondering how everyone travels with black powder? With the new airline security measures and such, do you fly with it or have to buy it at your destination? I'm new to hunting with a muzzleloader. Dan
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    custom barrel

    I'm interested in building a fast twist 50 or 54 rifle with a tapered barrel 1 1/8" to 1" and can't seem to find a barrel from any of the major manufacturers. Does anyone have any barrel makers they could pass on to me? I'm also interested in opinions on rifling depth. I plan on shooting lead...
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    Pedersoli Hawken

    Thanks for the info. I found a great place to buy them although it may take 9-12 weeks. It's Cherry's Fine Guns. They have a good website. Dan
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    Pedersoli Hawken

    Just wondering if anyone had a Pedersoli Missouri River Hawken? I'm thinking of getting one and was wondering about the quality of the rifle. Dan
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    fast twist 54's

    Hey Brown Bear, I noticed in your profile that you're a photographer. I'm a bit of a shooter myself out here in the Aleutians. Where are you and what are your main subjects? Dan
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    fast twist 54's

    Hello, Anyone use fast twist 54's and conical bullets? I'm wondering if I should get a 50 or 54 for hunting up here in Alaska. I'm going to build a 54 Hawken ball shooter this winter, but I want a conical Hawken style rifle as well. There's something comforting about shooting a very heavy chunk...
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    Building a Hawken

    Thanks for the info on Don's kits. I took a look and they're great. The reason I'm thinking of TOTW is for the option of them doing some of the gunsmithing. I'll send off an email to Don and see if he has that option. Dan
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    Building a Hawken

    Hmmmm, something told me I came to the right place. As far as caliber, it's going to be a 54. Any lead, powder, etc. I'll find a way to get it here. Basically we can get anything to our Island, we just have to pay for it. Thanks to all and what a great community to be a part of. I was/am a...
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    Building a Hawken

    Hello Folks, I'm new to the board and I'm writing from Dutch Harbor, Alaska, out on the Aleutian Chain. I have some questions and they've probably been asked a thousand times, but here goes. I want to build a TOTW Hawken rifle and was wondering about the differences between the Goodoien...
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