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  1. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Hello from Ohio

    Welcome from Kenton, OH
  2. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Dry ball removal

    I have used a bit of ATF to assist in pulling a ball for friends. Of course, being an Old Codger, I have NEVER dry balled at all.....
  3. Codger Craig Wilcox

    A couple of rifles that need some love

    Way back when I owned/operated a firearms sales and repair store, Numrich was my "go-to" for parts. Good selection, good prices. I also got parts from a supplier in Hot Springs AR but can't recall the fellow's name.
  4. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Japanese Matchlock Myths

    I thank you for the link to that very interesting website. I've visited Japan several times, and thoroughly enjoyed each visit. I was quite surprised on my first visit, in September of 1958. We had lived in the Philippines 1956-58 - Dad was a Naval officer, so we kind of toured the world a time...
  5. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Sharpe's Rifles

    Might have to check out getting one in the next few months. Appreciate your info. Lemme know next time you are thinking of passing one along.
  6. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Cold Snap (another tale of suffering)

    Richard, I'd come visit, but I always miss your two days of "summer"!
  7. Codger Craig Wilcox

    New here

    Howdy, Miss Jenna - welcome from Ohio.
  8. Codger Craig Wilcox

    New from OH

    Welcome!
  9. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Can powder brand be responsible for this much difference?

    You'll be there in spirit, though. One hopes...
  10. Codger Craig Wilcox

    ROA and Mag Spark

    When I bought some a few weeks ago, they were limiting sales to 3 tins per customer.
  11. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Lubing conicals

    Thanks - as I generally cast my own bullets and balls, I generally have plenty of Alox handy. Will probably stay with the beeswax/lard combo. Plenty of sheep and bear lard available.
  12. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Lubing conicals

    Thanks, guys - glad to hear the procedure is still good.
  13. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Lubing conicals

    In 1960, shooting Minie' balls with my 1861 Springfield, we would lube them with a mix of, I think, beeswax and lard, ensuring that the rings were full. Now that I have several firearms capable of firing conicals, do I lube them about the same? Thanks for responses. CC
  14. Codger Craig Wilcox

    First Scrimshaw Attempt

    Doing a great job!
  15. Codger Craig Wilcox

    Love my black powder

    Glad to have you here.
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