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sethwyo

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      sethwyo reacted to Horizontal Hunter's post in the thread Rifle plug removal, field removal with Like Like.
      This. The only time, so far, that I dryballed I removed the nipple, dribbled a few grains of powder into the bolster, replaced the...
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      sethwyo reacted to Grenadier1758's post in the thread Rifle plug removal, field removal with Like Like.
      There are some muzzleloaders that are designed for removal for maintenance, but these are modern guns and the Modern Muzzleloading Forum...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo reacted to smoothshooter's post in the thread riflin with Like Like.
      I suspect improper cleaning and general neglect was the primary cause for needing rifling recut. Also remember that the old barrels...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo replied to the thread riflin.
      Yes that term has made my mind click back, that's what I remember reading
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo reacted to rafterob's post in the thread riflin with Like Like.
      Freshenin' a barrel is what it was called in this area. The gentleman that built my flintlock has performed this operation on a number...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo posted the thread riflin in Flintlock Rifles.
      Looking for a bit of information if there's anyone who has some written historical accounts from people who used an built/ repaired...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo replied to the thread Rifle plug removal, field removal.
      Probably will end up doing that, it seems like in the back of my mind I've always had the perception that that breach plug could be...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo reacted to Grenadier1758's post in the thread Rifle plug removal, field removal with Like Like.
      My recommendation, @sethwyo, is to leave the breech plug alone as it is not necessary. A couple of reasons, starting with the fact that...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo reacted to oldwood's post in the thread tick treatment with Like Like.
      One post suggests wrapping pants with duct tape at the ankel. I second that , been doing that since late 1970's. I had a very good...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo reacted to Terrier's post in the thread tick treatment with Like Like.
      I’ve used permethrin for years, and I’m a firm believer. I spray my clothes any day I’m hanging at the house, cuz I know I’ll be...
    • sethwyo
      sethwyo reacted to Whitworth's post in the thread tick treatment with Like Like.
      I got the same shot and always wondered about the effectiveness. I tuck my pant legs in tall rubber boots and spray the boots with...
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      sethwyo reacted to Codger Craig Wilcox's post in the thread tick treatment with Like Like.
      Spent most of my working life as a wetlands and wildlife biologist, always out in the woods, swamps, jungles. Many jobs required me to...
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      sethwyo reacted to Bald Mountain Man's post in the thread tick treatment with Like Like.
      We see ticks a lot while at our winter place in Northern Florida.... almost as much as at our Pennsylvania place. I absolutely hate...
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      sethwyo reacted to NotDanielBoone's post in the thread tick treatment with Like Like.
      Visit the panhandle, it's not the mountains, but it can be wild. I saw bears crossing the woods roads, so I imagine there is all types...
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      sethwyo reacted to WonkyEye's post in the thread tick treatment with Like Like.
      I've been using martins permethrin 10% concentrate for years. I buy the liquid, mix it up in a bucket and dip all my camping and...
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