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    Is there a lube for shooting conicals?

    I shoot "Sheepherders Lube", similar to the NASA Lube.
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    Storing black powder in a shed

    Also use desiccant packs in the can. Desiccant packs may not be needed, but make me feel better about long term storage.
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    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Looks like it?
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    Thoughts when buying a gun

    Looking back this may be why I like a water proof sealer and finish on my guns. I use Spar Varnish with an equal amount of Tried & True, thinned a bit. You can always take the metal parts and clean, dry and oil them. But the stock needs a good sealing. Row Row Row Your Boat!
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    Thoughts when buying a gun

    Many years ago I watched a fellow shoot five times with his shotgun, then look around and see if anyone was watching. Lay his gun out flat and tossed it out of a 12 to 15 foot tree stand. That always amazed me, my brother saw it also. This guy was just lazy, and really didn't need to. If...
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    Thoughts when buying a gun

    Exactly, you didn't want to but you did!
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    Thoughts when buying a gun

    OUCH, Oars come in different price ranges, what is your?
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    Thoughts when buying a gun

    A friend once told me why he shot a Bear Grizzly bow. [in late 1960s] "It was not expensive and if he needed an oar [paddle] or push pole for his canoe, he could use it." I have always looked at guns as a tool, and when buying a new one, I ask myself, would I, could I use it as an oar...
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    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    An early test group, what do you think, will it work?
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    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Made the half cock today.
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    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    After many designs, I have finally got a Half Cock that I like and will work. Now to make it! Getting closer to done.
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    Work so far on my short Virginia rifle

    Attached is a PDF showing my work so far.
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    Missing wood between barrel channel and lock inset a problem?

    Do you have a picture?
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    Another hog with my .62

    Nice shooting, and I really like the looks of your gun.
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    A little lathe time today.

    If ignition is poor, you might want to drill the vent hole bigger and tap for vent liner. That tiny cross hole looks small.
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