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    Making a double barreled flint shotgun

    Is this the thread you were thinking of? http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/296229/fromsearch/1/tp/1/
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    Another quirky load for dense patterns

    I've got some scraps of real thick leather I will try. I've been wanting to experiment with 3F too, so I'll try that combo and see what it does. Thanks!
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    Another quirky load for dense patterns

    Alright, I did a whole bunch more shooting today and basically ended up back where I started. I described the gun in my previous post, but for those who didn't see that - it is a 12 gauge double flintlock choked mod. and full. I've moved from #6 shot to #4 shot and I am shooting some pretty...
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    Another quirky load for dense patterns

    The cups are pretty flat on the bottom. I'd have to check the bag to be certain, but I think they are the BP12 wads from Ballistic Products. They are a little smaller in diameter than normal wads, so they fit down the choked barrels without to much issue. I've got a roll of 36" wide craft...
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    Another quirky load for dense patterns

    Hi Guys and Gals, I wanted to share my most recent patterning tests. I am shooting a 12 ga, double barrel, flintlock that I built last summer. The barrels are oldish (I am a guessing early 1900's) and they are choked modified and full. When I worked on (machining and engraving) them they felt...
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    most difficult

    Cleaning up sand cast brass. Boring!
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    Bore Rust Colrain Barrels

    Yup, I'd add WD-40 to your steps. Swab it out and then use a better bore oil. I use CLP but there are tons that will work fine. I use a little simple green in my cleaning water. Not sure if it helps or not. I'm not so sure about the hydrogen peroxide idea. I know it can be used to...
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    Looking for load info for specific barrel

    I've got several 54's. Some like FF and some like FFF. When I sight a new one in I start at 80 grains and work up in 5 grain intervals. All of my guns have ended up between 80 and 95 grains. I prefer the .530 balls with thicker patches.
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    Red Handled Scalper

    LOL. I hadn't checked this particular board lately so I missed this posting. Wonderful knife and sheath Wick. :hatsoff:
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    New Movie The Revenant?

    I'll definitely go see it. I don't watch Hollywood stuff to learn about history, I go for entertainment. Hopefully it will provide some of that.
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    Slo-mo Birdshot

    I think you're right. I think the wad must fall away pretty quickly, distance wise. I wish there was some sort of scale on the video. The thing that I found interesting is how much shot is behind the wad and around the wad as it flew. Since the wad weighs so much more than any individual...
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    Slo-mo Birdshot

    Have we seen this video before? Obviously modern components, but it's interesting to watch the wad interact with the shot string. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqfyysHejxk Comments? (If the link doesn't work - search "slow motion shotgun shots" on youtube)
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    Build ml shotgun from modern barrels

    I just did a double last summer. The main advice I can give is to buy a junked set of barrels first and practice breeching them first. Getting the chambers cut to the diameter needed for threading takes some real finesse with normal workshop tools. You'll need to devise a set up where you can...
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    Clay Smith Smootbores

    (disclaimer!) Clay and I work together quite a bit and he helps me sell some of my guns. I have built a few of his kits and they go together quite well. The inlets will need some enlarging to get things to fit, like most other kits. He uses good components, especially his brass parts are a...
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    Waterfowl Hunting Loads

    M Dalton, I use a regular kayak paddle. It has those rubber cups on the handle which helps to keep some of the drips off of me. I still get some drips though. I sit with the butt of gun resting on my shooting bag between my legs - muzzle pointed towards the bow. I have a piece of waxed elk...
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