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    Middlesex Village muskets

    I bought a Matchlock from them about a month ago. Transaction was fine. Shipped when they said Rifle is as was shown. They seem to stand behind their guns. As far as buying a Indian gun. This one shoots well, quality is a little lacking but not to bad. I looked everywhere for a matchlock and...
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    Want to buy matchlock

    I just got my matchlock from Middlesexvillagetrading.com It is Indian but the quality isnt bad and it shoots very well. 5 shot 2 inch group at 20 yds.Not bad for no rear site. It is .767 bore so I had to use the .735 balls I use in my trade gun and use denim jean material for a patch. This...
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    want to buy a matchlock

    I shoot a 12 gauge .730 round ball Northwest chief grade Trade Gun and it is a handful. Split my lip a couple of times til I learned to really grip it. It is only 6 lbs. Good luck I have shot match locks and they are really fun, I will get one someday. Elglide
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    recommendations for 1st BP rifle

    Absolutely the GPR, I just finished one in kit form ($350 from Midsouth shooters Supply plus shipping)Great looking and shoots lights out. I browned the barrel and hardware stained it almost black looks almost as good as a custom Hawken. You cant go wrong with Lyman.
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    Cleaning BP with solvents?

    I use hydrogen peroxide, Rubbing Achohol and Murphys oil soap mixed 1/3 each, have used this for 30 years as well as everyone in my club. Would never put water in any firearm. My opinion.
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    Gun shops in Ocala

    We shoot in Brooksville the 3rd Sunday of the month. About an hour and a half south of Ocala. Withlacoochee Muzzleloaders. Also off I-75 near Bushnell is the Dade battlefield where the Union Troops fought the Seminole tribe, kind of interesting.
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