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    Starting load

    Pedersoli lowest charge recommended is 40 grains. The max charge is 90 grains. I think this is what he was talking about Thanks guys, i will start off at 45 grains and slowly work my way up until i get good accuracy. Anyone have any data for a hunting load? Deer hunting that would be. How do...
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    Starting load

    Ok i built a KY LR a while ago and i'm just now finding Black powder. Wanting to know what starting charge i should expect decent accuracy? What i have Pedersoli Kentucky LR flint lock in 45 caliber Missouri bullet co .440 round ball patches are .015" Using GOEX Olde Eynsford 3F Of course i...
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    "Tiger striping"

    Building another KY LR and was wondering how do you all get that tiger striping effect?
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    what should i get?

    what about ball should i go with .440 or .445?
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    2F or 3F

    I do have a Bass pro near me however that store no longer stocks BP.
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    2F or 3F

    Anyone know where i can get some GOEX, I dont want to buy in bulk however. It seems no where local has any. Friendship isnt that far from me but its still a hike. I'm in Northern KY if anyone close to me knows of where i can get some.
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    2F or 3F

    Thanks! i forgot to add the caliber it is a 45.
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    2F or 3F

    I have a pedersoli KY LR. First off what powder works best for these rifles off experience. Also anyone know of a good place to order black Powder (not in bulk) at a good price? Another question is 2F good enough for priming? Or should i just go with 3F. I dont want 4F because its a gun that i...
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    Brass

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
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    Brass

    Thanks i dont know how i didnt think of doing this :hmm:
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    Brass

    Wanting to know how you all finish your brass? I finished a kit that had some very ruff brass and was of poor casting to start off. I and ended up going with a high polish to get ride of the deep scratches and i dont like the look of High polish.
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    Newb from Northern KY

    I built a Flint lock Kentucky Long rifle kit mainly as man cave decor. However i will shoot it and also hunt with it. I grew up in covington as well. I now live in grant county
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    what should i get?

    Thanks guys. This has been a big help. Any idea on a good reasonable pan primer or is it just not needed? The rifle is a Kentucky Long rifle kit and is a .45 caliber What do you all recommend ball or conical? it has a twist of 1 in 48"
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    what should i get?

    While i'm not new to guns/shooting. I am new to black powder and more importantly flint lock rifles. I recently put together a KY long rifle kit that is mainly going to be man cave decor, however i do plan to shoot it and maybe hunt with it. My question is what all should i get. What i mean is...
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    Newb from Northern KY

    Hi everyone, looking forward to being apart of this community.
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