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  1. sleeperNY

    Do you prefer 3F or 4F for priming ?

    I have used 4f from the very beggging and always will. Just what I do. Jim
  2. sleeperNY

    Flint lock flush tool

    I have used a flintlock flush tool for more years than I can remember. The only thing to do to make it work as it should is, 1 remove the o ring and, 2 replace it with a sink repair gasket. drill the gasket hole about half way through and push it on the flush tool. Now when you draw it up...
  3. sleeperNY

    TC Hawken tang and barrel fit

    Make sure that the barrel and tang fit together tight when they are out of the stock. If they don't then fix that before you do anything else. I would think that if the muzzle is sticking up and it fits the tang right when you push down on the barrel the front of the tang should come up...
  4. sleeperNY

    first Flintlock deer

    Way to go Dan. I bet you get many more in the years to come. I haven't done much shooting the last year. Health issues got in the way. Jim
  5. sleeperNY

    Greetings from Upstate NY

    welcome from another up state New Yorker. Jim
  6. sleeperNY

    2017 Hunt for Bambi

    Here in NY we have to have a big game license to even get a muzzleloader tag. Jim
  7. sleeperNY

    Offset cock and frizzen issue?

    I have built flintlock rifles for the last 40 years. I have never had a lock that the flint could be out in the jaws centered and have it align with the frizzen. I have always had to set it off to the right a bit. I used only top of the line locks, Haddaway,L&R and Chambers. Jim
  8. sleeperNY

    Ideal squirrel hunting rifle.

    Don't give up at this early stage in your recovery. I am just 7 mouths out of double bypass and aortic valve replacement. I also had some complications in the first month after surgery but I have been out the last couple months shooting my 54 and 50 cal. rifles with no problems. I still get...
  9. sleeperNY

    knife and axe

    Knowing Bryon as I do, he will be the first trying to get one going. LOL how's it going Bryon.
  10. sleeperNY

    trade gun finished

    You did great Dan. Jim
  11. sleeperNY

    Hello from Upstate NY

    Saratoga is a great club. I used to shoot at some of the national events they had there many years ago. They will have you up and running like a pro in short order. Jim
  12. sleeperNY

    Hello from Upstate NY

    Hello from up state NY also. Just where about is up state for you? I am just outside of Moravia, NY. There are a lot of us here in central NY and the Whitney Point club puts on some great shoots during the year as well as a few more clubs within a short drive time. Jim
  13. sleeperNY

    CVA mountain rifle flint lock?

    The Big Boar mountain rifle did come in 58cal.flint. I bought one new in 79. It was a fun rifle to play with but I sold it to help finance a custom build.
  14. sleeperNY

    Hello from New York

    Welcome, there are many here from the central NY area and all would be willing to give you a hand at getting started. This is a great place for info on anything related to this great sport but first had experience is the fastest way to learn. Jim
  15. sleeperNY

    "Found Parts" fowler

    I have met Kevin in Whitney Point N.Y. and not only does he make some nice rifles/guns, he is very easy to talk with. I had a great conversation with him this last March about building rifles and other things. Jim
  16. sleeperNY

    Squirrel Season Septmeber 1st

    Good luck with the upcoming season. I don't do small game anymore but will be out for deer season. Jim
  17. sleeperNY

    new kit builder on the block

    I wouldn't worry to much about the coffee, you have passed on a lot of great info to folks here. I enjoy reading your posts. Jim
  18. sleeperNY

    new kit builder on the block

    Nothing new about Jim Kibler. He is among the best there is. He teaches a class on building longrifles at the Western Kentucky University. http://www.jimkibler.net/ Check it out. Jim H.
  19. sleeperNY

    Investarms Hawken Shredding Patches

    Where are you located here in NY? There are a lot of locals that may be able to help you. I'm located in the town of Summerhill just west of Cortland Jim
  20. sleeperNY

    what does one carry in his accessory bag

    Not next door but not that far away. I'm in the town of Summerhill, just west of Cortland. Jim
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