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    loose ramrod

    The T/C Hawken .45 I purchased used had the same problem. I noticed that it was missing the small piece of spring steel that puts pressure on the rod to keep it in place. You should see it mounted on the underside of the barrel just at the point where the rod enters the stock. I was able to...
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    Saddle Soap ?????

    I did use saddle soap melted and mixed with balistol, then pre soaked my patches. It does work fine. I mixed the two ingredients while warm into an apple sauce consistancy then smeared it into the patches. Once the patches looked all wet I wiped off excess and stacked em up. Used about 25 of...
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    trim patch?

    Thanks Curator, I will make my own knife as you said and keep it in my posibles bag.
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    trim patch?

    Thanks for all of the great advice. I see it is more like art than science, thats part of the beauty of it. I was doin it right I guess I just have to hold my knife flat. Thanks.
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    trim patch?

    I trimmed patch today for the first time. I guess I never thought to do it until I read something about it. I normally shoot .50 cal .490 ball with .015 pre lubed patch and never trimmed. Today I shot my new (used) .45 cal .440 ball with .018 pillow ticking lubed with balistol. I used my...
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    Brunswick rifle

    Captjoel, your rifle is exquisite! It took my breath away. I really dont know why it apeals to me soooo much but it does. :off
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    missfire

    Shifty, I feel your pain. This is what happens when we take a step back from the modern fire arms. things can go wrong. But when it goes right it is even sweeter. Sorry to hear about your missfortune though. Sounds like everything was working against you that day. Ho well you made an...
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    We are out of style....

    No way anyone could remake that movie and stay true to form. No special effects and only a half dozen lines of dialog? Hype and special effects sell movies today. That movie is perfect just as it is, a timeless clasic.
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    missfire

    Majg1234, great storry! Sorry for your loss but it sure is comforting to know my pain is shared. Like you said; it just makes the next one sweeter. Good hunting.
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    In terrible need of T/C part no; 7194 rear sight...

    This one is a little different but available for purchase. http://www.opticsplanet.com/thompson-center-arms-7194-muzzleloading-tang-sight-t-c-muzzeloaders-steel.html
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    In terrible need of T/C part no; 7194 rear sight...

    you mean like this one? http://www.gunsamerica.com/934110764/Thompson+Center+Peep+Sight+%237194.htm
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    missfire

    I just want to say THANKS to everyone who replied to my post. This is a great source for me as I have no mentor at all. I am much more confident thanks to your help. Feel free to keep the advice coming; I can still use it. I promise to pass on any help I can and to pramote the traditional...
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    missfire

    I see the light, no more buttered bore :thumbsup:
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    missfire

    Bravo,the cup was not centered on the nipple and there was some crud in the cup as well. I couldnt get the screw on the side of the flash hole to back out though. It just wanted to strip the head so I left it.
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    missfire

    Yea that does make sence. Some people do it because they must figure moisture is number one enimy, but they compramise with a little crud; number two enimy. I'm seeing a trend though; CLEAN, CLEAR, DRY conditions in the chamber area! :thumbsup:
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    missfire

    Yea I cap as soon as I enter the woods. I have had exactly two range sessions with this rifle. I had one missfire at the range after about ten shots with me swabing with bore butter between fifth and sixth shot because I could feel crud in the barrel as I loaded. I removed the nipple and...
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    missfire

    I like the idea of dribbleing some under the nipple just to be sure.
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    missfire

    Wow, thats a lot of information for me to ponder. Thanks for all the help. I will now always clean with warm soapy water, patch it and let it dry. Lightly oil the bore(never bore butter). Before charging I will swab with alcohol to remove the oil and pop at least one cap. I will use only...
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    missfire

    Thanks ALW I think I might be hooked already. I dont know if I can go to flintlock. That flash in the pan stuff is what I was trying to avoid with the prec cap. I apreciate your view though, because it shows that hunting and the challenge and beauty of it are the real reward. I will...
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    missfire

    Thanks GEO. I guess I'M paying my dues and I sure am learning. I'll never get compacent again. Have you had missfire in the field? Misery loves company and I could use a story to help me get over it :thumbsup:
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