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    SOLD NIB Pedersoli Dixie Cub Scout .32.

    Soon after I bought this rifle in May I was diagnosed with a serious health issue, and I lost interest in shooting and hunting. This gun is unfired and the flint has not been dropped on the frizzen. The rifle was on sale at Dixie for $650 plus shipping. The price at Dixie is now $795 plus...
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    TC New Englander trigger too heavy

    I am sure this subject has had a few go-rounds in the past. Anyway, I have a New Englander that is a decent shooter, but I believe it could be an even better shooter If I could lighten the trigger. It is probably around 5 lbs, with just a hint of creep. I know that critical contact surfaces...
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    Straightening a TC lock plate?

    Recently I re-started a project that I put aside about a year and half ago. While inletting the lock I noticed something wasnt just quite right. Upon closer inspection I noticed the lock plate (TC lock) has a slight bow in it. I was tempted to dismantle the lock and put the plate on an anvil...
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    Short Barrel Project

    Several years ago I bought a used GPR which turned out to have a subtle ring in the barrel not far from the muzzle, just enough to ruin the accuracy. I have been toying with the idea of cutting the damaged area off, which would leave 25" of barrel, and using it to cobble up another rifle (we...
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    Uncomfortable Renegade Stock

    Every once in a while I see what appears to be a heck of a deal on used Renegades on the auctions. However, the only one I ever shouldered had too little drop at the comb and I could barely get my cheek down enuf to line up the sights. Anybody else have this problem? Any remedies? Maybe a...
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    Lyman 57 aperture sight on a TC New Englander?

    I have a Lyman 57 aperture sight and a TC New Englander and am wondering if anyone has put one of these on the NE. Why buy the TC peep sight if this one will work? Have you done it, is it feasible? Thanks.
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    Never trust a clean bore, at least on a used rifle

    I recently bought a TC New Englander on one of the auctions and it arrived in as described condition - excellent. However, it arrived loaded, with a big conical and powder, which I pulled, and then cleaned the bore until patches came out snow white. My first session at the range was a trying...
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    TC New Englander and Black Mountain Magnum

    My question would probably be better addressed to TC, but I bet someone on the forum can answer it. I have had two New Englanders, one shot like a dream and the other shot, well, not like a dream, but maybe I didnt find the right combination. AS I write this there is a third in the mail that I...
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    Investarms Hawken Hunter Carbine

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this little rifle, made by Investarms and marketed under that name as well as under Sile and Cabelas. Almost identical to Lyman Deerstalker but two inches shorter and has double set trigger and checkered stock. Thanks.
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    Chrome-lined bore?

    Anybody got a rifle with one of these, or know the pros and cons of them? I see them around on occasion. I guess in theory they should be less prone to corrosion, and throw a ball or bullet about the same as a regular steel barrel, but dont know. Thanks.
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    Price of Lyman Deerstalker in special order catalo

    Does anyone know the price of Lyman Deerstalker in the WalMart special order catalog? At the moment Im south of the border and cant get this info. Tried on the internet but had no luck. Many thanks.
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    Lee REAL bullets in a round ball barrel

    Anyone ever shoot the short Lee REAL bullets in a round ball barrel? Toby Bridges says they will shoot as well as a prb in a slow twist barrel. Would like to know your experience. Thanks
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    Salvaging a ringed barrel?

    Last year I bought a GPR that to all appearances was in excellent condition, but it turned out to have an important flaw - a subtle ring about 7 inches up-bore from the breech. I bought a new barrel and now all is fine. Lately Ive been thinking about cutting off, say, the bottom 5 inches of...
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    Out A Huntin, its all your fault.

    Im just joking of course. Early this year OAH relayed how well his new Lyman Trade rifle was shooting right out of the box, and even included a target with a fine group. I was impressed, and since Ive always liked the looks of the Trade rifle I went out and bought one. Sadly, mine doesnt...
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    Question re Hopkins and Allen barrel

    A few days back I went into a local mom and pop gun shop, and mixed in with some sporter replacement stocks for military Mausers in a gun rack was a ML barrel. Of course I had to pick it up a have a look. A 39inch barrel apparently never used but with a few small patches of surface rust, with...
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    Double set, single lever triggers

    The triggers on what is probably my favorite ML, a .50 flinter, are double set, single lever. I cant even tell you the maker. A builder, and owner of a sporting goods shop over in West-by -God who always has an assortment of components on hand, sold me these triggers saying they would...
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    Experienced patch readers wanted

    Last week as I was glancing over the local trader in the guns section I saw the following ad: Hawkin, $100. I figured it must be some off-the-wall cheapo, but I couldnt resist making the call. You see, I suffer the same illness that many of you do. Lets call it gunaholism. Its a terrible...
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    Coning the muzzle

    I recently read an article by Peter Alexander on coning the muzzle in the March/April issue of Muzzleloader, as well as a letter in the same issue on the same subject. It could lead one to believe that you could take an average shooting rifle, cone its muzzle, and end up with clover leaf groups...
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    Anyone have experience with the TC White Mountain

    carbine? It looks awfully short, and weighing in at 6.5#, it must punish at the rear end. Yet..., maybe its a nice little package. How about some input? Thanks.
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    Trigger Question

    I have several rifles with the small Davis double set triggers and I am very satisfied with them. Recently I bought a Lyman Trade rifle and its trigger is a totally different experience. Happily, the trigger is almost creep free, but, man, is it ever heavy. Is there a way to lighten it...
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