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    Set trigger problem

    I have a problem with my set trigger on my Southern Style flintlock rifle. I set the set trigger (click), fire a round, BUT...after about the tenth round (click-set the trigger), fire a round (click) and the hammer doesn't fall. The lock is an L and R Durrs Egg, and L and R set triggers...
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    Uberti 1858 Remington grips?

    I am looking for some custom grips that will fit my Uberti 1858 Remington .44 Army revolver. Thinking of faux ivory with US Eagle. Any suggestions for a set of grips (stocks) that are drop in and someone who makes quality stuff?
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    CANTEEN QUESTION

    I am looking into getting an oak canteen with iron bands that holds a quart of water from either TOW or JAS Townsend. My biggest question is are they water tight and no leaks? Do they hold up under adverse conditions etc? Anyone with experience with these types of canteens? These are the...
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    Uberti Remington Army .44 Grips

    Any ideas on some drop in replacement grips for an Uberti 1858 Army percussion revolver? The gun itself is outstanding but the polyurethane looking grips are driving me nuts!
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    Period canteen.

    I am looking for a period style canteen that is suitable for the late 1790's through 1820's. I was looking into the wooden types both round and "St Benard looking" type from TOW, Dixie and others. The only question is, will they leak? They say they are lined with pine pitch....BUT- it would a...
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    Custom replacement grips?

    Any suggestions on a company that makes a set of good custom grips for a current production Uberti Remington Army revolver in .44? I would like to add a little personal touch to a fine gun! Preferably with no fitting involved. Anyone with pictures of the same on their guns is appreciated. :bow:
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    Powder horn and shot bag wear

    If you are a right handed shooter, what side do you carry your powder horn and shot bad? Left or right?
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    Rear sight replacement

    I am replacing the rear sight on my flintlock due to my feable attempt of trying to open the square sight notch/ picture up a bit with a jewlers file to have some more light, and made it ever so slanted in the sight picture itself. It drove me nuts. The replacement is the same sight. What...
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    Wanting a new Powder Horn

    I am looking into getting a new powder horn and found this company on line called www.powderhornsandmore.com. Their horns seem to be real nice. Has anyone dealt with these folks and what do you think of the quality of their powder horns? Would you recommend their stuff? Thanks.
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    .490 balll and .010 patch?

    Anyone had any good results with a green Mountain Barrel in .50 cal utilizing a .490 ball and .010 patch? The reason why I am asking is that if the old timers did't use a ball starter (almost none found in artifact form). Should'nt the ball expand upon ignition somewhat? I have tried .495...
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    Inlays

    Is it possible (since I am a not a gun builder) to put a silver inlay on the cheek rest of an already completed rifle? Or for that matter... any kind of inlay on a completed rifle? Can you recommend someone who can do it?
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    Bench rest sighting in

    What is the best way bench resting a longrifle? Should the sand bag in the front be closer to the muzzle, in the middle, or closer to the ramrod entry thimble. The reason why I am asking is the thought of muzzle jump on the affect of sighting in. I alway put a rolled up towel under the front...
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    New TVM Southern Rfile Arrived-Wow!

    I received my TVM Southern Rifle from TVM. It has a Green Mountain 7/8th" X 42" barrel in .50. Iron furniture and patchbox, L and R Durrs Egg flintlock, and a Tiger Sriped Maple that is one of the best I have ever seen! Wow. Excellent quality. I took it to the range and the L and R...
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    Federal Period Flintlock?

    What exactley does "Federal Period" mean? :hmm:
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    Goex Express Black Powder?

    What's up with this new Goex "Express" black powder? Higher velocities like Swiss? Whats the deal? Any difference from regular Goex? :bow:
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    Uberti New Model Army .44 UPDATE

    UPDATE: Well Dixie Gun Works came through and sent me another Uberti New Model Army .44! This one appears to be just fine workmanship is excellent, good trigger, no cylinder end play or rattle, fit and finish superb. Dixie Gun Works Customer Service is outstanding. I do have one question...
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    Uberti .44 New Army Bummer

    I bought a Uberti Remington New Model Army from Dixie Gun Works, and after inspecting it I quickly noted that the sight picture as you would aim the revolver was odd. It appeared as though the front sight was canted to the left as viewing in a normal sight picture. Upon closer examination I...
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    FFF OR FF?

    Any recommendations for using FFF or FF Black powder in a .50 cal flintlock rifle?. Also, what would be the max charge in a 7/8" barrel? I am already aware that trying different loads for the most accurate and/or hunting/target load and FFF has a slightly higher pressure than FF. I just want...
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    L &R Durrs Egg Flintlock

    Is the L & R Durrs Egg as fast of a flintlock as I have been reading about, and how is it's quality and reliability?
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    Brass and iron furniture

    Most of the historical flintlocks and reproductions that I have seen are mostly wearing brass furniture. The minority are utilizing iron, such as southern rifles, Hawkins etc. Historically speaking, are there instances other then mentioned above, such as eastern longrifles of the 1700-1830 or...
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