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  1. J

    Hello from Long Island

    What part of Long Island you from? I had a friend when I was in Grammar school whose family traveled the Oregon Trail. I don’t know how long the family was here prior but I do believe they were part of the Mayflower gang. The family had Bibles on display that were passed down. I live in East...
  2. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    Well after all this turns out I can’t follow directions! Apparently maybe I’m wrong but I just tried again on a Wood Runner barrel and had much better results though I have a few more applications to make. I still don’t know why I was getting the copper color but as others mentioned just keep...
  3. J

    Hello from Long Island

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  4. J

    Hello from Long Island

    Bob602 I’m on LI too sometimes in NH where for now have a second property. I just throwing this out there. I generally well now that the weather has gotten better shoot at Calverton from the black powder, shotgun and pistol side. If you’re ever interested in some companionship send me a PM and...
  5. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    Oh really I guess you were here. A big hurry? Your right i was hoping by next week it would be done. Any way I appreciate the positive comment!
  6. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    I think my mistake was doing it in my cold basement. Doesn’t matter at this time Im probably going to wait until July to try again. I have repeated my self several times stating the barrel was not rubbed touching the damp cotton patch instantly brought out the copper yet i keep being told I...
  7. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    The barrel was not flooded with the chemical a damp cotton patch. The barrel was bone dry. As soon as the chemical came in contact the metal turned copper colored in numerous spots. Make the detergent left a residue but i don’t think POR 15 leaves a film especially after being flushed with hot...
  8. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    Thanks I appreciate everyone’s input and suggestions. So I just applied the last coat and am going to live with it until summer rolls around and then just redo it. I’ve done one barrel before same stuff same bottle and it came out perfect. This time not so much. When I originally started yes I...
  9. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    Very nicely done!
  10. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    They look awesome Eric no surprise coming from you! I thought I cleaned the barrel well but must have introduced something that caused the copper to appear. I have three coats and just applied the forth it’s sitting in the bathroom right now. You are correct just keep applying and eventually it...
  11. J

    SOLD Kibler Carved Woodsrunner 45 caliber with Rice Set Trigger

    So bear with me do you set the trigger at the half cock position or? Position trigger to half cock Prime your pan Set trigger Pull hammer back Find your game or target Fire away As you can see I’m having a tough time visualizing this. Thanks And your right who doesn’t like a set trigger!
  12. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    Yes I have the barrel in the bathroom with the tub filled with hot water. It has dark spots where the copper appeared. Pretty neat the way the warm moist air really gets the rust going. I’m going to reapply another coat this evening around 6 and just leave it until the morning bar my wife. I’ll...
  13. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    I did once over it with steel wool I will get some acetone can’t get real MEK anymore. Thanks for your advice!
  14. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    I rubbed off all the rust anywhere the copper plating occurred it didn’t rust so I draw filed it again and sanded with 220 washed the barrel and reapplied the solution again! Same thing! Is it the barrel? I called Laurel Mountain line is always busy so I sent them an email hopefully they read...
  15. J

    Barrel Browning with Laurel MTN product

    Interesting you’re supposed to be able to get blue but I think you have to use heat looks great I like it
  16. J

    SOLD Kibler Carved Woodsrunner 45 caliber with Rice Set Trigger

    Wayne if you could elaborate what is the idea behind this Cain trigger it? For one I can guess it gets you a light trigger.
  17. J

    SOLD Kibler Carved Woodsrunner 45 caliber with Rice Set Trigger

    Thank you! I’m going to take a look at it but as you point out it sounds like more than I can afford to spend. If you were in driving distance maybe but I know Masters like your self get big bucks and deservingly so! Thank you kindly!
  18. J

    SOLD Kibler Carved Woodsrunner 45 caliber with Rice Set Trigger

    Hi Wayne do you sell the lock and could you suggest an installer
  19. J

    Laurel Mountain Browning

    I have used it before it just worked but that was a green mtn barrel
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