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    american pioneer powder

    I bought some American pioneer powder fffg premium grade,the label said for use in muzzleloaders and black powder cartridge firearms.When I got home I read the warning label on the side of the can.In the warning it said use as a direct replacement for black powder and black powder replacements...
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    wedge pin

    When I take the wedge pin out of my Renegade the barrel pops up about a quarter inch.If I loosen the tang screw the barrel drops into place.Should I put a shim under the tang or is there a better fix?
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    T/C .45 breech

    Does anyone know what size jag will fit into the breech of a .45 Hawken?
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    hoppes no. 9 blackpower solvent and patch lube

    Does anyone use this for patch lube while hunting?
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    TC lock problem

    I was shooting the other day and when I finished there was a cap stuck in the hammer so I pulled it back to full cock and tapped the side of the lock a few times with my hand and the hammer dropped.I cocked it again and pushed on the hammer lightly and it dropped again.I took the lock out and...
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    Brasso

    Does anyone know if Brasso will hurt your stock finish?
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    28 gauge

    I have been working on shot loads for a 28 ga.I have tried many different powders and shot loads.Yesterday I tried 60 grains Diamondback 3f a wonder wad 7/8 ounce 5 shot and another wonder wad.The pattern at 25 yards was very good much better than any thing else I have tried.I am new to...
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    TC lock

    I have a TC lock that on full cock if you push on the back of the hammer the hammer will release.What would cause this? It does not take a lot of pressure to do this?
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    Cracked stock Renegade

    Went deer hunting today and noticed the stock on the Renegade had cracked by the lock screw in 2 places. When I got home I removed the lock and it was cracked behind the lock also. Is there any fix for this?
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    TC rear sight

    Is there any way to tighten the V notch on a TC rear sight?You can turn the screw and the sight will move either direction but it will wiggle enough that you cant get any accuracy out of it.It almost looks like you could bend the back of the sight towards the front of the barrel but that might...
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    24 gauge

    I am trying to find out what calibre a 24 gauge is.Anyone know?
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    1858 pietta problem

    When I was reasembling the gun after cleaning the cylinder slipped out of my hand as I was pulling the hammer back.It wasnt a inch from the gun,but when it hit the gun the hammer went back to full cock and was stuck there.Pulling the trigger and pushing on the hammer did no good.I took the gun...
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    Bent lockplate

    I have an old T/C lock that has been overtightend and the lockplate is bowed.Can it be straightened or is it some kind of potmetal that will crack if I try to straighten it?
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    Armory brown

    Has anyone heard of armory brown?What is it?
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    1858 trigger

    Looking at a new 1858 Pietta.The fit and finish are very good.The wood grips are the are beautiful.When you cock the hammer the bolt drops down and doesnt touch the cylinder until the hammer hits full cock.Now the downside.The trigger has about a quarter inch of gritty feeling take up.Is this an...
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    Illinois late deer season

    Today starts the late Illinois deer season.When I got up at Three thirty the temp was 29 below zero,wind chill minus 40 somthing.Now its up to 26 below,by noon they are calling for 10 below.I think bambi is safe today.Where is global warming when you need it
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    Problem with 1858 Remington

    Does anyone know how to reshape the cylinder pin holes in a brass framed Remington.The holes are oval causing the cylinder to wiggle around a bit.I was wondering if you could use brazing rod or somthing like JB weld to partly fill the holes and redrill them?Would heating the frame weaken...
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    Busted somthing

    Went hunting today and after I got home decided to unload 1858 Pietta revolver.The hammer snagged on my glove when I pulled the trigger and stopped on 1/2 cock.It was stuck there.Now when you pull the hammer the cylinder does not turn.What have I done this time?
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    Fitting brass

    I have some brass parts that I need to remove some brass to make them fit,nosecap,whats the best way to slim them down and polish them?
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    Scheutzen powder

    Found a place that had a few cans of Scheutzen powder ,3f,so I bought some.Wow was I disapointed.First shot not close to POA.Went to reload sharp rap on the short starter ball went down the barrel 6 inches could not budge it further even with a hammer used CO2 discharger cleaned bore reloaded...
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