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    What did you do today

    I plan on building two powder horns for Christmas gifts from these buffalo horns. I still have a LONG way to go,
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    Flintlocks

    15 years ago, I shot my first flintlock deer. It was the last day of the season, -20 degrees with wind chill. I knew nothing about flintlocks. Had two flashes before the rifle fired. It was so cold, I remember thinking ”I’m glad that wasn’t a grizzly bear”. I checked to make sure the deer was...
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    Home made accessories

    The brass eyelets are brass screw eyes from the local hardware store. I removed the primer, drilled a hole to fit the screw eye and secured with a dab of JB Weld.
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    Home made accessories

    I have learned so much from this site over the years. Our muzzleloader deer season is soon coming to a close. I was going thru some of my equipment and wanted to share a few thoughts. I am by no definition a craftsman but certainly consider myself a tinkerer. Posted are some of my shooting...
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    Good Source For Range Rod?

    I built my own from a 3/8 inch steel rod purchased locally. I found a brass muzzle protector in the junk box (no idea where that came from). I cut the rim off a .38 brass cartridge and beveled the remaining brass with a drill bit. I used an old door handle from the house I grew up in for a rod...
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    set trigger

    I replaced the triggers in both my Hawken percussion rifle and my GPR with Davis triggers. Never looked back!
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    Brass range rod

    Thanks for all the ideas. I decided to go with the cold rolled steel rod. Scrounging thru my junk, I found a brass muzzle guard. Since I live 75 miles from the nearest place that MIGHT have a 10x32 tap and I didn't want to order one, I cut the neck off a 30-30 cartridge, cut off the rim and...
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    Brass range rod

    How do I keep the steel from rusting?? Anything besides oiling it??
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    Brass range rod

    I'm looking for a one piece brass range rod for my GPR flintlock. Any suggestions for sources??
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    Better Rod for Lyman GPR?

    I have built several ramrods, short starters, etc., with both the deldrin rods and misc. types of dowel rods. Most recently a couple of rods for my pistols an shotgun. I had several misc. jags lying around and made dedicated rods for each gun. .38 cal. brass make ideal ends for 3/8" rods and .50...
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    Shotgun wads

    Thanks for the responses. More than one idea to try out! I cooked up some lube for the rifles in the past. Might try that with the shotgun. Olive oil, Windex, water fluid, all stuff on hand. I have used Ballistol on the rifle patches with good luck. I might try a water/Ballistol mix for the...
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    Shotgun wads

    I am out of the prelubed wads for my 10 guage double and I am considering purchasing dry wads. What is the prefered process and type of lube to use preping the dry wads??
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    Source for lead round balls

    Thanks. That's the guy I was thinking of. Couldn't remember the name.
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    Source for lead round balls

    Several years ago, I purchased bulk lead round balls from someone mentioned here on the forum. He shipped them in the flat rate boxes from the Post Office. I have lost the address. Anyone here that can help me out? Thanks
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    .54 caliber on the way

    I'm sure you will enjoy your GPR. I have .54 GPR flintlock I got about 9 years ago. It likes 85 gr. of FFg with a .015 patch. I have harvested 6 deer with it. The first time I shot a deer, I learned a bunch. It was -15 degrees F, with a 20 mph wind. I was so cold. When I shot at the deer, I had...
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    Cleaning at the range

    Good point,I failed to mention I am simply looking for a quick way to clean fouling between shots as I shoot all day. I think my question has been answered. Thanks for all the responses. Lone Wolf
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    Cleaning at the range

    I have never shot at a rendezvous shoot before and have been asked to participate at one this spring. When I shoot here at home, I basically shoot in the front yard. I have hot running water and everything I need to clean the barrel of my flintlock within a few steps. What are some...
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    Purchasing Flintlock shooting supplies.

    Highjacking the thread here--------last summer I sent postcards to the 5 grandkids from Canada. All mailed the same time from the same place to the SAME address here in the states. They all arrived---spread over a TWO week period. :idunno:
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    Down to my last pound again!!!

    I haven't been able to find black powder in Sioux Falls. I gave up trying to find it in South Dakota. Finally ordered from powderinc.
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    Down to my last pound again!!!

    I haven't been able to find black powder in Sioux Falls. I gave up trying to find it in South Dakota. Finally ordered from powderinc.
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