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    Cook and Brother Carbine

    I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my order Pedersoli Cook and Brother carbine. Any of ya'll have one of these. I'm wondering how well they shoot and what loads ya'll are using. Can't wait for this rifle to come in. :grin: Ross
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    Trail Hawk

    Any of ya'll had any experience with the Cold Steel Trail Hawk. I looking at getting one. I'm not real worried about historical accuracy just want a good reliable hawk. I have a Cold Steel hawk now that I've been pretty pleased with but I'm wanting one with the hammer poll on it. :hatsoff:
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    I Love My Rifle

    Just finished cleaning my rifle after another range secession. All I can say is wow. This baby shot straight first shot to the last. Dirty or clean. She is a 40cal GM 42"barrel caplock SM rifle I built myself. This is the third rifle I've built for myself and the best by far. After two range...
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    Frustrated

    It's tough to find someone in this area as passionate about traditional MLers as I. I have some really close friends but when it comes to shooting my MLers I seem to be by myself. This happens even when I'm shooting at my best friends property. Hopefully I can get my 7 year old son interested in...
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    40 cal. Range Day

    Finally got a chance to take the 40 cal Southern Mt. rifle to the range. After much shooting the preferred load was 50grs of 3F black powder and a 390 RB with pillow ticking patch. This is a 13/16", 42 inch G.M. barrel with less than 100 shots thru it counting today. I was shooting 60grs of...
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    Greasing Patchs

    I just greased some pillow ticking patches by heating some Crisco and putting them in to soak. I've never greased patches in this manner and my first impression was how much grease they actually soaked up. Has anyone ever tried greasing patches with SPG lube in this manner? Would SPG even make...
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    GreenMountain Barrels

    Do G.M. barrels have any run-out to be concerned with?
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    New Barrel

    I have a new Green Mountain barrel here and am wondering if I should use some steel wool or scotch bright pad on the bore before use. I have never done this on a G.M. barrel before and am wondering if it is needed.
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    First Flintlock Deer

    Sat evening, nice yearling doe. Shot a little high and broke her back. Had to shoot again to put her down. At this point I'm really liking my flinter. Fast forward to Tues. evening. A herd of deer move into a food plot about an hour before dark. I'm in a ground blind with my rifle resting on a...
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    My S.M. Rifle

    Be nice, this is my second build. 40cal,7/8",42" long G.M. barrel, deluxe Siler lock. I made all the furniture except the buttplate.
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    Queen Ann Lock

    Have any of you guys had any experience with L&R's Queen Ann Lock. I"m trying to put together a list for a future build. I plan on using a 50 cal swamped barrel. Just wondering how this lock performs.
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    Gunflint Material?

    I know that flint has been found in the creeks around my home. Would it be possible to make gunflints out of this material. Of course I would have to find some and then learn how to knapp flint. But I wonder if it could be done.
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    Which Barrel?

    I've built a couple of rifles using Green Mt barrels and am so far happy with them. Am currently looking for a 42 inch, 13/16, 40 cal barrel for a southern mt rifle. My question is, are the Colerain barrels worth the extra cost?
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    Contemorary Makers Blog

    Have any of you guys seen this blog. Lots of really nice pictures of traditional rifles, horns, bags, knives, hawks, etc. Just discovered it myself so it maybe old news.
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    Thanks to All

    Well M.L. Deer season is only 2 shorts months away so I took my 40cal flinter out to get some practice. Had been having a lot of problems with the Siler deluxe lock and was lucky to get 10 shots before having to change flints. After following you guys suggestions I'm on 30 to 35 shots and...
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    I Think I Want One

    I keep reading about all the fun you guys are having shooting and hunting with your smoothbores. Makes me think of getting one for myself. I've been looking at the TOW Northwest trade gun, 36 inch 20 ga. barrel. What would be a good way of attaching a sling to this gun? How do you guys carry...
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    Zouave Accuracy

    What kind of accuracy can I expect to get with a Euroarms Zouave rifle shooting a hollow base Minne and 60grs of powder. I'm thinking of getting one of these for my primary whitetail rifle.
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    Southern Mt. Caplocks

    Is the single screw holding the lock on most caplock Mt. rifles enough to keep the lock secure on the side of the barrel and stock? I also wonder about the small sideplate. I feel they add a bit of support to a weak area of the stock. Should a screw or pin be installed on both front and rear...
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    Caplock usage in South

    At what timeframe did caplock mountain rifles begin seeing common usage? I know about when the percussion cap was invented, but when did these rifles see usage by the common settler/farmer? :confused:
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    Ark. Muzzleloaders

    Looking for info on Ark muzzleloaders association. I live in Wooster and understand they have a range in Hattiville.
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