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    Kibler lock In Chambers fowler?

    I doubt you would have any problems with the Chambers lock. I have one on my primary deer hunting rifle. I’ve had zero problems, that weren’t operator error related. Having handled and used both locks all I can say is they are excellent as far as my relatively small number of samples show. I...
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    Trigger sear position

    Your sear location is probably good, however the trigger pivot should be in the top corner of the trigger flag. Above the existing hole. And the trigger pivot pin is drilled through the stock from the lock cavity side, through the corner of the trigger. then with the trigger held forward the...
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    Woodsrunner, Is this normal for walnut?

    The one by minwax solvent based not water. I never heard of a second kind.
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    Woodsrunner, Is this normal for walnut?

    Yup normal walnut. I sand to 220-320, whiskering at each grit step. Damp rag followed by hair dryer. Then stain if you want. Wisker again as needed. Touch up stain. I normally flood on a heavy coat of Water lox finish. Keeping it wet for a good hour for deep penetration. Then allow it to get...
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    Lock recommendations.

    Post 1800 gun. After British trade resumed after the revolution.
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    Question Regarding Woman Rondy Attire

    I’ve seen a number of lady’s dressed “mannish” in camp for purely practical reasons. Nobody I saw made any fuss. Juried events no. BJH
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    Cooking Oils as patch lubes

    For my hunting patches I’ve used olive oil and canola oil. I don’t see any difference. I use Simple Green soap for general range work. My guns show no difference in accuracy or point of impact with either oil or soap. BJH
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    Can’t find a rifle!

    The quality of offshore made flintlocks is a manure shoot. The breaching systems are manure. For the money a Kibler Kit is absolutely a bargain. And the quality of the components is impressive. I’d never steer a beginner toward a offshore made gun. BJH
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    Historically accurate example of Flint, Full stock, hooked breech, barrel wedges?

    Ham385 it sounds like you have better than average hand skills from the scope of your ambitious project. At the risk of disagreement with a friend who I share a mentor with. I still would suggest useing a top tier kit gun for a first attempt. Kibler kits would show you how a proper guns...
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    weight of trigger pull on a Kibler Woodsrunner

    The one and only Kibler Kit I assembled, had a highly acceptable 2 lb trigger from the start. I did nothing special except careful assembly. I wouldn’t be at all concerned. BJH PS In my opinion, a hunting gun should have never less than 2 to 3 pounds of pull due to cold excited fingers. For safety.
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    candle lantern

    I agree in a way. But I know the level of my incompetence at bedtime. 🙃
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    candle lantern

    That’s what happened with mine. Maybe I’m over cautious but I won’t have a candle inside my lodge after that.
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    candle lantern

    I’ve gone over to heaven forbid, battery powered tea lights that flickered like candles for indoor tent use. Out of sight to public view. It much safer especially for folks who like to enjoy a number of adult beverages around the fire. I too have had wax fires in candle lanterns. Luckily in a...
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    Dial Calipers

    I use dial calipers very often in my shop building guns. Any time I pick up a drill bit before drilling a hole for tapping I check size with calipers. Lots of other uses too. I’m a machinist by background and early training. I use then often for precision lay out work on breech tangs etc. lay...
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    Ideal single trigger pull weight ?

    My number one concern cold fingers in Pa late flintlock season. We sometimes have temperatures below zero. I’ve often been out in temperatures low enough for ice to form in my beard from my breath. BJH
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