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    Flinglock cleaning

    In the past, I was a history reenactor and shot 60 to 100 rounds per day. The rifle gets really dirty. I clean my flintlock similar to the rest with some differences. I first use a "turbo" bore brush and clean out the heavy build-up. Then, I heat water in a kettle to near boiling. As the...
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    Powder horn sizing plug

    I find just water works for me by holding the end of the horn in boiling water until the horn is playable and allows the plug to fit. It's a trial-and-error method. If you need to sand or file the plug during this process, you will need to reheat the horn again in the boiling water as the horn...
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    Howdy from Central Texas

    Welcome, from The Great Lakes State of Michigan! Lots of great info available on this site.
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    I'm looking for historical examples/depictions of left-handed matchlocks

    Many years ago, when having a custom flintlock musket made by a well-known builder (I am left-handed), I asked if he knew of any examples of left-handed flintlocks. I was told that many double barrel flintlock shotguns were made. Therefore, many left and right locks were available. A good...
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    Frizzen hardness question

    In the past, I was an History Reenactor for the French & Indian War. I would fire around 100 rounds (blanks) in my Brown Bess 12 to 14 weekends out of the year for 12 years. After ten years, my frizzen was showing signs of losing spark. At most Reenactments, there were several portable...
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    Smoothbore flintlock kit

    Have you gone to any events in your area that reenactors come to? Have you researched reenactor groups in your area you are interested in portraying? Having been an reenactor for 12 years, I suggest talking to local groups and find out what weapons they use before purchasing a...
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    1Fg?

    ALL cannon owners use 1f powder and you use less powder per charge (in volume) then using 2f or 3f. Cannon's are expensive to own and fire. In my regiment we had two cannons, one three pounder and one six pounder.
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    Graff and Sons Black Powder

    I tried most powders but prefer GOEX over all others for my rifles and smoothbore. I have GOEX one pound cans that I have storied for more than 12 years with no issues. Fires like I purchased the powder yesterday. All cans are metal and I see that all powder is now sold in plastic containers...
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    New member from Montana

    Howdy from the Great Lake's state, Michigan.
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    Howdy from WNC

    Hello and welcome from Michigan, 36 miles north of Detroit.
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    storing black powder in powder horn and/or flask

    Jake2454, I store black powder in my horn during the shooting and hunting season but, empty my horn into the original metal container stored in a cool dry place (basement) during the winter. I have used a brass flask with spring control opening from time to time. Likewise, I empty the flask...
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    Ballistol

    Ballistol makes a great salad dressing.... and that is why I will not use it on any of my firearms.
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    howdy all

    Welcome from Michigan.
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    french or english flints

    I go with the English flints. The French flints are more costly and I see no difference when using either one. Sometimes, I find the French flints are harder to find, so its easer to stick with English flints.
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    New to Forum

    Welcome from Michigan, I was involved in reenacting the French and Indian war for about 12 years.
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