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    Hawken Rib install

    I am finally ready to install the rib on the 1" oct. barrel and i have seen two ways of doing this. Soldering and posting. I think the soldering will be faster and easier for me but knowing me i will do it wrong so i am looking into the post. I see a #3 nail is used and you drill into the...
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    Hawken rifle build

    Thank you very much i will get started on it shortly. Good advice!
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    Hawken rifle build

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    Hawken rifle build

    I asked this before without seeing a reply so i am trying again before i go and do it wrong. (hope not). I bought a kit for a hawken and it will be finished in steel. i have filed down the barrel and starting to fit it to the stock. Do i fit the barrel first to the stock or fit the hook...
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    A little help goes a long way.

    Thank you all for responding. I will be putting oil on the bare wood.
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    A little help goes a long way.

    Here are a few pics of the rifle. Military motif from my younger days in service. Could be better pics but not a pro at photos.
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    A little help goes a long way.

    thank you
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    A little help goes a long way.

    I have finished my Lancaster and will be posting a few pics as I was asked to do and as soon as i can i will post them. Until then i have a couple general questions. For this type of rifle which would be the best nipple? The one that came with the rifle is already caput. lol. Is there a...
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    Finish not as good now

    Thank you Hatchet-jack. Im on my 4th coat and the stock is in full sun now.
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    Finish not as good now

    will the sun help with the drying or make it sticky?
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    Finish not as good now

    I will post pics. The motif on the rifle is from my days in the Air Force SP days
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    Finish not as good now

    Thank you all. I have done almost all ofvt hff e suggestons except wipe off excess. Thin coats with a fan on it which helps. And waiting extra time
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    Finish not as good now

    I actually helped out the speed of the process I put a fan on it several feet away to try to help with the humidity and the airflow seems to be doing well. Thk u for replying
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    Finish not as good now

    this past weekend i put finish on my rifle (AQUA FORTIS) and really liked the outcome of it. I then put tried and true oil varnish thinned with thinner and the first coat went on great. Soaked up alot and then i let it dry. ( with this weather i never thought it would.) Sunday night i put...
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    Powders

    I had to settle on the 21.99 per lbs and got 5 lbs. that will last me a while. Now caps i need to find.
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