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    TC sidelocks , how many different models ?

    TC also made the cougar model.
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    Hi from Scotland

    Welcome from SW Missouri.
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    Hello from Washington!

    Welcome from SW Missouri.
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    Hello from the Pacific Northwest!

    Welcome from SW Missouri. Was born and raised around the Bellingham area, sure miss Mount Baker!
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    Which Pedersoli Tryon to get for target shooting? (.50 or .54)

    Little slow in getting in on the conversation, but here goes. I shot a 50 caliber Trails Gun Armory Tryon for many years in the 80's thru early 90's, open sights and if I did my part she was good to 125 yard. .490 prb, .015 patching with 65 gr. 3f. was my best target load. 85 gr. of powder on...
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    Just a show of hands, how many make their own ammution?

    ✋ Pouring and casting for 47 years. Feeding the appetite of the 50, 54, 62 & 75 cal’s.
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    Hello from WA state

    Welcome from SW Missouri. Do they still roll up the sidewalks in Lynden on Saturday nights? 😄
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    Using an electric pot for casting balls

    I have been using the same 10 lb. bottom pour since 1975. I personally have never had my pot empty out on it's own but it will drip while heating. I have cut a small tin can to fit under the spout to catch what leaks. I did have a friend who's pot leaked out all over his bench a couple of times...
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    New member late introduction

    Welcome from the SW Missouri area. Lots of good information around this site for new and the experienced alike. Enjoy yourself!
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    Missouri... anyone?

    Seneca, Missouri in Newton county.
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    Conicals work in a 1:66” twist?

    Played around with this years past. Used 2 rifles, both 50's one a TC Hawken and the other a Tryon. The hawken with the faster twist "1 in 48" seem to do fine with the conicals out to about 75 yards. The Tryon with the slower rate of twist "1 in 66" and deeper rifling just didn't care for them...
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    Hello from arkensaw

    Welcome Hound Dog, I'm new to this group as well, and found some great folks and info that even after 30 plus years of BP shooting I'm still learning. Enjoy, it's a great place to be! Curly
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    Hello the camp!

    longbow-hunter & CaptainKirk, thanks for the welcome! Your both right, great site! Like a kid in a candy store again! :) Curly
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    Hello the camp!

    jwc and mazo kid, I appreciate the welcome! Your sure right, a lot of info and knowledgeable folk. :bow: Wore my eyes out today exploring. Curly
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    Hello the camp!

    Howdy from Benton Co. Arkansas! I was bit by the muzzle bug back in 1975 by a brown bess for sale at the local hardware store. "Ya I bought it and was doomed from there". I been a beaver eater for many years with cap popers, but now find myself being pulled to earlier times and the flinters of...
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