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  1. Dave Cross

    Cutting large chunks of lead

    I'm with you. Propane much cheaper than Cutting gas. I use a weed burner on a 20 pounder outside. No effort no mess.
  2. Dave Cross

    Dixie Gun Works Catalogue question

    I ordered a copy last month and the girl said for free shipping it takes 6 weeks. Order it before you need it.
  3. Dave Cross

    Trail-cam pictures.

    Gamecam on my driveway caught hawk with roster pheasant.
  4. Dave Cross

    WANTED Thompson Center Patriot Box

  5. Dave Cross

    Acquiring scrap lead for casting - current state of affairs

    I got my lifetime supply of soft lead from 2 places. One was from an old high school. It was rolled sheeting above the suspended ceiling in the band room for soundproofing. I and a friend who shoots a Ruger BP7 took it down and threw it out the window and loaded it up. School was happy to get...
  6. Dave Cross

    Cracked TC Hawken Stock

    SDSmlf, You're a master. Can't see it, done.
  7. Dave Cross

    Firing a Cap Before Loading

    I don't know if you all approve, but when I need the Hawkin not fail me I always load a light load and fire it into ground from 2 inches. Hardly makes much noise. Load hunting load and good to go. Deers don't know whats going on.
  8. Dave Cross

    I preparation for the day I dry ball one

    Don't know how he shot ramrod without severe hand and face damage.
  9. Dave Cross

    is it ok to store black powder in crawlspace?

    I keep mine in a wooden box in the basement right by the furnace to keep it dry.
  10. Dave Cross

    Thompson Center Cal 50 Kit barrels versus Thompson Center Hawken non-kit barrels.

    Also what are you putting the barrel on? I don't think all barrels are the same diameter. Just a thought. Dave
  11. Dave Cross

    Charles Daley Hawken

    I got this gun last year for 100 bucks. It is marked Charles Daly R. 50 CL 1 in 20. Other side says Traditions USA and it was made in Spain. Its unfired with rubber pad and octagon to round barrel. Anyone know anything about it?
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