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    Barrel length - twist rate

    Barrel length has nothing to do with spin rate. The diameter of the ball and sectional density is what determines how fast a projectile spins to remain stable. Of course, round balls have little sectional density, so they don't need to spin as fast as a conical. A PRB works best with deep...
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    anybody tried 'possom grease?

    How about possum on the half shell?
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    Another Hawken Question

    you can still get a true copy of a Hawken: https://www.thehawkenshop.com/
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    waterless flintlock cleaning

    It's been proven ever since war ships were built.
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    waterless flintlock cleaning

    I even drink that stuff.
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    waterless flintlock cleaning

    How about dehydrated water cleaning?
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    My bags to be shown on the History Channel!

    Thank you for all the positive comments. My bags are essentially simple, but that was the norm. Only the few upper crust had elaborate accouterments.
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    My bags to be shown on the History Channel!

    Most of them being ranchers is my understanding. I hope I get to travel there one day.
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    My bags to be shown on the History Channel!

    No I haven't, but I'd like to.
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    My bags to be shown on the History Channel!

    I hope this post is allowed. If it gets deleted, I understand. I work with leather, mostly making black powder, or "possibles bags". I recently sold several that will be aired on the History channel. It will be called "History of the Texas Rangers" after the Alamo through to the formation of...
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    .32 vs .36 caliber?

    I lean toward a 36 because I can use 000 buck shot for balls, and also I can use a little larger ram rod.
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    For offhand shooting to you prefer single or double trigger

    With my Bedford Co. 36, I could hit squirrel much better with my set triggers. Yes, set them properly is the key.
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    Davy Crockett Shooting

    Did anyone notice the daylight poking through the board he was digging the bullets out of?
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    Davy Crockett Shooting

    Out comes two perfect round balls, not even a knife mark! I always watched that show as a kid.
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