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  1. DJH

    SOLD Couple possibles bags

    I know you want to get paid, lol. I meant what form of payment works best for you.
  2. DJH

    SOLD Couple possibles bags

    I'll take them. How would you like to get paid?
  3. DJH

    BP EDC ?

    You could do worse. I don't want one pointed in my direction!
  4. DJH

    Favorite Shot Size

    Where are you guys sourcing your shot these days? I haven't had to buy shot for several years but the last time I did I went through Ballistic Products.
  5. DJH

    Ruger Old Army chronograph data

    My thoughts from what I have read over the years is that black powder does not deteriorate or lose it's power as long as it's stored properly. In regard to the higher velocities, perhaps the wad over the top is creating a stronger seal leading to slightly increased pressures and higher velocities.
  6. DJH

    Ruger Old Army chronograph data

    I too found this information interesting. I have an 1860 army clone that I used to carry in the woods loaded with a 35 grain 3F powder charge. Just goes to show that these old weapons are no slouch. A .44 cal ball moving at over 850 fps will get a lot of things done.
  7. DJH

    Favorite Shot Size

    Thanks for all the replies. In the past I have normally used #6 shot for most of my squirrel and rabbit hunting. I went with #5.5 last time and it worked fine but I think I'm gonna go back to #6 shot just to add a few more pellets to my shot charge. I suppose nickel plated shot may get deformed...
  8. DJH

    Favorite Shot Size

    Hello all. I'm fixing to try and purchase some more lead shot for my smoothbore doubles. Recently I have been using nickel plated #5.5 but the chilled shot is much cheaper. I have considered ordering #6 shot this time around to up my shot count. Anyway, what is your favorite shot size for...
  9. DJH

    Mid Tennessee 8 point down...

    Very nice. Beautiful buck!
  10. DJH

    Dumb question?

    That's exactly the reason I remember which site to move. Grew up doing a lot of archery shooting.
  11. DJH

    Autumn, my laminated TC Hawken

    Nice job and pretty rifle!
  12. DJH

    Original Civil War musket buck.

    Very nice!
  13. DJH

    Last Saturday in Morgan Co, GA

    Congrats! Thanks for taking us along with the excellent story!
  14. DJH

    Percussion lock rifle for new shooter

    The CVA Optima is an inline and we are not allowed to discuss those modern designs on this site. Having said that and in the spirit of helping turn folks onto traditional weapons, you will likely not be able to shoot roundballs very well in the Optima as they typically have a very fast rate of...
  15. DJH

    Sight-in question

    I would say that a drop of 14 inches at 100 yards is not uncommon depending on how your gun is currently sighted. If your rear sight is all the way down, you've got a good bit of adjustment that you can make. To raise the POI, just raise the rear sight. 80 grains of FF is a decent load for a .50...
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