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    Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment

    Thanks everyone. I appreciate the input. I’ve been working 12 hour days so not much time to reply. Hopefully I can get to the range in the next few weeks.
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    Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment

    I appreciate that. I knew what I was potentially getting into before I ordered it. It actually looks pretty good to the untrained eye and when not scrutinizing details. Another forum member gave the gun a similar critique (via PM) as others on here and I had TVM fix the stuff that looked...
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    Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment

    Here’s what the muzzle looked like.
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    Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment

    Thanks. Yes, a TVM already sent back once for a “rebuild”. They didn’t even test the lock after the build because the flint was too small to release the frizzen and it smacked the barrel when I tried without careful inspection first. Seems to spark fine with the correct flint but I need to...
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    Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment

    Brought that up to TVM when I sent it back the first time to rebuild it due to other issues. They said that’s the historically correct finish.
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    Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment

    Does this look right to you guys? It seems like the center line of the jaws is not square with the frizzen. The flint is kind of lopsided in the jaws. Jim Chambers large siler lock. New TOW 7/8” x 3/4” flint with slight spacing to the frizzen and square to the frizzen at half cock. I could...
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    TVM Early Virginia on its way

    I had to ship a TVM Pennsylvania iron back due to multiple issues. They said they were just going to rebuild it. Not sure why they even shipped it. Crooked cut dovetails was one issue. Gouged out wood by the hammer/cock was another issue (check yours…). Others were removing too much wood...
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    Fiber optic front bead and rear blank for a Lyman GPR

    For the rear sight, I installed the extra primitive sight that came with it then filed it down leaving just a small flat portion above the barrel flats, then I blued it. I have the peep also. I’m sure track of the wolf would have what you’re looking for. If they don’t have a front fiber...
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    TVM Early Virginia on its way

    Looks good. Let us know what you think of it when you get it.
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    Mr. Brant Selb

    I just had to send a TVM back so I’m familiar with disappointment. Deleted
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    Mr. Brant Selb

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    CCI # 11 Magnum Cap Not Fitting

    Caps were not under sized. It was a moisture issue during mfg and cci refunded the full amount. Case closed. This thread is officially closed to all discussion related to cap or nipple size as ordered by me on this day, as witnessed by me, hereto and henceforth.
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    Elk hunting max range.

    I’ve taken two elk and a Shiras moose with 54 cal round balls in the 80-95 yard range. One elk ran 50 yards or so turned and ran another 30 and tipped over dead. The other walked off and laid down in the open <100 yards and I walked up to it and put another round in it. First shot placement...
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    Did you draw? Colorado

    All youth get preference on all choices before they even start drawing for adults in the secondary draw. Only low demand hunts with lots of tags will make it to adults in most cases. Good luck though.
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    Did you draw? Colorado

    I’ve killed a couple elk with it. I have the lefty flintlock also.
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