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    CCI caps vrs RWS caps

    Old Army: I experienced the exact same problem as you describe. Took the gun back to the dealer ( Dixons Muzzleloading Shop) Mr. Dixon took a tin of Remington #11 caps from the shelf and we went out behind the store and started popping caps. 100% reliable. It seems that the Remington #11...
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    Fit Your Caps !!

    I bought a Ruger Old Army that #10 caps would not allow the cylinder to rotate. Tried #11 and the gun functioned fine but, like you, had many failures to fire. Apparently, the caps were not seating all the way down. Took the gun back to Dixons Muzzleloading where I bought it and Mr. Dixon said...
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    Casting HB minies

    Let me agree with Big Bore also. I tried and used many HB minie molds untill the RCBS/Hodgedon came out. They are very good and come in .002 increments so you can match the diameter to your barrel. Pure lead works good in them at around 900 degrees. A little Rapine Mold Prep on the tapered...
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    Barrel residue

    Russ52 Are you getting down into the patent breech? This may be where the stuff is accumulating when you swab the barrel. I clean mine with a 9mm jag and brush. Or, flushing/pumping with hot soapy water cleans it out nicely also. Next time you clean, after you are done, run a patch into the...
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    Stock cleaning question

    Absolutely.. I watched them grind the mustard seed right there at the range.
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    Stock cleaning question

    Some of my stocks really get messed up, especially after a N-SSA skirmish, with sweat, lube, cap residue, hot dog mustard, etc. I have been using a damp cloth ( water ) to clean it but was thinking of trying diluted Murphy Oil Soap, but I don't want to remove any of the stocks oil finish. Has...
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    Moose "Snot"

    Mr. Musketman What is the consistency of "moose snot" after it has cooled and set up? Is it like Wonderlube? How best to use it for pillow ticking strips cut at muzzle at loading? I recently switched to moose milk. What might I notice different using the moose snot?
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    Fooling with a Ruger Old Army

    Well, that's a good question. just checked The Possibles Shop and Track of the Wolf. They both have nipples for the Old Army ( 12x28 ) but I just noticed that they are all for #11 caps. So much for that idea.
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    Fooling with a Ruger Old Army

    I bought my Old Army last year. Instruction book indicated the use of #10 caps, but they weren't even close to going on. Tried #11 and they were better but still would not fully seat and gave some misfires. The Remington #11 caps are just a little bit bigger that other #11 caps and they work...
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    Saw cut and English flints

    I have never used a english flint. The saw cuts are readily available locally and I buy them as needed. I noticed that TOTW has a great selection of the english flints. Can someone tell me about them. Especially how they compare to the saw cut variety.
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    CW-era Military Repro Recommendations

    You might check the N-SSA bulletin board, buy and sell forum. Also, stop at the Spring Nationals in Winchester, VA in late May. Many sutlers and everything you could imagine is there. Originals and repros. All Civil War. Check the website. I don't now how to post a link yet but it is n-ssa.org
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    Cast vs. swedged

    I have been casting balls for revolvers for some time. Shooting at Black Bart and rustlers mostly (bowling pins). I have always bought swedged balls for my rifles used in competition. Bought some yesterday. $10.00 per box. A few more of these and I could buy a good mold for the same money...
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    Dedicated shooting bag/box

    I have a flintlock and a caplock. One rather large shooting box has everything for both. Does anyone have a seperate bag/box for each of their guns? Just grab a rifle and the appropriate bag and off ya go. I would just have to buy another powder horn, measure and short starter for the new...
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    It's a real struggle

    Lock-tite in place and forget it is there. Sounds like good advice. That is what I will do. One question. I have been following a thread on the flintlock forum about blown flash hole liners. Is that a similiar concern here with the cleanout screw?
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    I'm sure everyone knew this, except me

    Permit me to slip another question into this thread. What is the purpose/benefit of a patent breech and when was it developed???
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