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    Need info on breaking-in holster rig

    Thank you for the neatsfoot oil suggestion. Just don't want the gun impression on the outside of the holster(just a quirk of mine), that's why I don't want to do the wet/set........Mike
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    weighting in on volume

    Hi Folks, I wasn't advocating using a scale I was only giving you guys an insite into a test a friend and I ran. I usually measure my load at the range but if I go camping I'll weigh-up a bunch of pre"weighed" charges in a cartridge box and I'm good to go without a flask or measure. I build my...
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    Need info on breaking-in holster rig

    Hello folks, I just got a deal on a 1858 Remington and it came with a very nice reproduction of the holster/belt rig issued during the Civil War. The rig was never used and is heavy leather(unlike the mystery leather we sometimes encounter). It is very stiff and tight. I do not want to wet it...
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    Took delivery of Black powder today.

    I have a Goex distributor 51 miles from the house. I'm going to call and see if I can buy by the lb from them. I'll ride up on the Motorcycle and bring back what I can in the saddlebags! Seems like gas will be more for a gallon than powder by the # soon..........Mike
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    Favorite Brand of Caps?

    Remingtons when I can find them......Mike
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    Lee Mold

    Lee has always beed excellent for me. Use their dies and molds exclusively :thumbsup: Mike
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    weighting in on volume

    I used a measure set to 30 gr and fired around 50 balls from a .44 Colt BP revolver. I then used 50 with charges weighed on a scale. Groups were dramaticly smaller with 2 different shooters and the weighed charges. Same gun, same day, same lot of balls, powder and caps. Has me a firm...
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    Powder prices

    My Gander Mountain(Charleston WV) says they do not carry Black, only substitutes?.....Mike
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