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    Round ball and blood trails

    You are correct. But I have been kinda lucky with round balls. Longest shot I have had was with a .45. None of my deer have moved more than about 5 yards. And I admit that is just luck. But I only used the .45 once, I usually use a .54 or a .58.
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    Cutting large chunks of lead

    Believe it or not, a chainsaw really works great. I have helped cut up lead counter weights that came in 500 pound blocks. Place on a large tarp to collect the shavings. And it doesn't really dull the chain.
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    WANTED Whitworth or Volunteer rifle .451 cal.

    I see that I messed up my phone number
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    WANTED Whitworth or Volunteer rifle .451 cal.

    Just a note, I have never shot this gun. Sold it to customer back in the late 70's. Now I am selling his estate. I am more into flinters and have only one cap gun, an 1861 Colt musket.
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    WANTED Whitworth or Volunteer rifle .451 cal.

    So as to avoid any questions. I have a Parker hale whintworth. Call the Gun Works in Springfield OR. And you can ask them about me.(Rolland). You can get their no. on line or call them 542-741-4118. Ask any of the folks there. They will confirm me. I can send photos. I am a gunsmith and have...
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    Musket caps on Amazon.

    A customer of mine came to my shop with some REALLY OLD caps, brands and dates from the 1800's. And I am sure they would not work well. He was cleaning out a old barn on his ranch(YONCALLA Oregon). They look pretty good, but a over a hundred years old. I've tried Winchester caps from before 1900...
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    Best common household lubricant?

    All those work, just don't use petroleum products. Make my own lube but have used other lubes and still did ok and had a good time. Barstal and water are what I use if my bear fat lube is not mixed up and I am in a hurry. Everyone has a lube they like best. Try several and make your own choices...
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    First kill with a flintlock

    Good doings
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    WOW..., SCAMMER SPOTTED AND GONE for now....

    Thanks for the Info. He should be happy that I am not in charge. Love making them not so happy. Made one pay up using the law. Would have preferred my way.
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    Pedersoli woes....

    I'm not a fan of Pedersoli, as a gunsmith I have repaired a few of them. But all really only had small issues that if the owners had taken the time, they could have repaired or corrected them selfs. Sometimes even high end guns need some care.
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    Is the black powder revolver industry dying out?

    Oh, would need to change hammer (the firing pin).
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    That Evil Ember

    Good reply
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    Thompson Center Hawken hurts my face

    Had the same issue with one back in '74, but it shot really great. I got smart and had it re-stocked and then it fit. Stock shape makes a big difference
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    Ok you 40 caliber shooters.

    Depending on the gun, can really be a large difference between guns.
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    WANTED Whitworth or Volunteer rifle .451 cal.

    Happen to have one
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