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    Large Bore For Africa Hunt

    About 12-15 years ago I remember reading a story about the, then owner of Navy Arms, going to Africa and taking all of Africa's Big 5,10,12? big game with a .58 cal Navy Arms muzzleloader, it was quite a story. If I remember correctly it was his thinking at the time that any caliber larger then...
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    A.S.M. Walker, nipple size

    I really want to thank all you guys for your help! I hope you all have a Happy Turkey Day! ...Bob...
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    A.S.M. Walker, nipple size

    I just got back from the range and shooting my 1994 Armi San Marco Walker. It still shoots like a dream after about 1500+ rounds. When I was cleaning, I started wondering about replacing some of the nipples, and I realized I don't have a clue what size they are. Can anybody help me out? Thanks...
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    Bear Fat

    Does anybody have any bear,( fat, tallow, oil, ) to sell? I would like to try some for lube receipes and leather preserving receipes? I live in NY state. Please drop me an email with your price or post it here. Thank you in advance, Ironhorse
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    GPR reddish honey stain?

    Thanks cptleo, That's just what I was looking for!! I had searched all the previous posts in the arkives about stock color, GPR and others, but just could not find any formulas. I realize a lot has to do with trial and error and scrap pieces and types of wood and all the rest that goes along...
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    GPR reddish honey stain?

    Hi Smokepole buddies, I just bought a new .54 GPR kit, one of many GPR's I've put together over the years. But on this one I would like something differant, a stain formula for the European "walnut like", stock that would give me a golden(honey)reddish stain finish? Something that would really...
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    murphys oil soap

    Regulis7, :agree: That's the most complete and perfect set of facts that I read so far explaining the cleaning process, Thank you!! ...Ironhorse...
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    Lead melting tips

    Gentleman, I have been making my own center-fire bullets and muzzle loading Mini-balls and Round-balls for many years with campfire and leadpot. I have always used wheel-weights as a lead source, of course with centerfire bullets you must add tin and sometimes antimony for correct hardness...
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    GPR Walnut stock stains?

    I want to thank you all again for your help! This is really a Great forum!! ...Ironhorse...
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    GPR Walnut stock stains?

    Hi Gang, I am new to this Forum. I joined about a month ago and have been lurking and learning so to speak. I am a long range center fire match shooter and an avid muzzle loader shooter also. I have built a few of the T.O.W kits and am now doing, (helping) a GPR .50 kit for one of my younger...
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