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  1. K

    Sunday at the Range

    It was a partly sunny day today with temperatures in the upper 40s and no wind, which is not typical for April in Oregon's Willamette Valley. It was a perfect day to sight in a new Lyman 54 GPR flinter and spend the day shooting with a very old friend. I met Jim 36 years ago during our...
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    Lyman 54 cal great plains sighting in

    I use 80 gr of Goex FF, 530 hornady ball, .015 pillow ticking & McKenzie River patch lube. The chronograph reads 1585 ft/sec and I have a 4" group at 100 yds or meat in the pan. Happy Shooting! :thumbsup:
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    Navy Arms Question

    Thanks all for your quick replies. An accurate depiction of the 1803 HF is very important to me. I have looked at the kits offered on line by TOW and the Rifle Shop. If I wasn't stretched for time right now I'd do the kit. The 1803 rifle offered by D&N Mercantile is made by Euroarms and I am...
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    Navy Arms Question

    I would like to hear from people who have knowledge or experience with Navy Arms products. I have wanted an 1803 Harpers Ferry rifle for a while now. A local gun dealer has 2 used rifles (54 & 58 cal) for sale for $750 each and manufactured by Navy Arms. I would use this for a club shoot gun...
  5. K

    Lyman which one

    Buster: I have a .54 Great Plains and I really like it. I don;t think you can go wrong with a GPR. Happy shooting and hunting! Kevin :thumbsup:
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    Replacement barrel for Lyman Trade Rifle

    I need to replace the barrel on my 54 cal/perc Lyman Trade Rifle. Lyman sells a replacement barrel with a 1 in 48 twist for $129.95. Are there custom or premium barrels that anyone has had success with? Any recommendations? Thanks. Kevin
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    need a ram rod

    Mainiac: I agree with Paul that you need more than 1 rod. I bought a 3 piece brass ramrod that fits in my rangebox that is perfect for the range and cleaning at home. I have one rifle with the original wooden ramrod and a second rifle that has a black plastic rod I made myself. Local...
  8. K

    Which BP shotgun should I buy?

    TG: I shoot with the Forest Hills Black Powder Brigade. We are just down the road from you. Kevin
  9. K

    What to Clean With?

    David: I know folks who run a patch with alcohol on it down their barrels after they have cleaned them with a soap & water solution and a dry patch. They swear by it and they shoot well on the range. I have also seen them swab their barrel with an alcohol patch after their guns have been in...
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    What to Clean With?

    Jack: Your cleaning method sounds good. A friend got me to use 409 as a cleaner and that works well for me. On the range, I like Ballistol or a similar product for lubing a patch or a quick wipe after several shots. For cleaning after a day in the field, I have been happy with a product...
  11. K

    Which BP shotgun should I buy?

    Thanks everyone for your replies to my post. I have been checking on prices for smoothbores. The owner of a local BP shop I trade with has a locally built custom trade gun from his personal collection he is offering me for $1200. The gun has a browned barrel and curly maple stock. He has...
  12. K

    Which BP shotgun should I buy?

    I have been shooting BP rifles and pistols for about a year now and want to get a shotgun. I would use it mostly for our monthly club shoots, at an encampment or occasionally for ducks and upland birds. I have looked at the Pedersoli webpage and am considering 3 12 gauge side by sides, the...
  13. K

    Lubricating a lock

    Thanks everyone for the great advice and a bit of a history lesson. I am still getting started with blackpowder and learning much if this as I go. Again, many thanks! Kevin
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    Lubricating a lock

    I was cleaning up an old Lyman trade rifle and noticed that the lock was bone dry with some light rust starting to form. I cleaned it all up with a small wire brush and some 4/0 steel wool. Can any one recommend a product for lubricating the tumbler, sear, spring and etc? Any advice would be...
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    plugged nipple

    Wattsy, Grab a spare nipple for your range box when you buy a replacement nipple for your rifle. A good cleaner for your nipple is 409 household cleaner and an old toothbrush. I soak mine in 409 while cleaning my guns and they come out as clean as new. Rinse with water and let dry and you're...
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