kyron4

40 Cal 50

Joined: Dec 25, 2021

Last seen: Today at 11:27 AM

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  kyron4 posted the thread Chilled lead shot for casting round balls ? in Shooting Accessories.
  
  Picked up an old bag of #9 chilled shot at a yard sale for cheap. I don't think it's hardened but it's likely not pure lead either. Will...
  
  Yesterday at 8:04 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread CCI Magnum #11 Caps Back in Stock at Cabelas/Bass Pro.
  
  You got the deal of the day ! Hodgdon raised the price and lowered the amount for 2022. Used to be $37 for 10 oz. , now it's $53 for 8...
  
  Yesterday at 7:39 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread Lubing patches with mink oil ?.
  
  Just one side of the patch, correct ?
  
  Yesterday at 12:00 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread NEW TOY.
  
  Got the same rifle , built from a kit, my first also. Get a vent pick and keep the patent breech clean and it will run fine. I'm using...
  
  Saturday at 8:30 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread Prey, available on Hulu (Comanche vs Predator).
  
  Would there have been large groups of French Trappers that far west in 1719 ? It seemed really early for French beaver trappers to be...
  
  Saturday at 5:59 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread Prey, available on Hulu (Comanche vs Predator).
  
  I watched it , it was okay. There was a lot of inaccuracies in the story line and time line; but that's to be expected for a low budget...
  
  Saturday at 5:54 AM
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  kyron4 posted the thread Lubing patches with mink oil ? in General Muzzleloading.
  
  Got a tin of Mink Oil from TOW for cold weather shooting and hunting. What is the proper method to lube patches ? I had been just...
  
  Friday at 12:24 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread .45 investarms flintlock not igniting charge after 7 +shots.
  
  I have noticed the same thing. I think the reason is the hot flash from the cap can "jump" past the empty space if the powder doesn't...
  
  Wednesday at 11:15 PM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread .45 investarms flintlock not igniting charge after 7 +shots.
  
  I have found if I trickle the first 5 to 10 grains of powder, then wrap the butt and tap the stock to settle in the patent breech then...
  
  Wednesday at 5:18 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread Traditional Traditions?.
  
  So is mine, with older style iron sights. I added a barrel rib and two thimbles to give it a more traditional look. That rifle will...
  
  Wednesday at 5:10 AM
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  kyron4 reacted to hanshi's post in the thread Traditional Traditions? with Like.
  
  My DeerHunter .50 had a "hardwood" stock and wood rod. It was also a percussion rather than a flintlock. BUT, it was very inexpensive...
  
  Wednesday at 5:03 AM
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  kyron4 replied to the thread SOLD Investarm 50 cal. Hawken Carbine.
  
  Sold pending funds
  
  Tuesday at 12:34 AM
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  kyron4 posted the thread SOLD Investarm 50 cal. Hawken Carbine in Firearms For Sale/Trade/Wanted.
  
  Investarm 50 caliber, not sure the proper nomenclature so I'll call this a "Hawken carbine". Lock and triggers work perfectly, stock in...
  
  Jul 31, 2022
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  kyron4 replied to the thread CCI # 11 Percussion Caps.
  
  Not sure where their store is , but they have CCI #11 Magnums for $10.99 CCI PERCUSSION CAP NO. 11M MAGNUM 100CT | Shyda's Outdoor Center
  
  Jul 28, 2022
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  kyron4 replied to the thread Reducing flint destruction on traditions flint locks.
  
  I measured my Traditions lock (with fish scale) and got around 9 lbs. on the cock and 3 lbs. on the frizzen. Have had it that long but...
  
  Jul 28, 2022
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