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  1. M

    Buttplate found in creek

    :v Tell your friend to search further up stream, the barrel and lock being heavier wouldn't be carried as far down stream. Interesting find. :v
  2. M

    P1853 Enfield questions

    :v I think TRESCO makes a nipple that allows the use of #11 caps instead of the much larger Musket cap. The GUN WORKS in Springfield Oregon may have them. :v
  3. M

    4-5 grains 4F before main powder load for quicker ignition

    :v I use either FFg or FFFg in my flint guns and prime usually with FFFg. Packing the powder by some variation of pounding or bouncing the ramrod can cause a problem. Just seat the PRb against the powder don't lean on it or pound and it will go off just fine if you have a spark and ignition in...
  4. M

    Which to buy?

    :v The dealers may be the ones trying to drop .54s. As for projectiles a mold will guarantee your supply of Rb or suitable conicals. A .54 Rb will handle most game including elk or moose, and for brown bears then you'd be good with a conical. Depends what you want or have available for hunting...
  5. M

    Under Hammer ?

    :v Simplest gun ever made. They do spit caps, a shroud around the nipple will help, but shrouds do get in the way. Long glove/gauntlet or long sleeve eliminates the problem. #11s work fine, musket caps are easier for me to handle in cold weather hunting, so a 1/4x28 thread allows either a #11...
  6. M

    silver inlays

    :v I believe that "The Gun Works" in Springfield has them, check their website catalog. :v
  7. M

    Mixing black powder with Triple 7

    :v A starter charge of Bp in front of 777 in a flint gun is considered safe by most. But, never mix powders as the burn rate can be totally changed with possible disastrous results, Not a good idea in any gun. :td:
  8. M

    Williams-FP Hawken Sight ?

    :v LYMAN makes a Rear Peep 57M that is a modern type and generally not accepted at Rondys, but is an excellent sight for hunting, very rugged. Mounts to the tang. :v
  9. M

    Can I use a carbon arrow for a ramrod?

    :v I don't think this a good idea, as it may well shatter and the shards are sharp and may not be visible on X-rays for removal. Reliable synthetic or wood rods are cheaper and made for the purpose.
  10. M

    side slaper lock

    :v Joe Williams of OREGON BARREL and The GunWorks in Springfield Oregon may have some on hand. He has in the past. :v
  11. M

    flintlocks in the rain

    :v Broad brimmed hats make great funnels for directing rain drops down the barrel. A clean well wiped pan and frizzen make for a happy flinter. Sounds like you had fun dealing with the weather as I'm sure the old-timers did also. :v
  12. M

    The bar is set high!

    :v Thanks for sharing the experience of your growth as a man. With our modern fragmented families the young men seldom get the chance to be led or mentored by the older generations. And as older gentlemen we should try to set the bar high while lending a supporting hand or ear. :v
  13. M

    Better Penetration: close or far?

    :v I've always had complete pass thrus using .54, .62 and .72 even after they struck bone. In fact I generally aim to hit/break bones knowing the ball will pass thru completely. This increases shock and generally puts deer, elk, and bear on the ground. I once had a very large black bear getup...
  14. M

    another aspect of short-starting

    :v Definetly a "Don't try this at Home" experiment! :hmm:
  15. M

    Zephyr Rifle

    :v I own one of the very early .62 Zephyrs I would have to look at the papers to say what year for sure. But I only paid $750 for mine new. I've shot a ton of lead thru it with no problems. Mine has a 144" twist which is way to slow, forces you to use lot's of powder to get the velocity up...
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