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  1. new2bp

    Southern Shot Measure

    As un-modified, 75gr weight Schutzen 3Fg or 7/8oz #5 lead shot based on the two I use :) About half what I need for shot just perfect for powder though.
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    #11 nipple to 209 primer

    1/4" aquarium air line tubing works fine. Can even get 'em to cycle around the cylinder on my Uberti made 1858. But unable to make 'em go pop on any of the 1858 cylinders, either of the 2 CVA rifles I just sold, or either of the new-to-me TC rifles I just got. So yeah... I'd be interested in...
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    So, A Mountain Man Walks Into A Gunshop....

    In reality, he'd notice the AR15s, AKs, FN-FALs, etc. And he'd notice the bolt guns. And then being the cheap guy he'd pick up a Mosin Nagant and a tuna can full of ammo. If nothing else, he can always use it with the bayonet as a tent pole :)
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    Crowning Accuracy

    By definition the crown is just the end face of the barrel - no matter what shape/condition it is in. And I would bet dollars to donuts that any true target rifle will have a nicely done even crown on it. A bad crown - uneven, unaligned to the bore, dented dinged and scraped - is detrimental...
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    Crowning Accuracy

    If you have it PROPERLY crowned, it can increase accuracy even.
  6. new2bp

    bullet for fast twist 45?

    New to me TC New Englander with a 1:20 .45 (well, bit tighter, .4485ish) liner by Mr Hoyt. Looking for bullet suggestions for banging steel at 100 yards and possibly some pig or deer hunting within that same range. My wallet has a strong preference/requirement of "inexpensive" and my shoulder...
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    Can you get 3 aimed shots a minute?

    Reload speed is what had me thinkin about totin a second rifle should I give pig hunting a try. Watched some videos and now I am wondering how hard it would be to mount a proper bayonet on a TC front stuffer ...
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    New to me rifles - questions

    So called Mr Hoyt today and got lucky enough for him to answer the phone. Didn't expect him to remember this job, etc. but just wanted a general hint of what "slgihtly tighter than .45" would mean... and while he's unsure, he'd bet only a thou or two under.
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    Buckeye Carbine

    Far from knowledgeable about TCs and variants but looks like a hybrid between a white mtn carbine and a new englander Of course it is kinda like the Taco Bell menu - 5 or 6 basic ingrediants with a few core variations all put together in different combinations.
  10. new2bp

    Hello to my fellow Black Powder enthusiasts!

    Your ears probably appreciate it though. Welcome OP to the forums! Any collector value is gone so do what makes you happy. Personally I would hust shoot it as is and enjoy.
  11. new2bp

    New to me rifles - questions

    What a wonderful muzzle loading month for me. Scored a second CVA in .50 (a Bobcat) to go with my .54 (a Lynx), then started wondering what I was gonna do. Friend of a friend heard about my mutterings, and offered me a VERY generous offer. So off went the two CVAs, and the big brown truck of...
  12. new2bp

    Sling strap suggestions

    Get some long enough thin leather strips and make a very long and big solomon bar knot or similar. Look at "Tying it all together" on youtube for what they do with paracord, all of it can be done with leather strips
  13. new2bp

    Most affordable smoothbore kit

    Get a rifle kit with an easily removable breech plug (ie, NOT a CVA percussion where it is all drilled together with the drum etc. as well) Build it up and keep an eye out for a second barrel, of if kit cheap enough just buy 2 to start with. Have second barrel drilled out to reasonable...
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    New member

    I am a member at GTR if you wanna meet up and burn some powder sometime
  15. new2bp

    New member

    Welcome fromthe Gainesville area
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