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  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread New Member from NC.
    Welcome from Asheville and the French Broad Rifles. If you ever get up this way, come and join us for a shoot. www.frenchbroadrifles.com
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Pyrodex.
    It was made as a black powder substitute. It was originally about the same price or maybe cheaper than black powder.
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread DAISY PATCHES FROM OCTOBER COUNTRY.
    They work just as good as square patches
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread CVA Flintlock ignition issues.
    Not sure of your loading technique, but inserting a pick in the hole while loading and then removing it afterwards might help.
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Times change.
    My Great Grandmother was a "Little House on the Prairie" girl. She remembered when Custer got killed. Grew up with horses and buggies...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread How to use a Colt Walker flask?.
    It is designed to push the nozzle into/against the chamber and it deposits a measured load. That assumes the tube fills correctly before...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread .32.
    I have not shot mine a lot but I have hit steel out to 80 yards. Have not tried 100 yards yet.
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Love This Gun.
    Its got warts!
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Flinching?.
    Curiously, when I shoot my Son's flintlock, I will pull it about 4:00 Right. I can shoot cloverleafs like that. Put it on a rest and it...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Dixie Gun Works Tennessee Mountain Rifle acquired.
    Well, have fun with that project! Keep us up to date on the progress.
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Hello from the foothills of the Appalachian mountains!.
    Welcome from Asheville, just up the mountain from you. Check out the French Broad Rifles, you may want to come join us once in awhile...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Powder horn needs repair.
    Epoxy works well, I repaired a horn of mine resurrected from the 70's. Just used it clear.
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Caps from Swiss?.
    With shipping, Back Creek was $280 for 2500
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Thoughts on my Frizzen?.
    Others have already said it. If it sparks now, you're ok. If not, you can get it re-soled. I had that done to an old Dixie lock that was...
  • rafterob
    rafterob replied to the thread Hawken Woodsman or Kentucky Flintlock Rifle?.
    Performance is good from either rifle so it really comes down to which style you prefer. I have the Hawken Woodsman and I do like the...
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