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rafterob replied to the thread Vintage Buffalo Company Bullets question.I have 2 boxes of flat nose and tried selling them, even tried giving them away and no takers. I asked $10 at first, reduced price to... -
rafterob replied to the thread Large Siler Lock Jaws to Frizzen Alignment.Had a small Siler with the same issue. Bent the hammer slightly to get it a little closer. But my flint still sits off to the side in...
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rafterob replied to the thread First Flint bore charge not going off..You need to dry patch before shooting to remove any oil that may be down by the flash hole. No need to patch with any kind of liquid...
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rafterob replied to the thread Maybe better patch lube option?.I am a convert to Dawn and water. It was presented to me by a champion shooter of our region. Just enough dawn to make the water feel...
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rafterob replied to the thread Odd results; bench vs. offhand shooting.When I was sighting in my flintlock on the bench I was getting close but could not seem to get it zeroed in. One of our clubs experts...
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rafterob replied to the thread Wesson rifle.That is the main comment I have heard over the years, questionable metal used for the casting.
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rafterob replied to the thread Took my new Traditions Crockett to range for the first time.I have a CVA Squirrel, so, similar but not quite the same. 50 yards no problem, 80 is a challenge, I have not yet hit a 100 yard target...
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rafterob replied to the thread Modding a Traditions Hawken rifle.Sounds like you want to mess with it, but other than the sights, I would let it age naturally. The brass will patina fairly quick along...
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rafterob replied to the thread Joann's - what am I doing wrong ?.Unfortunately, JoAnn's is going down. Just read an article in Wall Street Journal that they are slated to close 100's of stores.
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rafterob replied to the thread Now THIS was one heck of a ‘flash in the pan’!.That is hilarious!
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rafterob replied to the thread RWS #11 In stock.Crazy! I bought 2500 (250 x 10) in Feb. from Powder Valley @ $25 per hundred.
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rafterob replied to the thread Getting too many misfires.If using Pyrodex make sure you are using a magnum cap like CCI Magnum or RWS plus. That will typically take care of the misfires with...
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rafterob replied to the thread Is FFFG the Cause.Triple 7 is a hot burning powder, so that may be your main cause for burnt patches. too thin of a patch or load combination is the other...