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    2f vs 3f in .50 cal

    I use 50g 3F with CVA Frontier carbine....it seems to like that load for target shooting.
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    Dixie Gunworks- Problems

    Thanks for the feedback. I can understand AND live with the present circumstances. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone and that my order had fallen through the cracks.
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    Dixie Gunworks- Problems

    Anyone having problems with their Dixie Gunworks orders? I placed an order over three weeks ago, got a thank you for your money email but no order as of yet. Sent two emails to customer service but no response. I don't even know if the order was ever shipped. Just wondering.
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    Cold Bluing Question for first timer

    I am refinishing a CVA Frontiersman carbine that was never really finished to any degree (from a kit) I would like to keep the barrel in a semi-white state so am planning on using a cold blue (Casey) and use steel wool or ScotchBrite to take it back to a gray finish. Do I need to remove the...
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    CVA 24" Frontier Carbine Upgrades

    I picked up a CVA Frontier Carbine with 24" barrel for $100. Barrel and bore in excellent shape no rust but it was made from a kit and the builder lacked wood working skills so I am cleaning it up. Questions: will the CVA Hawken/Frontier Rifle adjustable rear sight fit the carbine? Has anyone...
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    Seeking Info to Upgrade CVA .50 cal Frontier

    Thanks for the feedback. Totally disassembled the rifle and have started to work on brass to wood fit. Brass wasn't ever completely cleaned up before original assembly. Lock looks very simple but will polish some surfaces. Bore very nice only found a small spot of rust under the nipple drum...
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    Seeking Info to Upgrade CVA .50 cal Frontier

    I picked up a CVA .50 cal, 24" barrel, 1:48 twist Frontier from a friend that's probably been fired less than a dozen times. Made in Spain around 1992 or later. No rust. He made it from a kit and lacking wood working skills the rifle is somewhat lacking in final finish. Didn't fit or finish...
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    English Fowler ID

    OldRust Want to thank you for the pics. I'm building a replica of my GGGrandfathers fowler presently on display in the Alabama State Archives. It's in rough shape so I'm collecting as much information and pics of similar originals as I can. Things like missing nose cap and butt plate...
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    English Fowler ID

    OldRust Would you mind posting some pics of the forestock, nose cap and butt plate? I am getting materials together to build a half stock fowler similar to yours. Details of an original would help. TIA
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    Staining/dying maple stock to look like walnut

    Thanks to all who replied. Now I have some options.
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    Staining/dying maple stock to look like walnut

    Anyone have a proven method for staining and/or dying a maple stock to look like walnut?
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    R.E. Davis "John Twigg" Lock

    Fred & Dave; Thanks for your input. Dave I really appreciate you calling my attention to the Siler Late Ketland. Somehow I had missed that one and will definitely go with Chambers over the Davis. According to what I have read, Chamber's locks are top of the line and need little if any fine...
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    R.E. Davis "John Twigg" Lock

    I am thinking about buying the R.E. Davis "John Twigg" style fowling flintlock from TOW for my first DIY black powder rifle. Any advice on Davis locks? Do I need to do some fine tuning and what would be the proper finish for an 1812-184 era lock? TIA
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