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Sidney Smith
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Which Flintlock Deer Rifle.Here in Pa, a muzzleloader has to be .44 caliber or larger to hunt big game. A .32 is allowed only during small game season for...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Am I installing this nose cap right?.That's how I do it.
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Am I installing this nose cap right?.I was going to mention. Glue another piece of wood to the nose cap area and start over. It would be easy to do. Cut the wood flush where...
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SThat nosecap is too long. You can cut it off some for more room to inlet it. That looks like a Douglas barrel. Since it doesn't have...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Browning a barrel.I use Plum Brown and it's my go to browning solution. Those who got shitty results weren't following directions. After browning coat...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Traditional Traditions?.It's a TINO. Traditional in name only..
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Flintlock jaw pad - lead.Not me. I've used leather since day one. No need to switch.
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread time on the range.Nice. What yardage were the shots taken at?
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread what do you use when swabbing between shots?.I use isopropyl alcohol 91% by volume, mixed with maybe a cap full of Murphys oil soap. Been using this mix for decades. Works great and...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Where to buy lead shot?.I've gotten shot from my local hardware store, but they haven't had any in stock in a good while. I've got enough #6, and # 8 to last me...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Pillow ticking patch material?.I've shot washed and unwashed pillow ticking over the years. Have not noticed a difference in accuracy.
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Lead too hot?.You're wrong. Smoking a mould definitely aids in the lead releasing easier. Maybe it's a wives tale, but I think not. The carbon buildup...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Do i need a custom flintlock rifle??.Buy the best gun you can afford, however, try to stay away from the low end junk if you're able to. Thinking you're saving a buck now...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread L&R Locks - Current Quality?.I've got an older one on a poor boy smoothy. It's probably 10 years old. It must've been made on a Friday or Monday. It's a pile. Loose...
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SSidney Smith replied to the thread Lead too hot?.Definitely too cold a mould, or the lead itself might have not been allowed to heat up to optimal Temps. If the lead and or mould is too...
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