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    Powder Horns

    I don;t believe the hole was drilled. Rather a red hot wire was insertedted from the but end and it would burn through keeping to center evertually. Don't recommend this being done indoors. as usual, Spot
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    By Golly it works

    You have a good thing going with the lazer. Now my idea is how to get one of those things that will go in the front thimble to sight the gun with on the range! This isn't exactly 18th century where they did it by trial and error (Lizard can be a trial)but this method would do away with the...
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    Foolish use of Brown Bess?

    Black powder and old steel are suprizingly compatable.. I dont believe that any of the India pattern Long Land Pattern had forge welded breech. Some of the later Infields produced in that country did, A good barrel will in fact ring. This is not to say that a ringing barrel will not blow. If in...
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    1776 Ordinance Rifle

    My question is simple. Has anyone built one of these? The Rifle Shoppe offers the plans, parts, stocks, etc. I have the urge to attempt one of these and anyone who would share their experience with me and the manner they went about it would be appreciarted. as usual, Spot
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    Buffalo Robe Crafts

    Hello, A robe like that is worth some money if well tanned and not damaged as is. I have bought pieces of robes that were damaged in processing for projects such as soleing witer mocs with the hair out to keep from slipping on the ice and snow and to use larger pieces for chair cushions on a...
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    Separation

    Squire, Turn the flask (Closed) spout down and shake your premixed charge. Release said mixture and the shot that is now at the bottom of the inverted flask will come out first into a container gently. Do the same into another container with the powder. Use a lot of dicretion and absolutely no...
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    Hog Rifle

    Sean, I've actually seen an origional muzzle loder with the butt plate fashioned from a horn sheet. This was in a small utility caliber and had origionally been a flint gun but converted to percussion. There were no toe plate or any bend for the top finial just a flat peice of horn that...
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    right hand, left hand

    I have only one eye and still only shoot flint front stuffers. The really important thing is what you had in mind with adequate eye protection. The most important thing about this is you need to feel safe at whatever you are doing. Confidence will come with practice. as usual, Spot
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    Another Turkey wing bone call

    Rick, Really nice job. I have a 3 piece one similar that actually has a small cowhorn for the trumpet. It's part of a set that a buddy in Pennsylvania made. Start with the big one, then use a smallerthree piece, then a 2 piece that you can do little clucks with. That's in theory really the...
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    Raising the point of impact?

    I don't know all the ways to adjust the barrel to improve the point of impact on a smoothie. I will suggest that whatever method you use you go at it gradually with the barrel removed and then replaced after each adjustment. This is labor intensive as it takes a while to do but most of us are in...
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    Brittish Military Rond Ball

    Hello the Camp. I hope some of you can shed some light on haw the round ball as supplied to the Brittish troops was manufactured. Any reference sources would be helpful. as usual, Spot
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    sibley tents?

    Rough & Ready, The Sibley tent when used with a stove had a tripod to support its central pole. The stove pipe went up beside it to the open peak. Gary was right in the fact that in the Civil War the men assigned to a tent were overcrowded. The war department later after the war reduced the...
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    Cochran Lock

    I have one that pretty well has the same history. Bought it, put it up and found it in box decades later. Anyway, I would give Log Cabin a try as I askled them a while back about it and I believe they had some parts. The worst they can say is no. It is an excellent lock of a quality similar to...
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    Gun Builder Opinion Needed

    Robbo, A gunbuilders reputation for high end firearms is his livlihood. One of the finest gunbuliders I know is in New Zealand which would be closer to home for you. Have you thought to ask this builder for references? Another red herring would be the delivery date that he promises. Under a year...
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    Big Horns to work

    It's hard to tell from the pics but they look to be fine to make into flat horns. Mark Odel did an article on this in one of the bucksking books put out by Scurlock. I have one of these and they are nice to carry. The flat sides lend them to be decorated nicely. Good luck. as usual, Spot
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