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    Extending flint life

    Other than knapping, I have found a additional way of making flints last longer. On my flints I apply a heathy dap of JB weld to the top of the flint. Once dry, I snugly clamp the flint in a portable vise and by using a disc sander in my drill press I flatten out the JB weld. I use leather to...
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    good mornin from western PA

    Seems like there is a bunch of us from Western PA. I am from the Shaler area of the 'burg. We should all get together for a SW PA Shoot.
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    Hammer back or foward

    LeGrand, Left it as a option for peoples to choose. I store my muzzleloader hammer down frizzen open. Just wondering what other folks do.
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    Hammer back or foward

    After your done shooting and cleaned your rifle or gun. Do you store the gun with the hammer at full cocked, half or hammer down with the frizzen open.
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    Fouling shots???

    We must have been twins separated at birth. I also have the same feeling and thoughts as you described. It also takes me a few shots to settle the nerves.
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    pics of carving behind cheek piece

    Very nice carving. May I ask what stain you used on this rifle? I really like that color.
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    Boy Scouts and flintlocks

    I forgot to add to my origional post that I had a LOT of pratice knapping flints. A few weeks ago a asked the question on this forum and received several helpful tips. Thanks again!
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    Boy Scouts and flintlocks

    On Saturday our local gun club showed 178 Boy Scouts how to shoot 22's, archery, shotgun and my favorite flintlocks. Each Scout loaded and shot four rounds each, offhand at a paper target 25 yards away. We had one instructor (five of us) per student. It kept us buzy for 7 hours. I was...
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    knapping flint

    I again want to say thanks to all for their feedback. I got a good feel now on how to knapp a flint!
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    knapping flint

    Several good ideas. Thanks all for your help
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    knapping flint

    I have been shooting blackpowder rifles for twenty years or so and never knapped a flint. When one wore out I just replaced it with another. Can somebody please describe to me how to properly knapp a flint.
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    Your Favorite (poll)

    Fun poll T/C 54 cal. 70 grains FF, FFF in pan Hot water with a little soap, rinse with hot water, Wonder lube. SW PA
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    Western PA Builders

    There is a class here in western PA (Pittsburgh) near Allison Park. It is located about 20 miles north of the city. There are about 8-10 guys (and one gal) making rifles and pistols both from kits and scratch. There are two instructors with 60+ years of gun building between them. Not sure...
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    Carving suggestions for first rifle

    Thanks guys for the suggestions. The gun i'm building from Track of the Wolf is a Golden Age Longrifle. I agree with Birddog, a poorly carved rifle is not a good thing. I don't feel that I have to do some carving, but I do want to be PC to the time period. I like the idea of some simple lines...
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    Carving suggestions for first rifle

    I'm building my first rifle with parts I bought from Track of the Wolf. I am just about to the point where I have to decide on what carving I want on the rifle. My thought is to make a common "Joe's" rifle and keep it simple. Looking at books I still cannot decide. I would love to hear some...
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