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    Hello from off the grid in the Kentucky Hills...

    Welcome to the forum. Nice to have another Kentuckian! I live in Richmond. Where are you?
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    More Brown Bess Questions

    Thanks, Woodwright.
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    More Brown Bess Questions

    Woodwright, do you twist or tie your paper cartridges? If you tie, what string do you use? Thanks!
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    Any BP Shooters in Central Kentucky?

    Thanks for your reply. Brethitt County is about 1 ½ to 2 hours from me, but I thank you for the invitation to come over. Thanks to you, I did look on the NMLRA site in the Charter Club section, as you suggested, and found several groups in the Lexington and Harrodsburg area I have never heard...
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    Any BP Shooters in Central Kentucky?

    I live in Richmond, Kentucky (Central Kentucky) and so far, have not found any club, individual, places to shoot, or a store that sells black powder “stuff.” I can’t believe that no one in Central Kentucky, especially where Daniel Boone roamed, shoots black powder but me. Any help you may be...
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    Safely Storing Black Powder

    I am a little late to this thread by about 8 months, but I do have a question. My gun safe is in my unfinished basement. It is a concrete floor and heated and cooled by our HVAC system. I am currently storing 5 pounds of 3F Goex black powder in my gun safe. All containers are original. One...
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    Looking for Black Powder

    Thanks, y'all, for your replies. I ordered powder from Powder Valley. For todays prices, it was a good deal! Thanks for the information. I live in Cumming. As soon as I get a chance , I'll check out Deer Creek Gun Shop. Google Maps shows the shop is only 46 minutes from me.
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    leather to hold the flint

    Thanks. That sounds reasonable.
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    Looking for Black Powder

    I'm located in Central Kentucky. I just went to Graf and Sons site and they only have one, one pound can, of Schutzen 3f in stock. With shipping and hazardous materials fee, that one pound would cost almost $55.00. If I could order more than one pound and reduce the cost per pound, I would...
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    leather to hold the flint

    When orienting the flint in the jaws, whether leather or lead is used, I see some have the flat edge up and some have it down. Is there any reason that one orientation is better than the other?
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    Looking for Black Powder

    I am looking for 3F black powder. Anyone know of a place that has it in stock? Thanks!
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    BP Cleaning

    Thanks for your replies. SMO, the picture you sent is exactly what I have. I guess because I have it, it will us it for cleaning. When it is gone, I'll switch to Dawn and water like many of y'all do.
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    First Build

    OK, I hear what you are saying about purchasing good tools. I have looked at Grobet files and Pfeil chisels. They are pricey but I am considering. To build a Kible kit (or assemble as some have said) which specific chisels and files should I get? Because of the price, I don’t want to purchase...
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    First Build

    I have been around BP for about 10 years, but I have never thought of building a rifle. Over the past few months, I have started to get the itch to build a Kibler Colonial. I have most tools I will need, but I don’t have a good set of chisels or files. Can someone with experience point me to...
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    First flintlock, tons of questions

    Makes sense. Thanks.
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