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    Trot replied to the thread Modding a Traditions Hawken rifle.
    I like the idea of the more traditional sights. The screws are your personal preference, but steel screws are correct for 19th century...
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    Trot reacted to nick_1's post in the thread Spru possition with Like Like.
    The sprue gets sliced right off when I seat the ball. I watch it happen. . the unscientific part of my post is that I did this and my...
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    Trot reacted to nick_1's post in the thread Spru possition with Like Like.
    My thought is that if there is an air bubble under the sprue the act of swageing into the cylinder will hopefully crush and fill that...
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    Trot replied to the thread Spru possition.
    Thank you for this, I suggested it once and was ridiculed. https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/sprue-up-or-down.171879/page-3
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    Trot replied to the thread Armi Sport 1861 Springfield.
    It's actually an artifact from how the channel was drilled. Straight in from the side, and the hole plugged with a screw. I believe the...
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    Trot reacted to dave951's post in the thread Armi Sport 1861 Springfield with Like Like.
    That is NOT repeat NOT a "cleaning hole" Leave it alone.
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    Trot replied to the thread Armi Sport 1861 Springfield.
    I would say if it doesn't come out easily then leave it alone. I have had one for years and never remove it.
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    Trot replied to the thread Ultra Hi Kit Rifle.
    That type of breech is fine, many of the modern repros use that type.
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    Trot reacted to Brokennock's post in the thread Why does the stone need a wrap? with Like Like.
    Very good answer. It also accounts for irregularities in the shape of the flint. I'd imagine that a nice flat flint, squared off across...
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    Trot replied to the thread Why does the stone need a wrap?.
    The flint? That is just to grip it in place, it gives the jaws of the hammer something softer to bite into, also adds something like a...
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    Trot replied to the thread Traditions 1861 springfield?.
    Traditions 1861's are made by Chiappa/Armisport. I've had an Armisport for years, they are a decent gun. It really depends on what you...
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    Trot replied to the thread Club-butt Militia Musket.
    Love it! Looks like he is less than an hour from me and I didn't know of him. Just the kind of gun I like!
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    Trot replied to the thread Outfitting a newbie..
    This doesn't answer your question at all, but take your time with building your gun. These can make a great gun, but there is a lot of...
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    Trot replied to the thread Pietta 1861 Caliber conversion.
    No such animal as a Pietta 1861 in .44. If you mean the 1860 Army in .44 then no it won't work. The .44 cylinder is stepped up on the...
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    Trot replied to the thread Traditions KY Rifle Build.
    Yep, there's LOTS of extra wood on these kits!
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