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    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 guns and I would stick with them.
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    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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    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 1861 specials and 1863's were drilled on an angle right from the nipple hole.
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    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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    Ultra Hi Kit Rifle

    That type of breech is fine, many of the modern repros use that type.
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    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 shock absorber so it isn't metal against flint which can cause chipping and cracking of the flint. I have gone without out of necessity, but you'll get longer...
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    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 want one for, and what your expectations are. They aren't bad shooters when you develop a good load.
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    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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    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 work to get it right, a ton of wood to remove and shape. Study a lot of pictures of originals and don't be afraid to ask questions, pay close attention to...
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    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 forward part to accommodate the larger caliber and the frame is notched for the cylinder. If you mean 1851 instead of 1861 then the answer is the same, won't work.
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    Traditions KY Rifle Build

    Yep, there's LOTS of extra wood on these kits!
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    Traditions KY Rifle Build

    From your picture it looks like the drum sits down against the lockplate like it should. Like Tumbledown stated, If you raise the tang you are going to have a gap between the drum and the lockplate, you definitely do not want this. More pictures from different angles would help.
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    Need help with 1858 Enfield clone.

    Definitely try pin gauges, with odd number of lands and grooves you are probably measuring from land to groove instead of from land to land. I got a few from Amazon, they were pretty inexpensive.
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    original 1858 Remington

    It does have a cartouche on the grip, that's a plus.
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    original 1858 Remington

    That’s a tough one. All original you might be in the ballpark value of a Kibler but with a replacement cylinder I think you’ll come up pretty short.
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