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Ubertis use to be the best but when Pietta when to new CNC machines they are just a cut above Uberti in fit of parts and gun assembly. I think Uberti has the better cosmetic looks but falls short on internal parts fit . I purchased a Uberti Walker about a month ago and was very disappointed in...

I also had a heck of a time removing the barrel from the frame of my brand new Walker (one month old). I had to use a rawhide mallet to separate the two. Smacking the top interface between barrel and cylinder then on the ram rod alternating between the two areas before it released the barrel...

I did not add any weight because they were glued to the wood base. I rarely make them as free standing but as a display of multiples as shown. I use my stock cut-offs for most of the "glasses".

I've made maple wine and cordial "glasses" as display items ---

Now that's funny 🤪 ---- In reply to OP - I would buy a replacement spring then I would "experiment" on the original weak spring to get knowledge on how to harden and temper that spring for future spring issues;)

Unless it's a custom shotgun the generic shotguns will not have any cast off or cast on to the stock. They are made to fit the general population same with length of pull.

How about just leaving it be and shoot it? Replace the nipples when needed and continue shooting-- I know there are folks out there that like to tinker and that's all well and good. I only fix things when something stops working :ghostly: ;)

I agree with 54 bore on the cause of the broken tumbler :ThankYou:--- worn out flash hole of the nipple/ incorrect nipple which caused the hammer to be forced back violently to cause the tumbler to be broken:dunno:. Glad you got it fixed :thumb: :horseback:

I make up a wood block with holes sized to hold the paper cartridges I make up then put them into a cigar box to take to the range

I prefer a steel mold over aluminum for big bullets. Once the mold heats up it stays at that temperature longer and is more constant in temperature which translates to a better poured bullet.

Hum --- never used one on my muzzle loaders:dunno:. I only use patches and a jag - easy - peasy and you can wash the patches also to get more mileage out of them :thumb::ghostly:. I think the patch and jag combo cleans very well for me so why add an extra cost into the mix?

Using a torch - propane will work - heat the blade up which will soften the epoxy and pull out that ugly blade☹. Make a new and better styled blade and redo that good looking antler horn into a nice knife --- sorry for being so frank but that antler handle deserves a better looking blade :ghostly:

In 1981 I purchased a maple log from a sawmill that was 12 feet long and about 30" in diameter. I had the saw mill cut it into 3"thick planks then cut it into 6 foot lengths -- total price was $54 and it was 75% very figured curly maple :thumb:

I use to buy those in kit form from DGW then assemble them and sell them. They were a novelty and would go bang - most of the time. They were made in Spain and if I remember correctly their cost as a kit was around $20.00. The shield and escutcheon were chrome plated on the kits that I purchased...

I would also pick the Chambers Late Ketland for this project - very good lock :thumb: :horseback: