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I received an E-Mail from TVM this afternoon. They are starting my rifle next week. Things are coming together. It looks like I will get to hunt with my new rifle during the early MZ season this year. SOUNDS GREAT!!

Gonna be a 50 caliber with a swamped barrel. What load should I shoot first. I was thinking a .490 with an .018 patch with 80 grains of 3F. And some Null-B in the pan. I have 10# of powder sitting on the shelf waiting for this new rifle.

Man that would be a great hunting load if it is an accurate load??

How many shots can I put through it before I wear it out?? :thumbsup:

I ordered mine on January 26. Tom.
 
Good news on getting closer...and the load sounds like its in the ball park.
If you haven't filed a set of new sights before you can save time by getting things pulled together now, like a couple small needle files, a regular file, some layers of duct tape to protect the barrel when filing, etc...
 
Actually I have never filed a sight down before. So that sounds like real good advice.

Can any one recommend exactly what products I would need to correctly file my new sights??

I would really appreciate a few links.

I am not very mechanical. And I actualy do not know what a needle file is?? Other than just being a file??

Any and all help wil be appreciated. I am really going to have some fun with this rifle. I have wanted a nice rifle like this all my life!! Tom.
 
Hogghead said:
How many shots can I put through it before I wear it out?? Tom.
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Wishing ya a long happy and healthy life......You'll still wear out before it does. :)
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If you take proper care of it when you get her then your great grandchildren will be shooting her. Get us some pics when she comes in. :thumbsup:
 
Hogghead said:
Actually I have never filed a sight down before. So that sounds like real good advice.
Can any one recommend exactly what products I would need to correctly file my new sights??
I would really appreciate a few links.
I am not very mechanical. And I actualy do not know what a needle file is?? Other than just being a file??
Any and all help wil be appreciated. I am really going to have some fun with this rifle. I have wanted a nice rifle like this all my life!! Tom.
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Like any tools, you can spend all sorts of different money for things...but knowing I'd only use a tiny file a few times, I bought a set of so called needle files from Sears for less than $20...a package of 6 different shaped little files...I use a couple on the notch of the rear sight.

An example if you Google up Needle Files: http://www.google.com/products/cat...rAhPTr_eDIjo0QGU7-HoBg&sqi=2&ved=0CE8Q8wIwAQ#

And you'll also need a regular good size file to reduce down the height of the front sight blade as you're raising your groups POI.

(NOTE: settle on the load that you want first so it groups well...regardless of 'where' the group is on the target...THEN start fiddling with sights to move the POI into the bullseye...slow and cautious...if you file off too much, you can't put it back, etc)
 
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I will check for some files on E-bay. I have a real nice fine larger metal file for the flat. Thanks for your help. Tom.
 
Congrats Hogghead,we have both been waiting what seems like a long time. I ordered on Jan 22nd and Matt says I should have it in hand by the end of Aug.Mine is an E.L. but with E.V. triggers and guard. I look forward to pix of yours!
Macon
 
Properly cleaned and oiled I doubt that you will get much more than 100,000 shots out of it! :idunno: That is no joke! Shooting patch and lead balls with proper care you can expect the barrel to last longer than you will.! :hmm: :hmm:
 
I talked to the fellow at TVM today(Monday). He said he would be shaping my stock either today or tomorrow. He said 4 to 6 more weeks for my new rifle.

It does not look like I will be getting it in time for the early WV season(Sept. 19). But that's OK. I will have plenty of time to shoot it for the late season. And maybe even hunt the late FL only season in PA this year also. Life is good. Tom.
 
roundball said:
Hogghead said:
Actually I have never filed a sight down before. So that sounds like real good advice.
Can any one recommend exactly what products I would need to correctly file my new sights??
I would really appreciate a few links.
I am not very mechanical. And I actualy do not know what a needle file is?? Other than just being a file??
Any and all help wil be appreciated. I am really going to have some fun with this rifle. I have wanted a nice rifle like this all my life!! Tom.
Click to expand...

Like any tools, you can spend all sorts of different money for things...but knowing I'd only use a tiny file a few times, I bought a set of so called needle files from Sears for less than $20...a package of 6 different shaped little files...I use a couple on the notch of the rear sight.

An example if you Google up Needle Files: http://www.google.com/products/cat...rAhPTr_eDIjo0QGU7-HoBg&sqi=2&ved=0CE8Q8wIwAQ#

And you'll also need a regular good size file to reduce down the height of the front sight blade as you're raising your groups POI.

(NOTE: settle on the load that you want first so it groups well...regardless of 'where' the group is on the target...THEN start fiddling with sights to move the POI into the bullseye...slow and cautious...if you file off too much, you can't put it back, etc)
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roundball said it all before I did. Ditto and double ditto. Good advice.
BTW, my set of needle files came from Sears also, but about 35 years ago and there are 12 in the set. Forget what I paid but it was a very worthwhile investment.
 
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I have an 6" Grobet fine, single cut file I use.

Same type I sharpen broadheads with.

One tip is to take a plastic milk carton and make a slot big enough for the sight blade in a 4" square cut from the jug. It will protect the barrel. I just was working on mine and tried to make-due with masking tape and scuffed the end of the barrel. :cursing:
 

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