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    Asking your advice for powder horn straps.

    I have used hemp and linen webbing and small buckles from woodedhamlet.com. They offer a variety of period correct webbing, buckles and other notions at decent prices.
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    Correct Finish for Bag?

    If you use lard, make sure it is pure lard and does not contain salt or other ingredients.
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    Horn source

    You might check with Roland Cadle at Village Restorations. He sells polished white horns. Prices range from $10 for smalls (6-8 inches long) , $15 for mediums (8-12 inches long) $20 & $25 for large (12 + inches long). Discounts for large orders of 100 or more. E-mail...
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    Nipple size for Bondini Hawken pistol?

    Thanks for the nipple information. That is a fine looking pistol you have. I bought mine from a fellow on another forum. It arrived today. Here is a picture.
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    Nipple size for Bondini Hawken pistol?

    I just purchased a Bondini Hawken percussion pistol in .50 caliber. Does anyone know what size nipple it uses? I would like to pick up a few spares. Many thanks.
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    Tennessee Tree Rat Bag

    That is one fine looking bag. Well done. Rowland
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    traditions flintlocks worth buying?

    No. Save your money and buy a quality rifle. Based on my own experience I advise buying a good used custom rifle instead of a low quality production gun. They can be had for $600 or so if you keep your eyes open. Cheap guns are, well, cheap guns. Good luck to you.
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    Barrel Length

    RugerDog, I am 5'4" so I know of which you speak. I would not worry about loading a long barreled rifle. As far as barrel length for shooting, I think with a 13/16 barrel in .45 caliber you are going to have a pretty lightweight rifle. As a first rifle, I would recommend the 36 inch length if...
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    Looking for a flintlock pistol

    Don't overlook the possibility of buying a used custom pistol. If you keep your eyes open and know what you want, you can find very nice guns at reasonable prices. Especially if you are looking for a .50 caliber. That is a very common caliber in custom pistols. The .50 caliber pistol below...
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    Pattern for an 1825-1840 Shawl Collar Waistcoat (Vest)

    Here is one you might check out: http://www.simplicity.com/p-3540-mens-costume.aspx# Here is a picture of a completed waistcoat. If your sewing skills are not up to what is required for the Simplicity pattern (mine weren't), you can also make a civilian version of the standard Civil War...
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    cold steel converson

    Nice bit of file work there, also. How hard was it to notch the steel? Great job. Lobo
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    Battle Powder

    Poordevil, I have been using Jack's Battle Powder in my muzzleloading firearms for a few months now and like it fine. It is less regular in granulation than Goex and it is not graphite coated. Neither feature of the powder appears to effect accuracy or reliability in the shooting I do. I...
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    2nd attempt at a Bag

    I agree completely with BrownBear about T.C. Albert's book. I believe he still has signed copies available on his website: http://www.thehuntingpouch.com/photoblog/?q=node/55 Lobo
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    removing rust from outside of barrel

    I used bronze wool to remove surface rust on a nice trade gun I bought a while back. You can find it at most hardware stores. Bronze wool is harder than the oxidized steel (rust) but is softer than the unoxidized steel so it will not scratch the steel, unlike steel wool. I used 000 and 0000...
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    New knife sheath

    Great looking sheath there, compadre. I can't hardly wait to see your next piece of work. Many thanks. Lobo
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    36 Caliber Shooters

    You are going to have to find those things out for YOUR rifle. You might start with a .350 ball and a 0.015 patch and spit lube and see how it loads and shoots. If it loads too easily with the 0.015 or won't hold a decent group, then try a thicker patch, say 0.018 or 0.020. Trying different...
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    Steel wool?

    I use bronze wool for removing rust. It is harder than the oxidized steel but much softer than the barrel material so it doesn't remove anything but the rust. You can find it in grades similar to steel wool. I buy mine at the local Ace Hardware. Good luck to you. Lobo
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    Show us your flintlock squirrel rifles!

    That is one ugly gun. Just kidding, brother. It has the signs of a rifle used and used well. The scratches and dings of such honest use are a badge of honor to my way of thinking. Many thanks for showing it. Lobo
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    What good is a 40 caliber?

    A .40 caliber barrel is not good for anything. Send it to me and I will dispose of it for you. Lobo
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    Muzzle Blasts cover May 2010

    It looks like your standard caped pullover hunting shirt to me. The picture is the Historical Art section on Dann Jacobus' website. Just google his name and it will come up. Lobo
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