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    Dry and windy , is there a way to control sparks for bulk powder

    Speaking as a person who actually did set the grass on fire at the Boulder Rifle Club, maybe you should hunt with a conical or camera this year. We are facing the same conditions out in NW Colorado. In the event referenced, I was trying olive oil as a patch lube. Fired my first shot, then...
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    “Prescribed” flints?

    I've tried many types of "flints", many which were some kind of chert. Even had a dozen made up by a local knapper out of a chunk of "Alibates Flint", a beautiful chert from the Texas Panhandle. Almost too pretty to shoot with. Have come to like the blond French flints. When I get in a supply...
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    Vendor for steel range rod

    I buy T-handled steel rods from The Gun Works Muzzleloading Emporium in Oregon. These are the old fashioned GI one piece steel rod. Available in four lengths, drilled and tapped 10-32. Rod rotates in the handle, but there is a cross hole for insertion of a pin in case the rod must be used for...
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    LINEN SOURCES

    Crazy Crow carries true linen fabrics, in two weights. Good stuff, I made a shirt out of the heavier weight material. You might also try fustian material- a mix of cotton and linen fibers, usually half and half. If all you can buy is light weight linen fabric meant for women's summer blouses...
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    Two cavity mold casting technique

    I recently began using a two cavity Lee round ball mold, and was initially disappointed with the results. I do a lot of match shooting, and am picky about ball quality. Balls are hand inspected for obvious flaws, then weighed. Balls more than one half the standard deviation from the mean are...
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    Just ordered from Tip Curtis

    Tip Curtis was definitely at the NMLRA Winter Matches at the Ben Avery Range north of Phoenix in March of 2016. Had a tent full of rifles, most complete except for barrel finish, a few that were fully finished. I found just what I wanted, a lefty 45 cal flinter in the Virginia format. Tip passed...
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    BP temperature sensitive?

    Was out yesterday with my tried and true 40 cal flinter, getting ready for a trip to NMLRA matches at Phoenix. High temp for the day was 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Same cast balls, GOEX 3Fg, patching, moose milk lube as always. Same sight picture, too. Groups were good, but 2.5 inches low at 50...
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    Trouble tightening cock jaws.

    Like many here, I prefer jaw screws with a cross drilled hole. I made up a combination tool from drill rod with an antler handle. The major diameter goes through the screw hole, the step reduced diameter at the tip is for knapping the flint edge. Two of my locks have rather small size heads on...
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    Browning Lessons Learned

    I quickly learned that a humidity cabinet is a must here in semi-arid Colorado. Built one of plywood, 12" square and 48" long, with a hook inside the top to hang the barrel. A 40 watt bulb provides heat, and a very damp rag the moisture. Removeable side is held in place with two screen door...
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    New Traditions Build

    When working down the sides of the forestock a 12 inch steel ruler is a must have tool. With the edge laid along the wood it will show you the high and low spots. When rasping, work an area, not a spot. I use the edge of the steel rule as a gauge for thickness of the wood at the top edge of the...
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    Original Techniques

    Tenngun makes a valid point abouor marksmanship skills at the time of the "War of Northern Aggression". The NRA was founded shortly after the Civil War by a group of high ranking military officers determined to do something about the situation. In my seldom humble opinion, "If you ain't NRA...
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    What Made You Choose Flintlock?

    Two clouds of sulfurous smoke! In my case, it is the extra challenge of a more primitive system. I've shot competitively for 60 years now, as an NRA junior, adult smallbore, college rifle team, NRA and CMP Highpower Rifle (Distinguished, President's Hundred). Pletch's science shows us a flinter...
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    Traditions Patent breech cleaning tool DYI

    Twisted 1 in 66 taught me about MAP cleaner. it works very well. A note of caution: try not to get it on your clothing- it will make bleached out spots.
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    Lock help

    Suggest you make a careful tracing of the Pedersoli lockplate on sturdy paper, cut out, then compare with he full size illustrations in the Track Of The Wolf catalog. Several here have suggested tuning and/or repair of the Pedersoli lock. These mass produced locks can be considerably improved...
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    Incredible fouling accumulation

    Time to report results! My original problem was a rapid buildup of sludge and unburned powder in a used rifle I bought. 54 caliber, flint, FFg, .530 ball with various thicknesses of patching. A combination of things now has the rifle shooting very nicely, thank you. The switch to FFFg helped a...
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    Incredible fouling accumulation

    Many thanks for the advice. Conditions here in The People's Republic of Boulder of late have been ideal for formation of hard crud- temps 70-80 degrees, humidity at this writing is only 11 per cent. My range lube is the typical "Moose Milk"- 2 oz water soluble oil, 2 oz Murphy's, enough...
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    Incredible fouling accumulation

    Have been out three times now with new-to-me 54 cal flinter. Rifle was built circa 1981. After a few shots with 50 grains 2f Goex the fouling builds up to a degree that it becomes hard to impossible to seat the patched ball against the charge. Rifle groups well for first few shots, then all...
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    What do you use for a pick?

    I made three picks out of brass rod, with the outer inch hammered to a tapered triangle shape. Gave two away. Pick seldom leaves the bottom of the bag. I tie my patch strip to the bag strap, then work from the free end in. The end is used to wipe pan and bottom of the frizzen. With my Lyman...
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    Natural Patina

    Glad your new love didn't suffer the fate of one I bought new from Gun Works a few years ago. Tho' well packed in a carton reinforced with 1 x 4 boards along both sides, the stock was shattered right through the wrist. Sad, as wood had nice even figure. After two months of wrangling, UPS agreed...
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    Percussion cap question

    Re: Zonie's tips on reducing nipple cone diameter and taper. If you can find one, an old fashioned ignition point file is ideal for this task, and useful for other gun work as well. I keep one in my range box and help others who have a problem. Freehand is slower than a drill motor- three...
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