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  1. M

    Cleaning jag in ramrod

    Hi all just wondering if a cleaning jag left in the end of my ramrod would hurt accuracy. I have seem some pictures with it left in but wouldn't that interfere with the ball or patch?
  2. M

    Moose hide leather

    Hi just wondering what I could make out of my moose hide if I get one down. Any ideas on different projects. Would that be too thick for a leather scabbard .
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    100 yard groups

    So what does everyone get for average groups at 100 yrds.Im using a rest and at my 100 yrds I can get them in a 6 inch circle. Im shooting a rifled .62 cal flintlock 100 gr 3f and roundballs that I made.
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    lyman pistol vs pedersoli kentucky

    I havent't decided yet on which one to choose.Is the pedersoli worth the extra money?How are the quality and feel between the two pistols.This would be my first pistol.I would like to get a flint but have read some stock cracking issues with the pedersoli.I wont be using it for hunting just...
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    which ramrod to buy

    So before i make another mistake which ramrod and size should i buy for my .62. I was unaware that fiberglass ramrods were that hard on the barrel until i stumbled across some info on the net.Are the delrin unbreable ramrods hard on the barrel?I am not worried about history correct as this is my...
  6. M

    Lyman plains pistol

    So after a long wait i finally ordered my pistol.Any recommendations on loads? I ordered it in a .54. This will only be used for targets as by law it cannot be used for hunting.
  7. M

    storing bp in a deep freezer

    I was told to store bp for long periods that to put it in a deep freezer.It would also prevent on exploding in a deep freezer in the event of a fire.Has anyone heard or storing this way?I would think that when you take powder out to go shooting that it would be clumpy with moisture.
  8. M

    first pistol build

    I would like to get a pistol for my collection and because of our pistols are considered a restricted weapon where i live,my options are limited.I thought of putting together a kit form lymans plains pistol because of cost and the fact that this is only a target pistol as it cannot legally be...
  9. M

    flint prices

    would you believe here in edmonton ab canada they want $8.00 for a flint.looks like i'm ordering from the usa even with shipping i would probally be further ahead
  10. M

    leaving a dirty barrel causing rust?

    After a day of shooting how long have most people left there guns dirty?I usually clean when i get home from the range but have left them for up to a week depending on time and work.I read on another forum that this causes rust.Now i know bp is corrosive but i didnt think that short of time...
  11. M

    had my shot and passed

    so i hunted hard with my new flint .62 and finally found a really nice wt.he was beded about 250yrds in a field from the landowners house.with his permission i tried to sneek up to it but it and a doe slowly moved to the forest about another 250yrds away.Iwent arounf the other side of the forest...
  12. M

    keeping your flintlock dry

    so this is my first year hunting with my new flintlock and it snowed all day.heavy wet snow.i tried to keep my lock under my arm but stillhunting thru the bush and my lock still got wet.i lifted the frizzen and its nothing but wet powder good thing i didnt see that big buck.what do i use to keep...
  13. M

    dangers of melting lead

    I have been casting rb for a few years now but lately my wife is getting worried and now got me somewhat the same.I cast in my garage with the garage door open for air.Is there a danger of fumes given off by the casting process.I usually bring my lead to about 900 deg ,flux and then down to my...
  14. M

    .62 max charge

    I just received my new rifle a tvm .62 rifled early virginia and could anyone tell me what a max load would be.I tried 2 and 3f but only 60 gr and it shoots nice groups at 25yrds.Im using cast rb with a .020 patch
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    weighing cast balls

    i just got my lyman .610 mold and used a scale to weigh them and found quite a differnce from 335gr to 340 gr.how close in weight should i be looking for.according to the true weight chart a true lead rb in that dia show weigh 342 gr.using my hardness tester the lead comes in at 8 on the...
  16. M

    pedersoli shotgun

    just wondering about the quality of pedesoli shotguns.i have found a 12g classic double barrel with wads and a flask for 380.00 used.ad says cly bore and not chrome lined.im not new to muzzleloaders but have never had a bp shotgun.this would be used for geese and some small bird hunting any...
  17. M

    .32 for coyotes

    just wondering if anyone has used a .32 for coyotes?last year i called 2 in close about 10yrds away but i was deer hunting with my .54.this year i took my wife and i called in it to 75 yrds and shot it with my .54.game over for that coyote.i have a .32 flint and would like to give that a...
  18. M

    .62 cal mold

    whats everyone use for a .62 rb mold.i see that lee offers a .600 and lyman a .610 but thats all i can find .lee comes with handles and i have used them for my .32 and my .54 but have never used lyman molds.the lyman molds have no handles and are quite expensive ,but i would think a .610 would...
  19. M

    what caliber to choose?

    so i got the go ahead on a new rifle but just what to know what cailber choice is recommended.its going to be used from whitetails to moose and in mountain type terrain with lots of walking.i own a renegade .54 but thought of a .58 or .62.is the extra recoil and powder worth the gain? anyone...
  20. M

    long term bp storage

    i was told that a 2gal gas can(plastic) works good for bp storage.never heard this before.he puts it in the deepfreeze to store.any thoughts
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