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  1. 2Barrel

    Plains pistol.

    Hi all. I built a 54. Cal Lyman plains pistol not to long ago. Well, the stock cracked :cursing: . Only shot 35 grains of powder through it. Now I know T.O.W. sells stocks that are real nice for Lyman rifles. Does anybody know of where I can get a stock for my Lyman pistol thats pre inlet ?
  2. 2Barrel

    Engraving

    Hi all. I am thinking about building my first rifle. Ive already built a pistol that came out great. Now I want to try a rifle. I dont think I'll have any problems at all building a rifle if I take my time but when it comes to engraving I dont think I have the artistic skills. Does anybody out...
  3. 2Barrel

    Davis Deerslayer trigger

    Hi all. I just installed a Davis deerslayer trigger in my Cabelas Hawken. When I set the trigger and go to fire it, it doesent seem to be any more sensitive than the origanal. I tryed to set the screw a little different but its a no go. I have another gun with double set triggers and after...
  4. 2Barrel

    Hog hunting

    I,ve Booked a hog hunt at the end of April. Id like to bring my muzzleloader shootin a 54. Cal. round ball. What do you think my maximum range is shooting 100 grains of Goex 2f ? Hogs may weigh up to 230 Lbs. Mike..............
  5. 2Barrel

    Need some help...

    Hi all. Just bought a G.M. drop in barrel for my Cabelas Hawken. I had to file the hook part of the breech so it would fit propely to the tang. Also I had to cut off about a 1/4 inch of the under rib to fit. Now the only problem I have left is the hammer strikes the nipple off to one side a bit...
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    need sights

    Hi all. Just bought a realy nice Cabelas hawken in 54. Cal. Does anybody know where I can get a rear sight for this gun ? Regular lyman rear sights wont fit. It doesnt have the usual Dove tail. It uses 2 screws to fasten to barrel. it looks almost like a T/C. hawken rear sight.
  7. 2Barrel

    New Pistol

    Hi all. Just finished building my first "kit" gun. Its a 54 Cal. Lyman plains pistol. Ive built many salt water fly rods in my time and thought Id take a crack at somthing different. Next Id like to build a rifle for hunting. Maybe something a little more advanced. Heres a couple of pics.
  8. 2Barrel

    New guy needs a little help

    Hi all. I am in the middle of building my first gun. Its a Lyman plains pistol. I was just wondering what everybody does. Do you install the sights then brown the barrel or vice versa ? Also, can anybody give me some advice on installing the sights. Just by playing around with them I cant seem...
  9. 2Barrel

    Need some advice

    Hi all. Just baught a 54 Cal. Lyman plains pistol kit. Does anyone have any recommendations for a color stain that goes well with this wood and a good stock finish ? Also this is my first kit gun and I was wondering how hard is it to draw file out the stampings on the barrel ? Should I leave...
  10. 2Barrel

    Throwing in the towel. Need Help

    Hi all. Was at the range the other day and man Im having some troubles that maybe someone can help me with. I am shooting a 54 Cal. rifle using 85 grains of Goex FFG. and using a .015 patch with a .530 round ball. My groups were all over the place at 50 yards so I went out to take a look at the...
  11. 2Barrel

    Hornady round balls

    Hi all. I just bought a couple of boxes of 54 cal. Hornady round balls. When I opened the box I noticed that the balls were real bright and shiny when all the balls I bought in the past were like a dull grey ? Just wondering what you guys might think this could be from. I was thinking that maybe...
  12. 2Barrel

    Sore hand

    Hi all. Went to the range today with my 54 cal. Rocky mountain Hawken. I tryed for the first time the .018 pillow ticking patches. Im also using a .530 round ball and Mink oil tallow for lube. I must say, Im having a heck of a time getting the ball down. Its hard enough to get down where I wish...
  13. 2Barrel

    Sight blackening

    Does anybody have a good way to black out the sights. Somthing that can be wiped off at the end of the day. Everytime I go shootin the rear sight puts out a reflection and makes it look blury.
  14. 2Barrel

    Wads

    Hi all :hatsoff:. I just bought some 54 Cal. Buffalo ball-ets that I wanted to try in my 1/66 twist barrel. Ive heard that these will shoot better with an over powder wad ? Now, if I go out and buy some wads do they need to be lubed ? Also, I got a hold of a Hornets nest that Ive read on here...
  15. 2Barrel

    New Hawken......

    Not a custom build. But I think shes perdy.
  16. 2Barrel

    Size of patch ?

    Hi all. I wanted to buy a hole punch so I can make my own pillow ticking patches. My question is, what size punch should I buy for a 54 cal. rifle ?
  17. 2Barrel

    Gunstock care............

    Hi all. Whats a good product to use on finished gunstocks to keep them perdy ? The manual that came with my muzzleloader said to use Linen oil. I cant find any linen oil. What do you guys use ?
  18. 2Barrel

    Saf-T Unloader

    Has anyone used the Saf-T Unloader silent ball discharger ? If so, does it work ? I see some shops on the net have them and some shops have them discontinued. Just thought I'd ask sombody on here before I bought another piece of junk ....
  19. 2Barrel

    Range Rod

    Can anyone suggest a good range rod. Its for a 54 Cal. Pedersoli Hawken.
  20. 2Barrel

    A new gun

    Hi all. New to the forum but have been lurking for a few months now. I decided to get into black powder shooting about 6 months ago. I went out and bought a T/C triumph. I must say it is a great gun and sure is a tack driver shooting Blackhorn 209. In the months of shooting this gun I started to...
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