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    Jeremiah Johnson

    Looks like its on again AMC Sunday night Dec. 27th 8PM Eastern time.
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    Yet Another Flint Discussion

    I've often read on this forum about proper placement of and the amount of shots per flint. I'm having a hard time understanding a flint that must be almost touching the frizzen at half cock and also achieving so many shots per flint. How is it possible for the flint not to be shrinking to the...
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    Jeremiah Johnson This Sunday Night

    If interested, Jeremiah Johnson (1972) is on this Sunday night at 8 pm eastern time on AMC, American Movie Classics. Kurt PS, The Wild Bunch is also on just before and after JJ.
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    Bridger Bag Kit

    Hi everyone. Awhile ago I purchased a leather Bridger bag kit. I finally have some time to tackle it. It comes with #16 thread for stitching. The instructions are little lacking in thoroughness. Do I use a single strand of thread or double strand? Single to me just doesn't look like enough...
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    Everything You Wanted To Know

    I just found this read on the N-SSA BB. This may answer some questions that have been recently asked around this forum as of late. Reference to BP and static electricity and the value of different lubes and metal preservatives. Also a very nice list of other muzzleloader experiments. Have...
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    REAL Bullets in T/C 45 caliber

    Ive seen a few other threads about the REAL bullets but in .50 and .54 calibers. Has anyone had success in a .45 T/C Hawken? If so I'd be interested in your load, wads and lube. Thanks in advance. Uncrichie.
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    T/C Lubed Patches

    Hello all. Its time to reorder T/C lubed pillow ticking patches. I was stuned to see the increase of prices and the fluctuation between retailers. I have seen them from $4.79 to $9.99/100 (its been awhile since I had to buy any). Has anyone found a source at a good price? I want to avoid...
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    First Bag Kit

    Hi all. I purchased a bag kit which is basically a bag of precut leather pieces and some basic written instructions. Also included are two straight needles and bobbin of thread with the # 16 on it, not sure what the number means? The instructions also call for the need of a Stitching Awl, a #...
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    After Market Locks

    Hi all. Just curious and no there is nothing wrong with my T/C lock. I understand that there are after market locks from various companies that fit the T/C Hawken flintlock. My question is, is the lockplate any thicker than the factory lockplate. In that it won't go alittle concave if the...
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    4F Black Powder

    Hi all. Having a terrible time finding 4F for flash pan. Has anyone out there made their own by crushing 3f with a wooden mortar and pestal? Obviously this would be done outside using small amounts. Anybody? Uncrichie.
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    Mizzy Wheels

    Howdy all, I haven't been on for awhile and the bug has bit again. Awhile back there was mention of using a mizzy (spelling?) wheel in a mini grinder to remove the hump on a flint. What size wheel have you'all found to be the best, friendliest, easiest to use? TIA, uncrichie.
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    Private Message

    Forum-ML-185043-ML- Not related to "Flintlocks".
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    Shipping Experience

    Not sure if its going to be an unpleasant one or not. Just checked on a delivery confirmation for my lock that I sent back to Thompson Center for updating. Attempted delivery on Tuesday Jan. 18th, unsuccessful. USPS message left that it could however be picked up at the post office, thats the...
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    Ammunition Question

    Barrel, .50 caliber Green Mountain replacement for T/C Hawken, 1-72" twist. I'm planning on using a patched round ball. What size ball is most successful .490 or .495 and also with what thickness patch? I would like to use TOW mink oil/tallow as lube due to its cold weather properties. Any...
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    Siler Lock kits

    Now that I pretty much decided on the Siler lock (with the help of all you guys) how tuff is it to assemble the kit form of the Siler Large Flint Lock? I know the parts have to be hardened, I have oxy/acet capabilities here, but have never done this sort of thing before. I think the diference...
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    Flintlock Brands

    Hello all. Not knowing anything about either, which makes the better lock, Siler or L&R. I believe that these would be my only choices in a particular kit I'm looking at. I'm waiting for more info on the kit so I don't even know if there are different models of each or if they only manufacture...
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    conical bullet

    Never seeing a conical bullet I assume they are slightly smaller than the bore for loading purposes? How do they engrave the rifling when fired if they are flat based or are they hollow based like a minnie? Can someone clear this up for me? I'll more than likely be using a PRB but just wanted...
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    TC Hawken 45 caliber

    Hello all, I have posted some questions also on the flintlock page but this specific one is more hunting related. Does a .45 PRB and a reasonable amount of fffBP have enough stuff to take down a PA white tail? Thanks in advance. Uncrichie...
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    1978 TC Hawken 45 Cal

    Hello all, looking for some guidance. I have found a 1978 vintage T/C Hawken rifle (flint lock) in .45 caliber. In excellent condition outside and in the breech area and the entire bore. The owner is said to have fired 15-20 rounds total. Here are my questions: Are the lock springs that were...
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