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    Is A .31 Worthless?

    It needs to be pointed out that Dave Tutt was hit in the heart. Any projectile in the 1870's that penetrated the heart would have been fatal regardless of caliber.
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    Saw 3 does

    All 3 pretty big, but running. Also, for the kicker, no doe tag for the first time in 15 yrs :shake: . Oh well, maybe next year :idunno:
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    Cost of rebarelling a flitnlock longrifle?

    I did mine myself. Used the original tang and sights, bought new lugs. I hand filed the dovetails and browned it. I enjoyed the process and it didn't take too long.
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    TC Renegade Re-barrel Project Issue

    I had the opposite problem with my Renegade Hunter.The barrel went so far in the stock that the barrel wedge would slip out. I lost 2 in the woods before I finally put 2 felt pads in the barrel channel. Just enough to snug up hte wedge so it would stay put.
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    holster question

    Cabelas has the Triple K Hickock holsters for $21.99. I have one for my Navy. It hangs straight down, but because I keep it on the same belt all the time I am thinking of stitching it in place on the belt with a slight forward rake.
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    Black Powder Source Eastern Mass?

    You could try Hunters Rendesvous in Pepperel MA. I haven't been in a while, but he carries alot of BP and primitive archery stuff.He had it the last time I was there.Go up 495 and take exit 31. Turn right and follow the signs for 119.It's a little over 11 miles up on the right hand side.The...
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    ? about Walker Flask

    Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to try that out :thumbsup: .But what I'm looking for now is info on how to operate the flask. I'm too stupid to figure out on m y own how the adjustible spout works. DALE
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    ? about Walker Flask

    Hello Everyone, Just got a new Walker powder flask with adjustable spout. Problem is, there were no instructions with it.Is anyone able to give me a quick rundown on how to run this thing or should I just call DGW and have them send me the instructions? :idunno: DALE
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    Walker modification

    Hi Everyone, Just got a Walker for my birthday. I remember reading not too long ago about modifiing the loading lever retainer spring so that the lever doesn't drop with heavy charges, but I can't seem to find the post in the archives. Could someone describe the modification again and if...
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    just purchased TC renegade need advice

    I had a Renegade Hunter in .50 cal. I used 90 grns ffg and a .490 prb.It worked great for me. DALE
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    New 1851 Navy

    I bought the Navy that Cabela's sells with the fake Ivory grips about a year ago.I used 15 grns. because I bought the flask at the same time and that's what came with it.That charged worked great.The ball was hitting about 2" high at about 30 yrds.
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    ? on polishing the lock

    I'm going to brown the lock for my .54 build. Do I need to polish it at all before browning or do i leave it as I got it? The lock is a Chamber's Siler. The kit is a TOTW Golden Age. DALE
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    Need book suggestions

    I've been looking at getting books on Simon Kenton and Simon Girty. What are the best ones out there as far as historical accuracy are concerned? Thanks in advance for the input. DALE
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    Heads up NH MA shooters.

    Hunter's Rendesvous in Pepperal MA usually has it.DALE
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    selfbow................

    Use a drawknife to shape the sides and the belly.Leave extra on the belly so you can switch to a cabinet scraper for tillering.You need to take just a little off each limb and test it frequently to make sure they bend evenly as you bring it down to the draw wieght you want. DALE
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    "Patriot Battles"

    Just ordered it a half hour ago-looking forward to reading it. Let me know how the second half is. DALE
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    Wild Bill Hickocks colt

    In a recent issue of OLD WEST GUNS they had an article about Bill's Navies and Conversions.I seem to remember in there that one of Bill's companions on the trip to Deadwood said he had the 1860 conversions with him on the trip.DALE
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    Knife making Question

    I have a couple of lawn mower blades that are worn out. Would these be OK for making a knife? If so, is there anything that would need to be done to them(ex:hardening)for them to work? DALE
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    Loading Stand

    The current issue of BACKWOODSMAN magazine has an article detailing how to build two variations of loading stands. DALE
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    revolver accuracy

    What kind of accuracy can I expect to get from a 1860 Colt Army (Pedersoli) and a Navy Arms Sherrifs .44 ? DALE
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