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    nipple blew out!

    First thing that came to mind was the wrong size nipple which could have been the size or even the teeth. It might have screwed in and felt tight but was in fact loose. Some take metric while others take regular teeth, and both come in a variety of sizes. I shot one out of my old muzzle...
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    muzzleloading magazine

    When I first subscribed several years ago I waited and waited and was getting aggravated about not getting On The Trail. I had a notion to have them send my money back. That would have been a real mistake. They are worth all the wait that happens occasionally. I really like Muzzleloader but...
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    Supplies From Sitting Fox

    Has anyone bought a muzzle kit from Sitting Fox? If you have what did you think as to quality and service? Thanks
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    Question for you smithies out there

    I'm not an expert by any means. And I'm not rich or even close to it either. But the best money I ever spent was going to a class up by Potossi, MO to Tom Clark's school. He had Uri Hoffi come and hold the class. I'll always treasure the week I spent watching, listening, heating and...
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    Vent hole

    Several years ago I bought a new .45 caliber Douglas barrel with the breech plug installed. It has a 3/8 inch vent hole but I'm not sure about the threads. I have a 3/8 by 24 tap and it will screw in a ways but then it freezes. I don't have a 3/8 by 32 tap. Does anyone know what threads...
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    Deer load

    When I was using Pyrodex I had far better luck using P Pyrodex in my .54, .50 and .45. I had better ignition and it wasn't nearly as tempermental when the weather was damp. I mainly used my .54 and the load was from 65 grains to 90 grains by volume. Now all I use is FFF Goex blackpowder.
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    What about the ramrod?

    Two thoughts and a question. I bought a Santa Faye Hawkins from a friend of mine who is now deceased, Lloyd Corvick. I'm sure that Lloyd redid or even built the gun. The ramrod was tight so I tried to sand it down. It appeared that the wood was impregnated with a wax and oil. The hickory...
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    Help with heavy barrel

    Several years ago I bought a 15/16 Green River barrel in .45 caliber and it's 42 inches long. It was a bargain so couldn't pass up. I'd like to build a flintlock rifle but I'm afraid it will be unreal heavy to carry and shoot. I'm toying with either a full stock Hawkin or a gun similar to...
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    Finished my knife

    I wanted to reply to Wayne1967 but replied to Horner instead. Really a great job. I'd like some lessons on forging. I'd like a look at the real thing sometime if that would be OK.
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    Heating Stove

    Does your stovepipe go out the top of your stove or out the back? When Panther put the stove hole in it is about 18 inches up one side of my tent from the floor. So am going to need a stove with the pipe out the back. I may need to put a new stove flange in the ceiling. I had thought about...
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    Junk metal into treasures

    I have really enjoyed all your posts. It reminds me of when I was younger (50 years ago) listening to Dad and his friends talk about horses and fishing and all the other interesting topics. Back then I couldn't get enough. I spent a week several years ago learning how to begin with Uri Hoffi...
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    NEBRASKAN'S ROLL CALL!

    I grew up in the Sandhills North of Arthur, Nebraska. Built my first muzzle loader pistol in about 1973 or so. All I bought was the barrel and the nipple. Double OO buckshot with Levi patches worked perfect. Now live in SE Missouri and use a half stock Hawkin I built from scratch in 54...
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    Caps falling off nipple

    This may not be the best option but why not dry fire your gun for awhile. Repeated dry firing will swell the nipple. I've had softer nipples swell with repeated use so that I've had to use a file them.
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    Brittle Strikers

    Thanks. I appreciate your input and know how. I'll try it when the rain quits and I can get out into my big outdoor shop.
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    Junk metal into treasures

    Does anyone know of a book or article that talks about the type of metal car coil springs are or leaf springs or lifters or old crow bars, etc. What parts would make good hawk heads or strikers or flint knappers, etc.
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    Brittle Strikers

    I took some old metal files I had and heated them till they lost magnetism. I let them cool to room temp slowly. I then worked them at about the same temp into strikers. I reheated them till they lost magnetism and then dipped them in salt water. They throw a huge amount of sparks. But the...
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    Home-Made Shot Cups

    Would these paper shot tubes work with steel shot which is required in some areas where I live? My old shotgun is about a 1950 model and was never intended to shoot steel shot. Thanks
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    Heating Stove

    I have an 8X12 mini wall Panther tent that I bought a couple years ago. It has a ridge height of 7 feet. Had a stove hole put in when I bought it. What wood stove would you recommend? I'd rather pay a little more and be safe. Thanks. Sandhiler
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    Tent Poles of Square Tubing

    Has anyone made tent poles of square metal tubing? It seems they would be about as authentic as 2x2's or 2x4's. Thanks for your help. Sandhiler
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    Coffee Pot

    What would be a correct 1800's period coffee pot other then a period pot to boil the water and coffee in? Any ideas as to where to get one? Thanks, Sandhiler
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