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  1. bigted

    Cushion wad?

    Guessing this question has been addressed before but I have missed it. Has always caused a question in my mind as to the need of a cushion wad at all. Guess I need to spend a bit of time at the range to figure out some of this stuff first hand ... but for now if you could ... please explain...
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    Roundball accuracy

    Been pondering this for a long time ... along with you all. Wonder if I have come up with a fairly good theory. I along with others can get 2 shots that almost touch at say 45 yards. Then the 3rd shot goes its own way ... even off a bench rest. I get open groups with 3 shots of around4 to 6...
  3. bigted

    Pecatonia stocks

    Wanting to turn my TC Hawkins into a full stock early style with my green mountain 54 cal barrel in flintlock, already have the L&R exchange lock. Has anyone purchased the walnut full length stock for the TC Hawkins from Pecatonia? Maybe another stock maker for doing this mod? If so how is the...
  4. bigted

    Geometries of a flintlock

    Just converted a southern poor boy rifle from cap to flintlock. Used an L&R lock and just test fired it yesterday. Either I got a bad English flint or the geometry is off and it will be a flint eater. Can someone kindly educate me as to the proper height and angle of impact ... or geometry of...
  5. bigted

    Kibler kits

    So still teasing myself with YouTube videos on the Kibler kits Kinda surprised this morning when I noticed that the touch hole/pan relationship is pretty deep in the pan on a couple video's. Instead of the sunset style I try for ... at least these two seem to have the touch hole at or near...
  6. bigted

    TC Hawkin

    My favorite rifle is a TC Hawkins percussion. However since my path has embraced flintlocks ... maybe I should say my new addiction ... I have converted my Renegade from percussion to flintlock with much success and enjoyment. My desire is to take the Hawkins and purchase another L&R...
  7. bigted

    1861 Tower Pedersoli Enfield

    I have this snazzy 1861 Tower Enfield 2 band. Few troublesome features I would like to do a workaround on. First is the drop at the rear stock. (Now before this goes into HOW I need to "learn" how to shoot it ... lets not) I would like to restock it so it fits ME better. Anybody know where I...
  8. bigted

    Percussion cap making

    Well got a cap maker. The one with a pop can formed with a cutter/former barrel. Makes OK caps but this is not my question/idea. My idea is simple really ... why not use 4F powder ground into powder then mix crushed glass with it for a sharp substance to excite the 4F ground powder into a...
  9. bigted

    Percussion cap making

    Well got a cap maker. The one with a pop can formed with a cutter/former barrel. Makes OK caps but this is not my question/idea. My idea is simple really ... why not use 4F powder ground into powder then mix crushed glass with it for a sharp substance to excite the 4F ground powder into a...
  10. bigted

    Finding flint/chert

    Well now I been thinking again. Thinkin bout finding and chippin flint/chert for my flinters. I can make the guns(kinda) make my powder but caps and flints got me dependant on others. Which brings me to the point; If a feller lived in Oregon(and I do) and wanted to cast around lookin for...
  11. bigted

    Smoothbore rear sights

    I know that this may be a touchy post ... however ... here goes nuttin. I have a rustic peep that I made on my breech plug but not sure I am in love with it. Would really like pictures of your rear sights on your smoothies for inspiration. I been gettin pretty good at cuttin dovetails for...
  12. bigted

    WANTED Navy Arms Double barrel set

    Looking for a barrel set for my Navy Arms 12 gauge double made by Pietta. Length is of no concern. Have a project in mind and need an extra barrel set for it.
  13. bigted

    Navy Arms Pietta barrels

    Been looking for a set of barrels for my Pietta 12 gauge double barrel percussion shotgun for a few years half heartedly. No luck so far. These will be a spare set for my shotgun. I want this to be a versatile shotgun. Plans for using my current barrels dedicated for punkin balls with sights...
  14. bigted

    Renegade flintlock

    Bought a L&R flintlock replacement lock finally. Been messin with an old TC barrel that is ruined anyway. I cut the TC bolster off and drilled a hole just below the factory communication hole. Tapped the hole for the flash liner. After carving out the stock for the deeper springs on the L&R...
  15. bigted

    Hawkens green mt barrel

    Purchased a Green mountain barrel for my TC Hawken about two years ago. Just getting round to trying it out and have to say that I am a bit disappointed. Now the 32 inch length is cool for sure. Looks rite. The replacement kit fit my rifle perfectly. TOW is a great resource for sure. Took the...
  16. bigted

    D M Doliver smoothy today

    So got a day to myself for a change, and having been dreaming of getting the 62 out for an outing. Sunshine, 70'ish degree and getting out in the woods instead of the shooting range made this camper very happy. Decided to begin ladder shots using Old E 3F beings this is what I have on hand...
  17. bigted

    Caps

    Where you all finding your caps?
  18. bigted

    Small bore questions

    Contemplating building a TOW SMR in small bore but have never even shot anything below 45 cal. Have read that 32's and 36's are kinda finicky in the fouling dept. Are they needy in the patching dept between shots? My suspected needs for this rifle will be small game, lotza targets and tin...
  19. bigted

    WANTED RCBS pro melt casting furnace

    Looking to acquire a "RCBS Pro Melt" casting furnace. Thanks.
  20. bigted

    Shot in the meat

    Been a long time since hunting for table fare with a scatter gun. Reason ... still remember the painful experience of chomping on shot it the duck breast mom cooked up after hunting with dad. I stopped enjoying the shotgun gathered game rite then. Cracked tooth n all. So after letting the game...
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