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    Maximizing flint sparks

    Any existing threads or referrals for getting more sparks of your flintlock? Thanks
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    How to adjust rear fixed sights

    Thanks to all for your input. Really appreciated.
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    How to adjust rear fixed sights

    Do you guys know any tricks or techniques for adjusting rear dove tail fixed sights for windage? Any tools for doing this that helps make it easier to do?
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    TC Pennsylvania Hunter Carbine FL ?

    Just a few ?s Looking for opinions from guys that shoot this gun. I hear it's a 1:66 twist. What bullets work best, conicals or RB or both? Any opinions on the Quick Load Accurizer option on the carbine? I like how short and lightweight it is. I would appreciate any input. Thanks. :grin:
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    how to use lead instead of leather?

    thanks for the replies. my 50 cal CVA hawkin is a meat hunter and i'm just trying to fine tune it as best i can to go off reliably. i'd like to try the lead-wrap to see if it makes a difference. i will have fun trying it. thanks again. does anyone have a pic of a lead-wrap setup?
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    how to use lead instead of leather?

    i just read of a tip to better hold the flint...using lead instead of leather. does anyone here do that? how do you make that work? thanks, troy
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    rust on barrel bore wipe down

    thanks for the input guys. i've been trying to avoid petroleum based products such as a gun oil but if you guys are successfully using it, i might give it a try. so i'm assuming you guys just wipe the bore out thoroughly, like usual, prior to shooting and everything works as usual. i never...
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    rust on barrel bore wipe down

    i've been reading where a lot of you guys are able to keep your ML barrel bores rust-free. after shooting i tear the gun down, wipe everything down, clean the screws and relube them with borebutter; clean the barrel with hot soap & water, wipe the water out with clean patches to remove excess...
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    cleaning product question about "what is it?"

    any idea what most commercial Bore Solvents are made up of? how do they avoid making it petroleum based? OR if they're not or water based are they petroleum based? :thanks: p.s. what do you guys use for a non-petroleum based degreaser or is there such a thing?
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    Wool Felt Question

    punch set? do you use that to punch out multiple patches? i'd like something like that to make my own lubed patches. what should i be looking for at the hardware store in regards to "punch set"?
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    round ball bullet boards?

    general, THANKS ! that's just what i was going to ask next.... now i know which drill bit to get. troy :RO: :master:
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    round ball bullet boards?

    thanks guys.....excellent suggestions. :thanks: :master:
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    round ball bullet boards?

    how do i make one for a 50 cal.? does the ball and patch go together into the bullet board for a quick reload? OR.... how do you make yourself ready for a quick flintlock followup shot for deer hunting?
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    need beginner bullet advice

    I DID IT! finally got time to shoot the CVA 50cal last sunday shot it about 10 times...it was great! i learned that i won't be using a 50cal wire brush to clean it out b/t shots anymore! i almost didn't get the thing out... the guy i went with has a nylon 45cal.size brush that stays on the...
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    need beginner bullet advice

    thanks guys. that helps alot. my father in law doesn't think i'll get ole betsy to shoot. it quit working for him and his sons in the 80's. i took it apart. cleaned it out. had a muzzle loader guy from the club that builds muzzleloaders fix the lock and triggers -- it sparks now. i'll give...
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    need beginner bullet advice

    i just called CVA. it's a 1 in 48 twist.
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    need beginner bullet advice

    thanks guys for the round ball input. i'm still waiting from CVA to respond to my email about the rate of twist. i gave them the serial # but no response yet. btw: it's a hawken type rifle
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    need beginner bullet advice

    haven't shot it with American Pioneer yet. guess i'll have to ask Pioneer for input on that. don't know what the twist rate is. will have to find out and post later. thanks for the input. any website referrals that explain the different bullets and weights/grains purposes?
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    need beginner bullet advice

    i'm fixing up an old 50 cal. CVA flintlock. i'm going to use American Pioneer Powder because of the ease of shooting it many times to find the right load and bullet without having to clean it as often. my question is this -- i notice that there are many different kinds of ammo balls: conicals...
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