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    .32 Cal 50 yd Shot Group ???

    Ok Guys, I've spent enough hours at the range trying to find that "perfect" load for my .32 and am at wits end trying to understand why I can get 1/2" groups at 25 yds with a couple different loads (24 grs & 29 grs 3F) but, the best I can get at 50 yds is 3" groups with 29 grs. I've tried going...
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    Look Out......I'm Startin' Fires !!!

    Thanks to you all on this forum I (after many years!) actually started my first fire with my old flint and steel I've been carrying around for 20 some years !!!! Look out, I've got the urge to start more fires !!! Now where was that old birds nest I saw a couple days ago ??? Wahoo !!! Horserod
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    Linseed Oil Use..........

    I know Linseed oil is a good natural wood finish and preservative. If my finish on my old rifle is wearing pretty thin (and I don't know what was used to finish it with originally) can I use Linseed oil to refresh the finish ? Is Linseed oil compatible with other finishes ? Do I have to remove...
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    Touch Hole Wear ?

    I was told that you can tell if your touch hole needs replaced (or renewed) if your rifle's shot group starts opening up , all things being the same as type of powder, load, ball & patch & etc. Is there any other signs or tests to figure this out beforehand ? Is there a certain time one needs...
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    Frizzen Replacement..........

    I have a small Siler lock on my .32 cal rifle. It seems to go thru flints with about 20-25 shots being average. I have a new spare frizzen that's not drilled and I think it needs hardened. I ran a mill file across it and it catches on it rather than just sliding off. What's the hardening...
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    New from S.W. Ohio

    I don't know why I waited so long to join in on the fun at this web site....but, better late than never !!! Been burning black powder since '73. I love flintlocks and round ball. Am working on tuning in a .32 flint rifle. Just changed sights so it's back to the range to hopefully improve my...
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