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    Chuck Edwards Gunbuilding Class

    I have always been into shooting the iconic Kentucky Rifle. There is a feel that goes with it that you get from no other gun. When hunting you get the Daniel Boone feeling in the woods. Its almost reliving history again. However I wanted to take it a step farther and learn to build my own...
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    Help with tools for Jim Chambers Class

    I am new to muzzleloader building. I am attending a Jim Chambers class in about a week or so. I need help with a place to pick up the tools. Here is a list. Is there a website where I can get most of these supplies? Links to everything would really help me out too. Thanks for bearing with a...
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    1851 pietta Navy revolver problem

    I have a 1851 navy 36 cal. Made by pietta. The cylinder is locking up on half cock. I took it apart and it seems like the arm of the bolt that is riding on the hammer cam is sliding off just before the trigger slides into the half cock notch on hammer. Do I need a new hammer or should I try a...
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    Pedersoli Frontier 32 Cal all over the place

    I just recieved a Pedersoli Frontier rifle in 32 cal. It is very nice looking rifle. I load it with a .310 Hornady ball with a .15 ox lube patch precut and lubed from track of the wolf. It is all I can do to get the ball started. After it is threw the muzzle part i can ram it home no proble but...
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    Pedersoli Frontier/Blue Ridge Rifle Lock Conversion

    I just found a good deal on a Pedersoli frontier/blue ridge rifle in 32 cal. I went ahead a bought it. The only downside is its a percussion. I am really wanting a flintlock. What is the best method for removing the barrel drum without marring and tearing it up? I figured I can remove the barrel...
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    Tipi Help

    Have a vacation coming up in may. Taking my family which consist of wy wife and 5 year old daughter and newborn baby. The newborn will be 5 months old when we take the vacation. We are going to north carolina and I am enrolled in a jim chamber flintlock class. Instead of renting a cabin or hotel...
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    If you could only have one......

    If you could only have one muzzleloader to survive out west in the wilderness of montana what would it be and why?? Only one and no side arm either!
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    F&I Flintlock

    I am going to be building a Jim Chambers flintlock and would like to know which one on his website best represent the F&I war and Revolutionary war. I am leaning towards the Mark Silver Virgina rifle. Just trying to get other opinions
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    George Washington Muzzleloader

    I was researching George Washington the other day and was trying to find any information about Muzzleloaders he owned or used. I could not find anything about longarms only a pistol. What kind of longarm would he of used? Would it be a military longarm since he was involved in the military or...
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    crockett rifle lock

    I just received my new to me traditions crockett rifle last night. This is my first small bore sidelock. I like it my only complaint is the lack feels stiff to me and not as smooth as my tc hawken lock. Is there a way to smooth the lock? I feel the hammer is hard to cock back and it when it...
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    Traditions crockett rifle ??

    I just bought a traditions crockett rifle used and dont know what thread the ramrod is. Could someone help me out so I can buy a jag for it? Looks like it has a wooden ramrod.
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    Authentic Hawken rifle from Sam Hawken

    I had got a call today from the gammer muzzleloading club in St. Louis this morning. I talked with Bob Browner who is a well know Hawken maker and told told him my interest in building guns and to my surprise he invited me out to his house! Once out there he showed me some of the guns he built...
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    building workshops/classes

    I am looking for muzzleloader building classes. I would like to learn to build kits from track of the wolf or don stitch kits. I am wanting to learn from someone. I am signing up for a jim chambers class in may. Any other classes or workshops to help in my quest for knowledge?
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    used rifle kit

    I ran across a gentleman who is selling a used rifle parts set. Some of the work is already done. Im not sure how well it is done. The butt plate is mounted, barrel and lock are inlet and mounted. Here are some pics. I am a new builder this will be my first parts set attempt if I can get the...
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    Montana Muzzleloaders

    I am looking for muzzleloading history in Montana and the guns most popular there. The North West Trade gun is the only one I an think of. Any other history or muzzleloading info to do in Montana would be greatly appriciated. Besides my family my 2 loves are black powder and montana!
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    New Builder Advice

    I am wanting to learn how to build muzzleloaders from kits like track of the wolf and Chambers kits. I am wanting any and all advice, book recommendations and dvd recomendations. I currently have The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle and I have Recreating the American Longrifle. I am...
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    mule ear rifle help

    I have been looking for a 36 caliber rifle for squirrel for awhile now. I just had a gentleman call me who said he has a 36 caliber mule ear built by deer creek. He is asking $300. Can somebody give me any reviews of the rifle please? Is it worth $300. I have no experience with mule ear rifle or...
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    help me identify this carbine

    Can someone help me identify this carbine musket please. carbine pictures
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    how to lube patch

    I need to know a method to lube a patch. I bought some pre cut patches and I need to know how to lube them. I will be using with olive oil this will be used for hunting. do I just dip the patches in olive oil and let them sit out dry are what is the standard method?
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    Help with rifle sights

    I have a pedersoli rocky mountain hawken. I have a hard time shooting it because of the sights. I dont belwive it is my eyes as every other gun I own I can see the sights just fine. It is like the rear sight, the notch is not wide enough it seems. When I line the front sight in the rear sight it...
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