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    ??? flint vs percussion

    I started with a caplock, and find flintlocks are more interesting and more enjoyable to shoot. They are just as reliable in my experience. I will go out on a limb a bit and say that a good flinter will require a bit more upfront investment for a decent gun and acccessories, but it is well worth...
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    Ballistol

    Ballistol has taken some criticism here as a rust preventative, but I agree that it is as good or better than most of the other gun oils out there. As good as BC Sheath for storage protection? No. Is it fine for regular maintenance and better than most others, particularly as a CLP? I think yes...
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    Flintlock pick?

    I use a pick primarily on two occasions. One is at the range if I think the ignition time is slowing down I will use a pick to clear the channel of any potential obstruction. More frequently, I use in between pan refills while out hunting. Humidity tends to leave some caked powder and I clean...
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    Looking for a Book to Read

    Recently finished River of Doubt, which chronicles Teddy Roosevelt's journey down an uncharted river in the Brazilian amazon. Great story of outdoor adventure and survival.
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    mineral oil

    Just a note on the jojoba oil- even though many off the shelf jojoba products say 100%, most of them have scent and/or color added. Whether this is an issue with performance - don't know.
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    black powder?

    They still have powder at Friendhip, but the magazine is I think only officially open during events. Best bet would be to call their office and ask about that and the restrictions. I don't remember it being cheaper than online retailers, but you would save hazmat and shipping fees.
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    Hello from Germany!

    Welcome Ike! I look forward to hearing more about the history in your region. I didn't know about the coffee, but would guess that the beer is also top notch where you live.
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    Complete newbie

    Since you are new to the sport, I would suggest that you look into a new Lyman or TC unless you are very comfortable with what and who you are buying from. Any savings from buying used will quickly become not worth it if there are unforeseen problems with a used gun. Just about everything you...
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    Federal Duck Stamp Help Needed

    Does anyone know if there is a resource online where you can purchase a federal duck stamp and hunt with the receipt until the stamp arrives? I'm in a bit of a pinch for this week and just learned that only some post offices now carry the stamp :cursing: . Why, I don't know but I'm not going...
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    Cleaning....

    I've become sold on the step of doing an initial cleaning while the fouling is still warm from the last shot. I carry a travel size contact lens solution bottle in my range box containing equal parts alcohol, peroxide and Murphy's oil soap. I squirt a little in the barrel, dry with a few...
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    Looking for a Single Blade Barlow Knife

    Production single blade barlows are hard to come by. You can try collectorknives.net to see if they have any single blade knives you might like. Lots of eye candy there, and good pricing/service. I favor the Great Eastern Cutlery and Queen blades for a sturdy slipjoint. The Great Eastern models...
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    Shooting Bag

    9" H x 7" W.
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    Help me get get ready to shoot my rifle again

    Also, you can go to Track of the Wolf .com. Look for one of the.50 caliber rifles in their for sale section (there are a couple). Scroll down and their is a good starting list of accessories from ball to cleaning jags listed there.
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    my ethical dillema

    If I was looking to fill up the freezer with a yard deer I would take a buck maybe; a doe or fawn, no. Probably not the best wildlife management approach or the best eating meat, but just how I would personally feel about it. I've past on many a deer in the woods that I thought were just too...
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    Where to buy accessories?

    There's also October Country and Muzzle loader Builder Supply depending on your need. I've used them all at one time or another.
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    Ethics Question

    Finding a sweet spot on public land is difficult enough. Agree it was a lousy stinkin' thing to do, especially while you are deployed. The good news seems to be he has been shut out at that location, and maybe he'll get tired of making the trek back there. The bad news is that if he does get...
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    Ballistol first experience

    One possibility- when I first tried Ballistol I did so after patches where I used conventional products (such as Hoppe's and RemOil) came out perfectly clean, follow-up patches with Ballistol would show significant gunk removed. If you have other guns where you have yet to use Ballistol that...
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    Deer Behavior

    What were the deer eating on the farm, and did that change? Even when there are crops in the area a failing acorn crop such as occurred after this past dry summer has changed the number of deer on my acreage. I also have seen more coyote about than in days past. Generally speaking, there have...
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    Hunting from Tree Stands

    Used to hunt from treestands. Over time realized I took as many from the ground leaning up against a tree. This weekend will be the first time I actually prepared a natural ground blind (really just some dead branches and leaves) and a seat to hunt from, and I'm looking forward to that. I have...
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    Hanging Meat....

    Here in KY our temps have been 50-60 degrees the last few years over deer season. Is it a similar or next best result to aging if you thaw and drain frozen cuts in the refrigerator for three days before cooking? Anyone tried this route?
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