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    Does anyone make a .487" mold

    Does someone make a mold .487" or so. I use Lyman and Lee mold at .490" and they measure out of the mold at .493-.495". All pure lead. Thanks
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    FOR SALE Special RCBS mold Webley .455

    Gentlemen I have a mold I bought years ago thinking I would build a rifle to shoot it, now it don't look like I will get to it. I have never cast with this mold but it is used I believe. Price $80 shipped to USA. David New information on the mold. I found the instructions on this mold that...
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    Patch thickness measure

    Gentlemen, I'm a little confused about how to measure patch material. I bought some pillow ticking several years ago and measured it at the time after washing it. It measured .018". It worked great with what I had at the time. Now I got some more of the same, plus some of other I've picked up...
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    Inleting a barrel

    I have done inleting on bench type guns in the past, but now confronted with muzzle loader barrels and the keys. How tight are the keys to be. Do they have a certain amount of (lets say pull) to hold the barrel in or are they more neutral? I have a rifle that you can push in or out the keys with...
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    TC hammer needed

    Hi, does anyone have a Thompson Center hawken hammer for a cap lock, that would consider selling? Thank you, David
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    Loose wedge question

    I just got a used Lyman Great Plains rifle. The wedges can be pushed in by hand, seems loose to me. How snug should they be and do they pull the barrel and the wood together? What is the proper way to bed the barrel? Any information would be appreciated. David
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    What rate of twist is this gun

    I have a Jukar 45 that was a kit I picked up at a garage sale a few years ago. Measuring the twist I push a very tight patch all the way to the bottom of the barrel and put a piece of tape on the rod at the muzzle. Then mark the tape at 12 oclock pull it out carefully to not slip any, one...
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    Mold alignment help

    How do you adjust a mold for misalignment? I'd appreciate anyone helping on that. I have a nice TC 50cal that could really use it. Thanks, David
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    Twist rate on Jukar? 1-80"

    A few years ago I bought a kit at a garage sale, the Spanish Jukar rifle. I finished it a couple years ago and have shot it two different times. Each time only so-so accuracy. I am getting ready to shoot it tomorrow and thought I'd check the twist and I get 1/4 turn in 20" travel. I've tested it...
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    Hoppes black powder solvent

    For the people that use Hoppes patch lube, how much do you use and how do you apply it. Between shots do you wipe. Any information would be appreciated. David
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    Caps available?

    Are you able to find percussion caps anywhere? In my area I can't find them period. Used to get as many as needed but not now. Any ideas...... David
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    What to use on flints?

    What do you use to hold the flint, lead or rawhide? I was at a gun show and a very nice gentleman says for best ignition to use lead. Thanks, David
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    How is your cap supply?

    I can't find any caps localy are you able to find them? I wonder what is going on with the industry? Thanks, David
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    Kit gun not drilled

    I bought a CVA kit gun 45 that was never assembled. I just found out that the flash hole to the barrel has not been drilled. Is there a better way than making up a 32" drill fixture to drill it? The nipple drum is drilled but the hole to the barrel isn't. Any help would be appreciated, David
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    Flintlock pick?

    I am really new to flintlock shooting. I'm trying to learn more about it. When do you use a pick? Do you make a hole in the powder column for the flash to go? Thanks, David
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    Anyone have pics of groups from a Lyman GPR

    Anyone have some groups they could post from GPR rifle? I'm pretty new to this and was wondering what kind of accuracy can be obtained. I'm struggling with the guns I have, but just keep after it. Thanks, David
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    Filling a horn?

    I've been looking for some information as to how to fill a powder horn or flask. Is it as simple as using a funnel or is there a special way you do it. I never see it mentioned, maybe because it's just so obvious. Another thing, on a flask with a measure thats fixed, what is the proper way to...
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    How many use their thumbs?

    I read where some use their thumbs to push the ball down below the muzzle. I've tried this several times but without a thin patch no way. If you can do this what combination do you use? Thanks, David
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    Barrel shooting left bad

    I have a 45 TC barrel that with the sights centered on the barrel it will shoot 4+" left at 25yds. You can move the sights to get it centered but what would cause this? Bedding is good, wedge isn't overly tight, tang is making good contact. I've tried running the load up and down, different...
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    Proper bedding of a barrel?

    What is the proper way of bedding a barrel. Does the stock touch the barrel full length or at certain points? Thanks for any information, David
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