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  1. Ol Bob

    Installing a Swivel on a NW Trade Gun

    When installing a swivel (like the one below from ToW), what do you do to prevent the movement of the swivel from marring up your forend? Or is that even a problem? Looks like it might be to me. Thanks in advance! Bob
  2. Ol Bob

    Measuring a Dovetail Cut?

    This is probably a simple question for you experienced builder but I want to replace a front sight and need to know how to measure the dovetail to order the proper base. How is that done--spot 1) or spot 2) or 3) somewhere/how else? Thanks Bob!
  3. Ol Bob

    Shot Question for California Smoothbore Shooters

    Placed this in the regional forum and was kindly directed here. I had a hunting trip to AZ planned for late Jan. but the trip fell apart, so I began rolling around the idea of going to northern CA to hunt squirrels, when I remembered CA has a ban on lead shot. Is that correct? And if so, what...
  4. Ol Bob

    Question for California Smoothbore Shooters?

    My late Jan. hunting trip fell apart, so I began rolling around the idea of going to northern CA to hunt squirrels, when I remembered CA has a ban on lead shot. Is that correct? And if so, what substitute do you fellas use for shot in your smoothies? Thanks, OB
  5. Ol Bob

    Congratulations!

    As usual I'm late to the party. It's been a busy last couple of months. So to all you who've been successful (whether you made meat or just memories)... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :hatsoff:
  6. Ol Bob

    Thanks Idaho Ron ... you've done it now

    So while I was having my morning coffee I saw your reply and watched your video on paper patching (thanks again, btw), so of course I had to watch the video about your "Hot Rod Hawken" while having my second cup. Well that's all I could think about at work today!!! :cursing: I couldn't wait...
  7. Ol Bob

    Conical Question for Cynthialee (et al)

    Back in mid April in another thread Cynthialee said she had an issue with a conical coming off the powder and making to the end of the bore... I haven't used conicals before, but was thinking about giving them a try this year, and haven't heard of such. Can nayone tell me is this a regular...
  8. Ol Bob

    Howdy all ...

    Just wanted to say, Hello. I've been lurking for awhile now and figured I'd better register. I've been shooting and hunting with black powder since the late '70s, but have just gotten into the historical end these last few years. So, I've begun to put together clothes, gun, pouch, horn...
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