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  1. J

    Black Powder in SW Idaho

    Thanks Guys. I haven't had great experiences with pyrodex. It seems harder to ignite? I'm definitely no expert however. I used to buy black powder in the 90s. Just seems weird I cant find it anymore. I'd like to try it again. Cabelas doesn't carry it. Buffalo Arms in Ponderay is 500 miles from...
  2. J

    Black Powder in SW Idaho

    I have decided to switch back to BP from pyrodex. I haven't bought Black Powder in 20 years or so, now I'm having a hard time finding it. Any suggestions on where to find BP in the Boise area?
  3. J

    hang fire

    Could someone explain the proper method of cleaning the breach with alcohol? Also what type of alcohol? Thanks
  4. J

    hang fire

    Ok thanks guys. Some new things to try. I am using pyrodex. I have thought about switching to black powder, but I haven't seen any around here in years. I flushed it with hot soapy water so I hope that clears it out. I use musket caps too.
  5. J

    hang fire

    I have a cabelas hawken in 50 cal that I took shooting for the first time this weekend. There was a delay in the cap going off and the gun discharging with every shot. I took it home and gave it a very thorough cleaning. Will this fix the hang fire? I haven't been able to shoot it again.
  6. J

    TC Hawken find

    I got a TC Hawken 45 cal. It likes 75 grains of pyrodex. Shoots a real nice group with a prb. Now if I could ever draw the muzzleloader pronghorn tag here in Idaho I'll be set.
  7. J

    nipple threads

    Thanks guys
  8. J

    nipple threads

    I was wondering what the threads are on the Lyman trade rifle? I have one that needs a new nipple. Thanks.
  9. J

    Arquebuses

    I was just watching the history channel. They were talking about the Spanish driving out the moors in 1486. The were using arquebuses. I'm guessing a matchlock. But then they said that they were as loud as a jet taking off. My question is, is there any reason why these guns would be louder than...
  10. J

    T/C Hawken

    Yes I would do the green mountain option, except I've never seen one of there barrels in stock.
  11. J

    T/C Hawken

    I picked up a used T/C Hawken .54 cal rifle the other day for a good price. It had been pretty neglected. It had a rusty barrel. I have always wanted a .58 cal. I was wondering about having it bored out to .58 and rifled. Does anyone know the cost of something like this? Also is there someone in...
  12. J

    mountain man books

    Thanks Pete D. I have read "The Last of the Mountain Men". Another good one is "The Ridge Runner". Its about a hermit that lived in the Clearwater and St. Joe National Forrests in northern Idaho. My neck of the woods.
  13. J

    mountain man books

    Are there any fiction books/novels of the mountian man and trapping era that any of you would recomend?
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