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    25 Caliber?

    So I finally bought a nice small bore flintlock. It's a 25 caliber built by Dave Motto. Nice little gun. No recoil, easy on powder and seems to be laser accurate. Now, where can I find ramrods/tips/jags? I'm guessing the rod is about a quarter inch and I'd like to be ready when (not if) it...
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    Found an old powderhorn!

    In a junk store. What do you guys think of it? All the lady told me was that it was from Winchester, Virginia and that it was "early". Not sure what that means, but I really like it. One tack is partially broke and there is one worm hole in it that is about 1/16th of an inch in...
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    Max 20 gauge range?

    What do you consider the max range for your 20 gauge smoothbore? I find that mine is right around 20 yards...which I consider to be a short distance. I've tried a dozen loading combo's and it always comes back to 20 yards. Can I do better or am I chasing ghosts? BTW, I have a 46 inch...
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    What was the name of the movie..

    where Kurt Douglas had the double rifle? I'm working on my hollywood DVDs and I need to find that one. I have; Patriot LOTM Drums Along the Mohawk Northwest Passage Mountain Men Jeremiah Johnson Darn, I need Black Robe too. Got a feeling that one's going to be hard to find.
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    Ramrod question

    Do you put a finishing coat of linseed oil or the like on your ramrods? I just finished staining a new one and I can't decide whether it's worth it or not. I always have before, but it seems like it never lasts that long.
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    Patch Box/Rifle Question

    Do we know for sure when brass patch boxes started appearing on rifles? Can we set dates for boxes with no side plates compaired to full blown, fancier boxes? I thought that I read in one of Drapers books that brass patchboxes were seen as early as the 1760's. The reason being is that I am...
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    Rapine Molds

    Well, I've decided to scrap my short starters. So my first step was in calling Rapine and ordering a .530 mold and a .595 mold. Both are .005 less than I currently load with. That should give me enough room to drive it in the muzzle with the wiping stick....I hope. On a positive note, they...
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    Fort Prickett anyone?

    Anyone else heading to School of the Longhunter this Thursday? Looks like a good one! Dale Payne, Willy Frankfort, Speedy Hogarth...it's a star studded cast! :grin:
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    PC Trade Knives?

    What size knife was typically traded to the Indians? Five inch blade? So if you are doing a native personna, it would be best to stick with a smaller blade? Thoughts?
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    need info on blacksmith's mark

    I've carried a small bag axe for years. It's one of my favorite pieces of gear. The only problem is that I bought it off of a trade blanket and have no idea who made. I'd like to know though, because I'd like to give this fella more business. The head has a quarter moon and a few stars on...
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    Who went to Ft. Ligonier?

    I was there for the weekend with the Maryland Forces. I know at least one of you other fella's were there because I saw a red Ford Ranger with a Muzzleloading Forum bumper sticker on it! So fess up.......who was it?
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    Old Dominion Forge?

    Anyone own a knife from this guy? The ones on his site are beautiful, I'd just like to know if they hold an edge, how they stand up to use, etc. Thanks.
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    lemon oil with bees wax question

    I recently bought a bottle of "Old Craftsmen's Brand Lemon Oil with Bees Wax". I've been rubbing it into my musket for 3 days now. I've also used it to wipe down my powder horns. I've never seen anything like it. It gives a horn an incredible shine. Makes my musket look "wet". I've use...
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    round barrel sights?

    How many options are there for a front sight on a round barreled gun? I'm thinking of buying a Chambers smooth rifle but I'm wondering if I can get front sights in different styles/heights. It has a 46 inch barrel so I'm thinking I'll probably need a fairly thick sight to be able to see it...
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    My new horn/pouch!!

    I went to Ft. Fredericks Market Fair over the weekend. Here's a pic of the new horn and pouch I bought while there. The horn was made by Mike Small. The pouch is by (Jim?) Webb. What do you guys think?
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    Double Bitted Hand Axes

    When did the double bitted hand axe come into vogue? Is it too late for the F&I period? Rev war?
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    longhunter school anyone?

    Anyone else on the forum going to longhunter school at Pricketts Fort this weekend? I'm heading out Thursday morning.
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    Middlesex Village Guns

    Anyone have experience with these? How is the finish? How does the lock compare with the other locks available (L&R, Chambers, etc)? They have really good prices on pistols. Even if I sanded it down and refinished it the price would still be good. I guess my main concern would be the...
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    sewing awl instructions

    Anyone know how to use a sewing awl? My wife just bought me one but it didn't come with instructions! I really want to start stitching together some leather.......
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    quill work

    It's my understanding that it was widely used in the great lakes area. I have no documentation though.
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