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    safety

    A few years ago, I made a 50 cal pistol from a kit. The trigger pull was too hard, so I adjusted it to fire with less effort. After a few years, the shear or notch must have worn, or the adjustment screw may have jarred from firing. Anyway, as I was about to take aim during a shoot, my finger on...
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    need Help finding black powder

    There was a discussion on this subject a while back in the flintlock section. Several sources were named. You can follow the search instructions from Zonie in the "barrel residue" thread in this percussion postings. Substitute the appropriate words.
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    Where to find used flintlock?

    Sometimes, you can find what you're looking for at a rendezvous. A blanket trader at the High Plains last week had several guns for sale lying on his blanket. Some had some mighty tempting prices. There was a flintlock for $250, but it was a smoothie in 69 cal. with an octagon to round barrel...
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    To shoot or hang it?

    The Brookings Renegades are selling chances on a flintlock by Bob Strand to be drawn at the High Plains on June 25. It is a beautiful gun, never been fired. In fact, there aren't any marks on the frizzen from "trying it out." Some of us have been discussing the philosophy of whether it should...
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    Correct period for gun?

    Sorry for my comments. I should have gone to the beginning of the thread instead of picking up on the period correctness thing. Just for the record, I am not against demanding period correctness when the historicity is the point. I agree that the discussion got off track. I learned a lesson.
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    Correct period for gun?

    OK, My take on this PC stuff. I go to rendezvous, and I've been "advised" on things that were not quite "period correct." One trader told me he was made to put away some knives he had for sale because they had a thin white band in the handle, between the grip and the pommel. They said there is...
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    Fort Sisseton

    Great festival coming up at Fort Sisseton, SD, this weekend! Period dress or not, the boom of Civil War cannons, Gatling guns, flinters, cap and ball, horse teams, formal ball, modern stuff, educational programs, make this a great time for everyone :applause:
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    Hig Plains Regional Rendezvous

    Don't forget the High Plains Regional Rendezvous at Gary South Dakota on June 18-25. Visit www.hprr.org
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    pillow ticking patches

    Hey, stumpkiller! That patch knife is a beaut! I wear a patch knife on a leather lace around my neck when I'm all gussied up in my buckskins, but I've never used it. I see some guys at the line with a strip of pillow ticking hanging from their mouths. They short start the ball flush with the...
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    cabelas 1851 Navy

    Good one's, guys. I'll have to work that "Upsidasium" into my lingo. Derwood Kirby was a TV personality back in the old days (the '50's). Nobody but someone named Nigel would wear a derby anymore. :crackup:
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    Traditions Trapper Pistol

    I built a Traditions percussion pistol in 50 cal from a kit. I believe it is the "trapper," but I can't remember for sure. It doesn't have (or need) adjustable sights. Pistols generally come with a pretty fast twist, even for roundball shooting, according to the literature that came with it...
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    Pedersoli vs Lyman

    One old buckskinner told me, "You can never have too many guns." If you intend to go into re-enacting or buckskinning, fiber optic sights are out., But the sights can be replaced. You can use a percussion. I have a Lyman trade gun in 50 cal flint, and it's a very nice gun. I can't afford a...
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    patchbox contents

    Huntinfool: Nice picture. Now I know what a patchbox cover looked like back in them thar days. I had never seen one. OK, I know the answer to "What's a henweigh?" Sort of like keeping a grotchky in there. :haha:
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    flintlock shooting tips?

    I've noticed a lot of good shooters hold the forearm way back when off-hand shooting at rendezvous. The weight is way out front and it feels awkward, but holding the forearm further out puts the hand that does the wobbling in a position to move the barrel further. Think how hard it would be to...
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    Looking to buy a flintlock

    I've heard of WD40 used all kinds of ways. Some even spray it on their fishing lures. Claim it covers up human scent. Bison, I bought a Lyman "Trade Rifle" for about $250. It isn't real authentic period correct, but I've never gotten kicked out of a rendezvous for having it. The High Plains is...
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    FFg or FFFg?

    Sharps 4590 said: "Generally FFFg will produce higher velocities and greater pressures at the same charge weight than FFg so one should reduce his FFFg charge by 10-25 grs., in the 50, and work up from there if it shows any imporvement over FFg." I would venture a guess that you meant "same...
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    How To Clean a Crockett Traditions .32 Cal

    Dadof8: I found that my rod puller has come in handy more than once when cleaning my Traditions Crockett .32. I bought the rod puller at a rendezvous. Seems the .32 jag I got is pretty tight with a patch around it.
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    lyman gpr

    Good advice, so far. The neat thing is, while some say 2F/4F charge/pan, and some say 3F/3F, they're both right. I have a Lyman Trade Gun, not a kit, in flintlock,50 cal. and 60 gr. 3F for the charge and 3F in the pan works great. Wipe with damp patch and a dry one between shots if you want. I...
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    Flint adjustments, maintenance and potential life

    Thanks, he-bear, for the tip on rotating the flint. Also, Hank, for the tip about glueing the leather to the flint. Makes sense. One question I have about the grinding is: isn't flint kind of hard on grinding wheels? I thought flint was a hardness up there next to a mother-in-law's glare when...
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    Flint adjustments, maintenance and potential life

    Practice this on a flint you've worn out: put a piece of heavy leather in your palm and lay the flint on it. With the other hand, press hard with the point og a piece of antler on the opposite side of that which you want to flake off. Press near the edge. With practice, you can get a new edge...
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