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  1. Docgp

    Bone stock Woodsrunner hunting rifle

    Thought I'd drop mine in here. Forgive the terrible photography, but not my strong suit. 54 cal Woodsrunner with extra fancy maple, Browned all the steel, used brass black rubbed back on all the brass and screw heads. Applied the yellow dye to stock first, then 2 coats of Aquafortis blushed...
  2. Docgp

    Help reading patches

    Looking for help reading these patches. It is a 20 yr old neglected 54 caliber in trying to bring back to function. Bore is rough, but with 70 gains of 2f, I'm shooting roughly 6" at 100 yds. With my eyes, i can do no better. These are t- shirt material with a .530 ball. Not sure if...
  3. Docgp

    Decent set of carving chisels??

    I have a cheap china set that I have played with for years, but I am ready to step up. Was looking at a set of Pfiel chisels from woodcraft. First, thoughts on them as a brand? For stock carving, would you get an 8 or 10 piece set, or pick individual chisels?? Any input appreciated!! Doc
  4. Docgp

    Help with set trigger

    I have a walnut Kibler SMR and am having a bit of difficulty with my set trigger. When I take it out of the gun, (just guess) it seems to break at about 1 lb. When I install it, it breaks at what feels like 6-8 lbs, same with the rear trigger pulled or not. When I remove the lock and apply...
  5. Docgp

    My first bushy tail hunt of '19 season

    I write these things for myself, so forgive me if you think it is hokey or stupid. I like to journal these things for myself for future memories. I hope at least someone finds it interesting. I like being "that guy". You know the one. The one who the other guys at camp look sideways at...
  6. Docgp

    Dry balled my .32 Kibler, with my solution

    Well, spent last week at squirrel camp. Got in to a great conversation with a young man (college age) who showed genuine interest in the muzzle loader I was shooting. SO, I was so excited to share the sport that I violated one of my personal rules. Don't visit and load at the same time...
  7. Docgp

    Anyone going to NRG park gunshow in Houston next weekend??

    Planning on being there Saturday afternoon in my sad excuse for a longhunter's outfit. I always enjoy the response from the attendees. Lots of people want to take pictures and such. Lots of questions and what SEEM to be interest in the black powder hobby. Actually in my case I should...
  8. Docgp

    Help me with my OCD. Cleaning the breech area.

    I am never satisfied that I have gotten all the crud out of the breech area. Seems like every time I look down with a light, I see crud around the breech plug thread area (thin black line). Seems like spinning TOW with a worm has been the best at cleaning the area. What do you do? Am I...
  9. Docgp

    Was there a set punishment for a soldier who dry balled a gun??

    About once a year, especially when I am running my mouth, I dry ball, no powder,(whatever you want to call it) a muzzleloader. SO, as I am sitting at the range yesterday poking 3f powder through the touch hole of my rifle, the question came to mind about this. I am sure this could be quite...
  10. Docgp

    Need a good light load recomendation for .45 cal mtn rifle

    I have recently finished a 45 cal Kibler Mountain rifle that I would like to chase some bushy tails with. It is just such a light, sweet, slim rifle to carry. Looking for a squirrel load sighted at about 100ft. Thinking 25gr 3f, but wanted to see what input anyone else might have. Will see...
  11. Docgp

    Finished my Colonial

    A heart felt thanks to Jim and his "how to" videos. Here is my humble submission of his Colonial rifle kit. It is bone stock 50 cal, extra fancy maple, round bottom rifling. Finished with aquafortis, wipe on poly (i know), and wax. Plan on this being my deer rifle. Metal is...
  12. Docgp

    Do we have any lady builders?

    I have just been wondering this. It seems like all the posts I have read on this and other sites about building longrifles seem to be only men. I know in my case, whatever my wife puts her mind to, she is usually better than me. Especially fine touch/coordination type endeavors. I have no...
  13. Docgp

    How long do metal taps last?

    I am definitely not a machinist. I purchased a tap to finish the Kibler kits. I have tapped 4 lock plates (8 holes). It is a generic little Irwin tap purchased at Ace hardware. Really don't want to break one off, but don't have any idea what the life is. Still feels like it is cutting fine...
  14. Docgp

    Jim Kibler posting some videos

    For us complete newbies, Jim Kibler is posting some great video's of assembly and fitting of his new kits. Real helpful to us. So many here are very accomplished, and don't need this type help, but great for me. Jim's video #1 Doc
  15. Docgp

    My little tip of the hat to "The Revenant"

    I really enjoyed the movie when it came out, and have watched it many times since. Thought I would make my canteen look like a little replica for my kit. Any critiques welcome. I know, I know, have to get it out and beat it up, get it dirty and such. Doc
  16. Docgp

    Had a chance to go play with my Kibler .32 cal squirrel rifle

    Haven't had a lot of time with work and all, but finally got a day to go shoot. Have a .32 cal Kibler that I built and I am really loving getting to know the little rifle. Couple pics of my messy bench. Got started at 40 yds with .31 cal spit patched ball with 20gr of 3f...
  17. Docgp

    Help with a new wool blanket

    OK all, I have purchased my first wool blanket, (ok, 90%). I figured I will try to learn with it before I pick up a really nice one. Wanted to ask what is the best way to fluff it up? Just took it out of the package and it is flat. Would you wash in cold water and dry on low? Maybe hang to...
  18. Docgp

    Couldn't resist a double barrel 8 ga

    OK, I couldn't resist. Now contemplating burning some powder in her; Anyone have any references for powder/charges used in these things? I am not about to go heavy. Thinking 60-80gr 2f and about an ounce of #7-8 just to play with, but wondering what the range was. I am sure it could be...
  19. Docgp

    Uses for linseed oil (Not boiled)

    I recently had a dear widowed lady give me the remnants of her departed husbands black powder paraphernalia. Just random stuff that he had accumulate, but there is a one gallon amber glass jar of linseed oil that is at least 15 yrs old. #1 would it be any good, and 2, what for? I have only...
  20. Docgp

    Good day at the range with a new Caywood French Type "C"

    Well, I had the opportunity to obtain one of Danny Caywood's French Type "C" smooth bores and was finally able to get it to the range, along with my little TVM Fowler. The Caywood has a 42" jug choked barrel, and the TVM a 36". Thank you to everyone on this site. I have been reading all...
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