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    Pecatonica River tulle fusil?

    I was wondering if anyone had built a fusil from Pecatonica River? If so, what is your opinion? How much work is involved and any other info would be great! Thanks
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    How many in Ohio

    Headin down to Hocking w/ the old flinter after work. Gonna be cold, but that will keep all, but the most serious hunters inside. I love hunting them on the snow. If you get too cold, find a set of good fresh tracks and start followin them..... Good luck and shoot straight- Swank
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    Ohio late ML season

    Adirondak46r- While I'd say he was blowin you off, I have hunted with folks who have gone near a week in the WNF without seeing deer. Local boy- doubt it but, for folks used to hunting ag land, the "big" woods can be a transition to know where to set up. Unpredictable is the best word for late...
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    Which Smoothie is Best?

    AKAPennypincher- There was a prior thread regarding someone who had some kind of problems with a lock and customer service from Caywood. There were several other members who chimed in with negative comments about the company, with very few defending Caywood other than to say that we were only...
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    Which Smoothie is Best?

    Mike- I primarily want the gun for hunting and shooting. I had been leaning towards the wilson and will probably go that route as it seems to blend the English features with some French influence. Berk- By Xmas I just meant what kit to ask ol' Mrs. Claus for, I have no expectations of...
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    Which Smoothie is Best?

    Everyone- With Christmas just around the corner I thought I would ask for opinions from all you smoothbore connoisseurs. I am wanting to get a smoothie in a kit form and assemble it. I had been wanting one of Caywoods Wilson
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    Deer Photo?

    I had seen on some thread a photo of a gentleman who I believe had raised a couple deer and may have worked for the PA DNR. The photo of the male had him lying in his yard next to the deer and pictures of the fawn. I was just trying to find the pictures if anyone knows a link, I'd appreciate...
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    A Civil War Tin Type Photol

    It has been a while since I hung out with my Re-enacting Pards, but one thing I can state regarding most of these "photographs" is that the equipment frequently viewed were often props that the imagemakers had. There are multiple examples where soldiers are displaying weapons that they would...
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    BIG gun!

    There are also several punt guns and the accompanying boats that were used as gun platforms during the market hunting days at the Shelbourne Museum in Shelbourne Vermont. The museum also has one of the largest collections of antique carved decoys. I cant remember exactly the bore size (other...
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    Is It Safe To Rest The Hammer On The Cap?

    I was taught at an early age the discipline of muzzle control and firearm safety. That was reiterated very well to me with the old Stevens bolt action 20 ga. That I took on my first squirrel hunts. That old gun had this intrinsic little habit of firing when you closed the bolt of the gun if...
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    Is It Safe To Rest The Hammer On The Cap?

    Regarding the Civil War questions, I would venture to say that the vast majority of the time their weapons were not loaded unless they were in imminent proximity to engaging an enemy or on a skirmishing, reconnoitering or sentry detail. The military frequently carries arms without a round under...
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    Found this the other day......

    SK- I don't want to go off on to big of a rant here or get too much off topic, but reading your sister-in-law experience sounded just a little too familiar. I just don't understand why so many people only see the "warm and fuzzy" aspect of nature. So many anti-hunters seem to have difficulty...
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    trouble shooting

    Thanks- for all the responses. Tom as of yet, I can't post pictures here as I've never taken the time to find out how and have no idea. Musketman- kinda figured that one out the hard way, even while using a piece of old t-shirt. Surprisingly, sharp rocks will cut cotton and skin:hmm:. Swank
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    trouble shooting

    Thanks for all the posts. BD the lock is the factory one on a Pedersoli Blue Ridge using 7/8" Tom Fuller black flints, 3F. While I've heard some criticism of the lock, up to this point it has been a consistent lock with lots of spark and the only couple of flashes in the pan I've had have been...
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    trouble shooting

    While out shooting the other day, I had a total of four hammer drops where the pan did not ignite. I was using the same english black flints that I have used in the past without any problems at all. In fact when I do everything right, wipe the frizzen, sharp flint etc. I have confidence...
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    pedersoli

    Just took my blue ridge .50 flinter out for a quick twenty ball shooting session today. When I first bought the rifle the first 25-50 shots I could only shoot .010 patches without having to wipe every other shot. After the discovery of Stumpy's magical milk concoction ( :hatsoff: to the...
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    Rum Horn

    MY thoughts EXACTLY! :hatsoff:
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    Rum Horn

    I was wondering if anyone had any info on finishing a rum horn. I attempted a search, but did not find any threads on it. My main question is what most folks use to line/seal them with, other than that I figure it will be no different than working on a powder horn. The most obvious choice...
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    White Blue or Brown?

    Mainer- As an aside, how do you like the Wilson? I am planing on building that kit, and wondered how much work it was? Of the few that I have talked to who have them, the feedback has been nothing but positive. Just curious, Thanks- Swank
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    real black powder$$$$$$$$$

    He Bear- Thanx for the info, I'll pick some up next camping trip down. That was the name of the place I was thinking of but could not think of it. I think they also have one in Nelsonville. Take care, Swank
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