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    What am I doing wrong - Confused Update

    Thanks all for the various information on how everyone fires their ball. There is 10 or more methods for me to sort out and test. No having any additional materials to vary my shooting yesterday I went back out to shoot here was my process and results: Freshly cleaned and oiled barrel from night...
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    What am I doing wrong? Confused

    So; I’m shooting my flintlock for first time. Shot great first 3 time then wouldn’t fire. after each shot I swabbed with dry patch; using wonder lube with patch before ball. Shooting 3f Goetz powder started with 50 grains. Successfully pulled ball with range rod. Didn’t have a pick liner...
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    Finished Lancaster build

    Just finished my version of Lancaster 50 cal build. Swamped barrel; double trigger; handmade patch box, little carving; silver inlay; rusted the barrel and filed the bolt heads. It’s my first built; I’m ready to burn some powder and make some smoke. Also found time to make a powder horn with my...
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    What style Muzzleloader do I have?

    Greeting all; I’m going through my fathers muzzleloader he bought at Friendship in late 70’s. He cannot find the hardware purchased at same time. Thinks mom sold it at garage sale for $1.50. Ha question I have is what style is his muzzleloader so we can purchase correct hardware? He’s not sure...
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    Where to place rear sight?

    Greeting I’m getting closer on finishing my Lancaster muzzle loader. Carvings and silver inlay mostly complete. Question; how far up the barrel do I cut in the rear sight? making front sight today, cheers! Chris
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    Patch Box carving needed in brass

    Greetings all; I’ve been working on a Chambers Lancaster flintlock for the past year. I‘m working on carvings for the stock, this is going slow... I’ve made and fit a patch box from brass, also found some hand carving tools for the brass; I’m wanting to complete the rifle this year and looking...
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