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  1. davidmc62

    Newbie in Texas

    Welcome to the group from Georgetown TX. Where bouts in Texas you live? Dont need to know just curious.
  2. davidmc62

    Maybe a Cheaper way out?

    Well said Waksupi, well said.
  3. davidmc62

    Maybe a Cheaper way out?

    Whats the fun in that I ask. I always heard that he who slides into the finish line of life with the most toys wins!!!
  4. davidmc62

    Maybe a Cheaper way out?

    Frontstuffer070 yes that is the beech stock that came on the gun. finish was a faux stripe "AKA" H. Leman style painted on. First used "Laurel Mountain Forge nut brown" stain on the stock, then with a medium to small size artist brush I painted the stripes on with Medium brown leather dye...
  5. davidmc62

    Maybe a Cheaper way out?

    Sorry guys I came to this thread late and through my email feed and did not realize it was in the flintlock section till after I posted, my apologies for posting pics of a cap lock. My intentions were to agree and add to the current thoughts in previous posts. A lot of folks will say it...
  6. davidmc62

    Maybe a Cheaper way out?

    May I present the proverbial "Silk purse from a sows ear". I agree with all the economic sense people are presenting for the "Is it worth it" But if you already own the gun and you want to make changes or pretty it up. It is yours to do with... Many have seen this before, I did...
  7. davidmc62

    New rifle

    I went looking for the spring trick I had seen years ago, it was on another muzzle loading builders site and the spring "DID" actually allow the simple trigger blade to stay in constant contact with the sear bar at un-cocked, half cock and full cock which stopped all the rattling around. So I...
  8. davidmc62

    New rifle

    I did inlet my trigger deeper into the stock and went "too far" initially and had to add some shim wood to back out the trigger unit as it was now in constant contact with the sear bar. I am no gunsmith, but I don't think your trigger blade should be in constant contact with the sear bar as...
  9. davidmc62

    New rifle

    I believe 45 caliber is the norm for the earlier Juker guns but Traditions imports (and still does import) the same gun but in 50 caliber so check the bore diameter as others have suggested. The trigger slop is just inherent to the design of those simple triggers. You can shim for side to...
  10. davidmc62

    Traditions Kentucky kit build

    Looking good so far, do a search here in the Forum for CVA / Traditions Kentucky rifle. You will see a lot of posts of what people have dome during their builds or re-builds.
  11. davidmc62

    Armsport 1858 Remington New Army 44 info wanted

    Why are you set on another 1858 copy from Armsport? Just curious, jut to match your Dads old gun? I believe they went out of business many, many years ago. So your options of finding "that" brand gun are reduced to secondary resale market or gun auctions. May be a long wait but if...
  12. davidmc62

    Howdy from Texas!

    That you Ranger! This is Dave, thought the story sounded familiar. I think you told Drew and I about that revolver last year at the Cabs shoot in Blanco
  13. davidmc62

    Howdy from Texas!

    Welcome from Georgetown, where bouts in Texas are ya?
  14. davidmc62

    Single stock for Kentucky Rifle

    The percussion locks are OK for the most part. They are serviceable and can be smoothed out, there are parts available to fix them should the need arise. They do the job. Have not had a flintlock from CVA or Traditions, but have heard some poor quality comments from those who have them.
  15. davidmc62

    Single stock for Kentucky Rifle

    To my knowledge, a one piece "drop in" stock for that kit no longer exists as an after market purchase, if it ever did. Traditions used to offer the Shenandoah rifle which is the same rifle as the Kentucky but with a full one piece stock, if I recall. But I don't think that gun is in...
  16. davidmc62

    Nathan's Traditions build

    I like the darker of the two as well. Going to look nice!
  17. davidmc62

    Red’s Even MORE Incredible Shooting of Tradition’s Kentucky: .50 Cal of Accurate Goodness

    I usually use 50 grains as my go to for 50 caliber guns and work up or down from there to work up a good load.
  18. davidmc62

    Nathan's Traditions build

    Not trying to talk you out of the flame and wire striping, but "in my opinion", it never looks right to me. I am not an authority on faux striping a stock but painting seems the logical way it was done. Burning the wood will result in ruining your "smooth and level" sanding job. I...
  19. davidmc62

    Red’s Incredible Traditions Kentucky Build: Probably not what you would have done…

    Dont know, try it on the inside barrel channel as 64Springer suggested. Thats some pretty good advice. I typically dont worry too much about it as I can always go darker if I dont final finish it. But I have heard that Beech is pretty finicky about staining.
  20. davidmc62

    Red’s Incredible Traditions Kentucky Build: Probably not what you would have done…

    Some examples pf Henry Leman rifles faux striped. Although they are obvious lines, they are not meticulously done to make even line with even space. It appears that this was a quick finish embellishment to cover up otherwise plain wood.
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