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    Double Edge Rifleman's Knife

    Black Dave: One of the best blades I have seen in years! Love the sheath. Is that puppy hollow ground? Ever get tired of looking at it, PM and I can set it on top my gear box :hatsoff:
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    Well, just checked the MO Dept Cons turkey hunting regulations. The regs mention allowed weapons and only shotguns with shot no larger than # 4 were listed. Outside of bows, atals and such. So, no RB. Been a long time, but from what I remembered MO does not allow "rifles". I have owned...
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    Well, will consider this. Still think that I am going to have to get her [ great excuse for a new gun, eh? ] a lighter gun. Mine has a 1 1/4" full round barrel. Weighs a bunch.
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    Brokennock: Well, been busy for a couple weeks. But...I just looked at the MDC rules for turkey in MO and unless you are hunting in deer season for them...no specifics found! Guess I need to go to my local gun shop and get the facts. Yeah, small caliber round ball would be great. There is...
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    Jrmflintlock: The more shot the better would work for many. But given her limits on gun weight, long barrels etc. Believe this is a good option. Again thanks to one and all. Ain't this forum grand? :bow:
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    Jrmflintlock: Got it, thank you much. With some this picking the shot range and sticking to it might be a problem, but the Mrs. don't think so. Thank you
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    BrownBear: Thank you. Have had guys tell me that a 16 is the best all round smooth gun. Just simple math really. Pattern, shot amount, powder etc. Good idea on the setting of the limit. A lot of our hunting here in the Ozarks is close, just because. That would help her to establish her...
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    So...jrm, I take it her .45 smoothie would work? Always before she used her Remington 20gauge. Things have changed and would like to she her shoot again. Good points from all about the 20 and loaded lighter. I assume then that a .45 might just work. And as several say, once the bird is...
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    So it seems from the above that the standard practical minimum is a 20 gauge. Some mention smaller, even .410...IF the bird is taken up close. Shall see what others chime in with. Again, thank you all
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    Tenngun: Thank you guys by the way. Got the size of load/amount of shot, powder constant on that score. Was just fishing, I guess. Now her real problem is...did not present this before as she gets embarrassed about it. With reconstructive surgery on both hands, tendon work, bone...
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    Min smoothie gauge for turkey

    OK. What is the minimum caliber/gauge for hunting turkey? [ Regardless of state rules. ] Just talking practical situation here. Wife wants to hunt, but a 20 gauge is a bit much for her. Thank you in advance.
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    why oil brain tan deerskin ?

    About 34 inches per year.
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    why oil brain tan deerskin ?

    Seen some brain tan over the years that has been oiled or waxed with bees wax. OK...when it gets cold outside loses flexibility. When it gets hot outside gets greasy. So...why do it? "Waterproof"...yeah, but... Thank you! :idunno:
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    Ball mould restoration/refit?

    Well, got it planned next time I am there to pick them up regardless. Thank you Gentlemen.
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    Ball mould restoration/refit?

    Thank you guys. Cost is not the issue, not that money grows on trees. Would be worth it. And 'suppose the best alternative would be to use them for a current duplicate! I do concur about "ruining" an historic piece. "Rescuing" it and display is probably the best choice agreed.
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    Ball mould restoration/refit?

    Well, down deep in the Ozarks of MO this past weekend and always hit the antique shops. One just never, ever knows. I found two gorgeous ball moulds obviously hand forged. Sweet little rascals and priced cheaper than new ones are. One had on it stamped...55. No other markings evident on...
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    Clothes pin plug: how to make?

    Spence: Thank you and Gus. Now, the vintage clothes pins will no longer disappear. Plenty of scrap items for this technique.
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    Clothes pin plug: how to make?

    Gus: Thank you. Got it. Will try that, this weekend.
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    Clothes pin plug: how to make?

    Well, not sure!? Anytime I have seen them, there were only pictures and very difficult to tell exact make up. Bottle stoppers etc., not used on weapons. I seriously doubt there is any "secret technique" involved in making one. Would just like to have some reference [ print and picture] in...
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    Clothes pin plug: how to make?

    Simple as can be, probably all over the internet... Want to make a "clothes pin plug" and can not find "anywhere" even here a sketch or how to make one! :surrender: I have seen items posted on the net that mention they have one incorporated in it. Shot flask etc., but... Help would be...
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