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    Fusile vs Fowler for future Smoothrifle

    Hello all. Im trying to decide between fusile or fowler to do a smooth rifle with. Ive found both in a kit format that offer a rear sight. My concern is butt area of the stock itself. I am very familiar with modern rifle/shotgun stocks in terms of shape and drop which it appears most colonial...
  2. J

    Ethical with .45?

    I feel like this was discussed before, but couldnt find the thread. What is the largest game you would feel comfortable taking within 50-60 yrds with a .45? As most hunters will agree, shot placement is key, so given perfect conditions and shot placement what would your answer be? 90% of what i...
  3. J

    TOW Aqua fortis

    Has anyone (specifically a then first time builder) use the TOW aqua fortis to finish curly maple? If so what was your experience in terms of ease of use and outcome. How does it compare to something like the lurel mountain stains? Also, when sealing, do you opt for lin-seed oil or something...
  4. J

    How were they carried?

    Im curious when it comes to flint pistols. Would they be carried charged and primed but in half cock? Or just charged? In my mind the pistol is there as an immediate back up to the rifle, so it would need to be ready at a moments notice. However im not sure how safe that would be given that its...
  5. J

    Flint GPR

    Have a friend who has a flint GPR. He is not computer savvy. He wanted me to ask if it would be anywhere remotely HC/PC to any time period. He was thinking the plains era like sante fe trail and such. However unsure. I told him id ask those much more knowledgable. Thanks GB
  6. J

    What Hawk style?

    What hawk style would have been most prevalently carried by a 1760-70s colonial fronteirsman?
  7. J

    Coning tool

    Going to be doing a build soon. I want to cone the muzzle. Have seen videos on it, they always suggest the firelock shop. I cant seem to be able to find a website or anything for the shoo though. Anyone know where i can locate one or how to get in touch with that shop? Thanks GB
  8. J

    Realistic for 1800-1820?

    Have posted this in the reenacting page as well but thought id ask here. Just starting out and had some questions. Based on the rifle style i intend to build (early or late lancaster) it was suggested to me that the time period that would place me in would be 18-1820. That being said im...
  9. J

    Correct caliber for time period?

    Hello all, looking at going with a TVM late lancaster build. From my understanding that would be an 1800-1820 time period. If so what would be the most correct/common caliber size for that rifle/period? TVM offers several. Im trying to decide between .45,.50,and .55. Primary use will be hunting...
  10. J

    TOW Classic Golden Age kit

    Hey all, thinking of doing a build as my first flinter. This would be my first ever build. Im pretty handy and technically inclined. Have some wood working experience in my past as well. Im not looking for a stupid hard 2 year project or anything but dont expect to get it done in a day either...
  11. J

    Hawken woodsman or lyman plains rifle?

    I dont want to start a war over this question but im wanting to see what yalls oppinion would be as to which would beat auit me. I have had a few of the woodsman style hawkens and theyre just dandy but i want to finally get a left handed one so ill enjoy it more. Im tore between a hawken...
  12. J

    Cleaning a flinter?

    Do you clean a flinter any different than a percussion? Remove barrel, set in hot soapy water, pump with a patch? Just curious because i wana get my first flinter and want to know before hand.
  13. J

    Shooting left handed...

    Was wondering if anyone on here shot a right handed flinter left handed? How horrible is the lock going off infront of your face? I have shot percussion hawkens and its not much of a problem other than my arm catchin a few sparks from the cap. Just wonderin what its like with a flinter. Im right...
  14. J

    Traditions Springfield Hawken?

    Just wondering if anyone can tell me anything about them? Lookin at gettin another hawken and like the looks of the springfield. Been wantin one with buckhorn sights and think this may be the ticket. My biggest question is how is the trigger? Im used to having double set triggers and the...
  15. J

    Mountain Man possibles bags?

    So im looking at getting my first possibles bag (no more crammin manure in pockets for me!) and im just curious what would most likely have been used by mountain men/ fur trappers as far as style goes? Would they have been all leather? Leather bag with cloth/ canvas strap? Just curious what would...
  16. J

    Rendevous or shootin get together in NE Ark?

    Is there anything going on around the NE Ark area? Would love to go to a rendevous just to check it out.
  17. J

    Explain priming powder vs shooting powder.

    New to flintlocks and have a question. If i was to get some 3f goex, could i use it in both my pan and my barrel? Or do i need to go with a different ffg for my pan? If so why? Just lookin for some guidance for a new flinter.
  18. J

    Traditions Kentucky Rifle questions

    Okay guys ive decided my next buy will be a long rifle instead of a hawkens. Theyre just better to my eye in all sorts of ways. I see traditions has a kentucky model in letcussion at a great price point. Has anyone tried it? If so are they worth the money? I have a spanish made CVA hawkens that...
  19. J

    Hunting Load

    So guys what is a good hunting load for .50cal hawken to be used on deer? I used to shoot competition when i was younger and all we used was 50gr. Would that be enough for 100-150yd shooting max? My buddy uses 90gr but i like to go shooting a lot and dont want to punish my shoulder constantly...
  20. J

    CVA Hawken Trigger not working right

    Hey guys and gals. Long time lurker but first time poster. I have a CVA hawken rifle that i just took on trade and somthing is up with the trigger/hammer. With the hammer down i was checking to see how sensitive the doible set was. It was perfect. No complaints. When i went to shoot it and the...
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