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    Barrel lugs

    Hello all, I am working on a Baker Rifle and I have to attach the four lugs under the barrel for the "keys" to grab in order to fix the barrel to the stock. There are four dovetails in place already but my question is what is the best way to attach these fittings to the barrel? Braze? Silver...
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    Parker Hale Bullet woes

    Hi all, I was wondering if any have some advice/stories/experience with the Lyman 575213PH round.... If have not been able to get a consistant group with them. I have tried them sized to 575 and 577, with loads varying from 40 -60 gr FFg and they are lubed with shortening and beeswax. Help! Rob
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    Bullet weight

    Hello all, I was wondering what kind of tolerances people use when weighing your rounds. Until now I never have but a recently aquired scale has opened the door to this aspect of shooting. Thanks, Rob
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    Lyman Parker Hale mold

    Hi everybody, my name is Rob and I was wondering if anybody has had experience with the Parker Hale mold from Lyman? Loads, lube and such..... Thanks
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    Night Action

    Here's what a three second exposure and 70 gr of FFg gets me....... Rob
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    Todays Shoot

    Not the best I guess but sure as hell fun.. 460 gr .577 Rapine OS, 60 Gr FFg, Euroarms 53 Enfield, 300 m Thanks, Rob
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    Aluminum Mould 911

    Hi my name is Rob Deans and I have experienced something most disstressing. While casting today with my .577 Rapine mould, a round got stuck. I mean stuck. The mould would not open at all. After about 30 minutes tapping, pulling, heating and reheating, banging and cursing the halves finally...
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    Just a really nice view...

    Mountains, fresh air and an Enfield..... Rob
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    Choices, choices

    If nobody minds, I'd like to pick a few brains, as it were... I am currently humming and hawing about whether to purchase a James River Enfield Army Short Rifle with a Hoyt 7 groove, 1:60 barrel or a Navy Arms Parker Hale Enfield Naval Rifle with a 5 groove, progressively rifled, 1:48 barrel...
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    Some more flame....

    A couple more clouds of flame and smoke... Rob
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    Some maintenance issues

    I've come accross a few problems with my Euroarms 53 Enfield. 1. The nipple threads seems to be eroding and this is leading to gasses venting out through the threads and into my face. The underside of the nipple's rim is now all but comprimised as are all the threads underneath that part of...
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    James River Armoury

    Has anyone had any experience with or been in contact with the James River Armoury? Thanks, Rob
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    A little Flame.....

    Too bad the car was in the way but..... Rob
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    Navy Arms Enfield

    Has anyone had experience with the Navy Arms 2 Band Enfield? They seem to be the only ones offering a progressively rifled bore... Thanks, Rob
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    Two Band Enfields

    I own a three band enfield and I am interested in aquiring a two band with 5 groove, 1 - 48, progressive depth rifling. Where to start? Thanks, Rob
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    Fg Powder

    Hello everybody. Does anybody use Fg powder in their Bess? FFG is very scarce/non-existant in my neck of the woods and I am looking for alternatives. Thanks, Rob
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    Does anybody use cartridge boxes?

    Just wondering or do most use bags... The box for my Baker.. I'd be interested in seeing other's kit. Internal pouches, sleeves and compartments.. Thanks,Rob.
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    Isn't this how they did it?

    Just a test photo really... Thanks,Rob
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    Kasenit

    Has anyone actually used Kasenit? My Baker stopped sparking all of a sudden and the only reason I could troubleshoot was that the case had worn off. The flint was actually getting stuck 3/4 of the way down the frizzen in the soft metal. I used Kasenit as per the instructions but was only able...
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    Enfield Cartridges

    I make a modified version of the British Enfield Cartridge and I was wondering if anybody else does something similar?
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