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    idears

    Weasel, I've used the Coleman lantern striker with ether and hair spray as the propellant. Accuracy suffers in that you have to twist the striker to get it to spark and it will get gummy from 'tater juice. Your flint and lock should work but you may get some unwanted gas vent from the touch...
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    Cast Iron Stuff

    sse, I use cast iron camping and at home. I've read that the Chinese products have a different texture to the iron and it won't "cure" properly so as to prevent sticking and I have avoided them for the that reason. I've had good success locating good quality cast iron cookware at flea markets...
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    Patched ball lube

    Thanks to all for the input on lube. Stumpkiller,I'm a might wary of tinkering with Castor oil. Couldn't git by the taste as young chap an' I don't think it fair to force it on ole smoke pole. Might be good for one long shot or a couple short ones but I'm afraid the end result could be...
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    Patched ball lube

    I'm a newbie to BP shooting and I'm trying to determine what would be the best lube for patched round ball 50 cal. Seems everbody uses something different from spit,lard, crisco, wonder lube, pre-lubed patch. I understand that the powder, charge size, patch thickness and bullet have an influence...
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    Info on Hawken rifle

    Hey Weasel.'Round here it's to nippy if bare metal and bare skin bond like super glue or if "SHE" says it's to nippy. The first rule I always mind the second rule is a warning to invoke the first rule. quote: Even on a clear day you can step in one if ya ain't paying attention
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    Info on Hawken rifle

    'zonie, Thanks for cleaning up my mess on this post. Must be "newby flinch" or something. In answer to your question if I like the gun. YES! I prefer the "traditional" style over the new in-line models. My neighbor has a T/C Hawken and offered to let me shoot it just before Christmas. "nuff said...
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    Info on Hawken rifle

    I recently received a Hawken style rifle as a gift and I am curious to determine the maker and possibly the year of manufacture. The barrel stamping reads; Spain Springfield Hawken 50 cl.1:66" The trigger guard is identical to the Hawken sold by Traditions Firearms. It has a brass trigger...
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