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  1. M

    Anyone able to ID a lock?

    I'd say that it's an L&R Late English Flintlock with a double-throat hammer model no.900DT
  2. M

    "Rotational Drift"

    From what I've read, snipers such as those using the .50 cal BMG cartridge for extreme long range targets use hand held computers which take the Coriolis effect into consideration along with distance,temperature, air density, and wind conditions. The world record for a long range kill is...
  3. M

    North Star West Kits

    I built Track's Trade Gun and later NSW's Chief's model in 28 gauge. The latter is more difficult in regard to inletting the buttplate, trigger guard, and sideplate, but if you take your time it's well worth the effort. NSW uses a Long Hammock barrel which they do further work on in regard to...
  4. M

    Source for .395 Double Cavity Lyman Mold

    Thanks Runnball, I may have to order one from them if all else fails.
  5. M

    Source for .395 Double Cavity Lyman Mold

    Thanks Paul, I tried the boys on Commercial row without success. These are sure tough little things to find.
  6. M

    Source for .395 Double Cavity Lyman Mold

    Lyman has discontinued the above mold and I was wondering if anyone knew where I could still get one new or used.
  7. M

    Smoothbore shoot low

    That looks like a Northstarwest trade gun barrel. If you're bending it be careful that it doesn't just bend at the weakest point, that is at the wedding bands. I had the same problem with mine and just filed down the front sight. Most of the ones I've seen including an original hardly had any...
  8. M

    Pedersoli Hawken

    Saw one at Shooters Choice in Waterloo and they may still have it. Looked really good.
  9. M

    Hard Fouling

    Ditto on the Shooters Choice Cleaning Gel. It's expensive, but really does the job. It's also particularly good for cleaning out Teflon residue.
  10. M

    New Parker Hale - Volunteer?

    Can't wait to hear how you make out. I hear these guns are exceptional!
  11. M

    New Parker Hale - Volunteer?

    Check out the "Managing the Enfield" website by W.S. Curtis. He held the world record for many years using Enfields and will give you all the information you need and more re history, variations, loads etc. Good luck.
  12. M

    Which Hawken Replica?

    I have a Lyman GPR that I built from a kit and it shoots very well as others will testify, but the trigger usually needs work to function properly. I also have several T/C Hawkins in various calibers and ended up switching all of the barrels to Green Mountain drop-ins, Goodoien Match barrels or...
  13. M

    Teflon patches?

    I think I've tried just about every type of Teflon patching available, and in my opinion, the best, bar none, is Wayne Lamson's "Tough Ass Patch". It mike's in at .022" and is impossible to blow. I now use it exclusively. You can buy it directly from Wayne at 404 S.Ross St., Beaverton, MI...
  14. M

    "plastic" short starter

    I Think the short starter you saw was made from either Nylon or Delrin. The latter material is better as it doesn't swell when wet. Although it may have looked like a straight rod, I think on closer examination you'll find that it has a short cupped projection that pushes the ball/patch...
  15. M

    Barrel bending

    I have the same problem with a trade gun that I've just finished building but I'm concerned about the barrel bending unevenly. The thickest part between the breech and wedding bands will undoubtedly be the last part to bend and the thinnest part at the wedding bands will probably go first. I...
  16. M

    lyman great plains rifle kit: what is your opinion?

    I built the flintlock version in .50 cal as a winter project and found it quite easy. The inletting is virtually done but is a little large around the lock which I ended up replacing with an L&R later. The metal parts outside of the lock supplied have to be polished but it's not difficult. The...
  17. M

    Goodoien Match Barrels

    just out of curiosity, what kind of groups are you getting off the bench?
  18. M

    Goodoien Match Barrels

    Do you happen to have one in .40 or .45 cal. and if so what are you loading?
  19. M

    Goodoien Match Barrels

    I'm considering purchasing a Goodoien Match Barrel in .45 cal. and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with one. Hopefully he'll be at Friendship in Sept.I'm currently using a Green Mountain in the same caliber and would like to know if there's a difference when shooting light bench...
  20. M

    about building an indian trade musket

    Just finished building one from Track. I used their premium grade maple stock but have mixed feelings on it. The ramrod hole was drilled 1/8" off centre and the grain could be better, but otherwise it's O.K. I used Birdhwood Casey's Brown Mahogany with good results and Laurel Mountain Forge on...
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