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    hog behavior

    Anyone got any idea why a sounder of hogs will tend to stay still(at least for a shot or 3)when you commence hostilities? Im thinking they don't want to run into the danger, or maybe its just surprise.Some body starts shootin at me im gonna start truckin for cover, then again, I aint no hog. I...
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    color case hardening

    I know that case hardening refers to a surface layer.But, how do they obtain the color?Im assuming something to do with heat treatment? Not sure, but it sure is pretty.Does this hardening also resist corrosion?If so, how?Thanks fellas
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    pre shooting lube removal

    Hello yall, I was just wondering how yall clean your cap and ball cylinders from lube, oil, etc., before firing.I have heard lighter fluid, alcohol,ect. I am real leary of flammable solvents,as I once had a chain fire I suspect was caused by such.Last time I used lighter fluid I briefly took a...
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    Remington vs. Winchester caps

    Hello fellow charcoal burners!I have noticed that Remington caps have 4 small cut outs on their caps edge.When using these on a cap n ball, they split into an X, easily falling off the nipples. Winchester caps, on the other hand, lack this feature.No big deal when punching paper.Just have to...
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    octogon barrels

    I have read somewhere that an octagon is harder to fabricate than a round barrel.the only advantage that is apparent to me is that it would be easier to mate the barrel to a threaded frame.i personnaly like the look of the octagon but I suspect it has more to do than just astetics.
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    second hand cautions

    just some advice to any new guys out there considering a cap and ball secondhand purchase.i bought an 1858 remington from my local pawn shop.i gave it a cursory inspection(a case of "hadtohaveititis")there was a little bit of rust which wasn't a deal breaker.having no experience at the time,i...
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    window /door alarm guns

    was looking through an old copy of DGWx catalog from 1994 and noticed these in the curio section,most just fired blanks to scare the bejesus out of an intruder but it appears some may have(historically anyways)fired a projectile.just wondering if any of you older Gents recall these and if they...
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    what exactly is timing?

    I think timing refers to where the cylinder locks up at?If your gun is out of time,does this mean the hammer drops between nipples?Also what does "shoot loose" mean?i know these are fairly self explanatory questions,go easy on me im fairly new to this and thank you for yalls time and knowledge. :v
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    flintlock prices

    Hey yall,been thinkin bout a flinter.why are they so dosh garn expensive compared to a cap gun?Any one recommend an entry level gun that wont cost my first born?thanks SC
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    clyinder rust

    I have an 1858 pietta buffalo.there is a little rust in the bottom of a couple cylinders,should I try to remove it?if so how?or should I just live with it and leave a healthy dose of oil in the bottom in storage?thank you fellas :)
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    question for yall flinters

    im a cap n ball shooter,that bein said,how in the name of the great horned spoon do yall hold still while the priming powder goes off pretty much in your face?then ,while this is goin on you gotta hold the sights still.i got a lota respect for anyone that can use one of these accurately...
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    anyone here make there own percussion caps?

    i don't want to fool with any high energy compounds,i have heard childrens cap gun caps have potential,anyone tried this for cap n ball?
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    birchwood casey superblue

    just want to warn anyone about this waste of money.followed the directions to a T.put it on the ends of polished steel slingshot yolks as per directions.within 24 hours,powdery rust was seetin in in air conditioned house.it actually seems to induce rust faster than left in the white!pure garbogg...
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    powder burn rates

    just a random question,i have noticed a small amount of BP(any grain size)seems to go up so quick(when lit with a lighter on the ground) you singe the hair on the hand wielding the lighter.smokeless on the other hand,seems to take forever to consume.i know confinement increases reaction time,but...
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    muzzelblast

    greetings forum!just wondering if any of yall got pics or video of muzzelblast?On the 4th of july I shot my1858 old army buffalo brass frame pietta with small cotton wads only,the wife said the flash was 4 ft or so long.so anyone else,any pics?(all I got is the story).it would be interesting to...
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    triple 7 2fg in cap n ball

    please tell me I didn't waste 30 bucks!wally world only carrys 2fg. triple 7.just read on there website to be used only with 209 primers.i have Winchester magnum 11 percussion caps,to be used with a 1858 old army.can I expect misfires or am I obsessing over nothing?if so can I do a duplex load?i...
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    fillers in cap n ball

    hello forum.i load my brass frame 44 with a empty 38 brass as a measure witch I believe is about 18 grns.i love my gun so I keep the loads mild.when the ball is seated it is well below the cylinder mouth.i have heard it said the use of fillers improves accuracy.stands to reason that when the...
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    maybe dumb question,but what is ballistol?

    I here a lot about ballistol,is it an old military rust inhibitor?and where do you get it?it seems to be highly regarded can anyone enlighten me?
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    is it corrosive to leave a cap n ball loaded?

    ello fello charcoal burners! i always load my old army 44 with 5 chambers for safety.Question is,when hunting,as is so often the case,nothing happens.seems like a waste of good ammo to always shoot out the cylinder(not to mention,all the cleaning time).assuming the gun is properly loaded and...
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    birdshot thru cap n ball?

    hello forum members.just wondering if its SAFELY possible to do so.any thoughts? anyone tried it?
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