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  1. belld416

    Dixie Gun Works Japan rifle barrel's

    Does anyone have any experience with the barrels from Japan used on some of the Dixie Gun Work's rifles? Are they pretty good shooters? Thanks!
  2. belld416

    Thompson Center .45 Caliber Hawken

    I was able to get a mid 70's TC Hawken from a friend of mine that was no longer able to use it because of his declining health. Around 10 years ago this was actually the first muzzleloader I had ever shot. He had come over to my range and brought along this very rifle and let me shoot it. I knew...
  3. belld416

    My first flintlock

    I’ve been shooting caplocks for several years now and decided to jump into the flintlock rifles and get my feet wet. I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a rifle from a good friend that had built this rifle. It’s a 45 caliber. Has 42” GMB, Siler lock and Davis triggers. I love the way...
  4. belld416

    SOLD .58 cal FIE Zouave Replica

    This is a real nice Italian “Zouave” replica in 58 caliber. Clean bore that is free of any rust. Nice shooting muzzle loader. $375. Would rather have local pick up if possible. Thanks
  5. belld416

    Hatfield 50 Percussion

    I recently picked this rifle up. It’s a 50 caliber Hatfield. I have a Pedersoli 45 Frontier that is very similar. I love the way it feels and shoots. I have shot it around 30 or 40 times. I have found a few websites about these guns. Best I can tell it was made around 88 or 89. It appears that...
  6. belld416

    First time pouring lead balls

    A good friend of mine recently gave me his LEE melting pot and ball molds. Also several pounds of lead. I read the manual and watched a few videos. The first batch I just tossed them back in the pot. They were out of round and pitted. I increased my temp a bit and tried to heat my mold before I...
  7. belld416

    Browning a blued barrel?

    I have a CVA rifle with a blued barrel. Is it possible to remove this blue and brown the barrel? I’ve always started with a “ in the white” barrel and had good results. Thanks
  8. belld416

    WITHDRAWN CVA 50 Caliber Rifle

    This is a CVA Hawken Rifle in 50 caliber.Very nice with no issues. 28” barrel.Very good bore. Shot very little. Also have a fiberglass ramrod as well.$325 plus shipping. I also have a CVA 50 caliber pistol located on here, I would do better on a package deal.Thanks. I’m located in North Georgia.
  9. belld416

    WITHDRAWN CVA 50 Caliber pistol

    This is a CVA Hawken pistol in 50 caliber. Very nice with no issues. Very good bore. Shot very little. $225 plus shipping.I also have a CVA 50 caliber rifle located on here, I would do better on a package deal.Thanks. I’m located in North Georgia.
  10. belld416

    Unknown maker of a Hawken.

    My wife recently purchased me a 54 caliber Hawken rifle from a gun shop. There isn’t any markings on this gun but a Green Mountain Barrel stamp and 54 caliber and is 30” long. I do know it’s a large Siler lock and appears to be Davis triggers. I don’t know if this gun has been made from a kit...
  11. belld416

    Markwell Arms .45

    Has anyone had any dealings with a Markwell Arms .45 cal muzzleloader? I have ran across one for $100 that seems pretty well taken care of. I do know it is marked “Spain” on the barrel and is around 32” long. Thanks
  12. belld416

    Double set triggers

    I was curious to installing double set triggers in a rifle that came with a single trigger. The rifle is a Traditions Shenandoah .36 caliber. It came with a single trigger but I sure love a set trigger. Is this possible? Thanks Donald
  13. belld416

    Parker 12 guage muzzle loader shotgun

    I recently picked up an older 12 guage black powder muzzle loading shotgun. It has Parker on both sides of the receiver and nice scroll work and the checkering is plentiful on the stock and forearm. It has laminated Damascus steel stamped on the rib of the barrel. Best I can find and what the...
  14. belld416

    Dixie Gun Works rifles

    Does anyone have any information on the Dixie Gun Works muzzle loaders. I see them around at some of the gun shops I go into from time to time. They are usually just stamped Dixie Gun Works. Are they made overseas and imported? And if you do have one are they pretty good rifles? Thanks
  15. belld416

    Patch lube

    I was recently at a regional shoot and I was shooting next to a older gentleman that told me he used a mixture of Palmolive and water to lube his patches at the muzzle. Said he would shoot 100 shots before he needs to clean his rifle. The gentleman was shooting very impressive groups at 50 and...
  16. belld416

    Perdesoli .45 caliber Frontier Rifle

    I’ve got a few more shots on my Perdesoli.45 Frontier rifle. I recently shot a regional shoot that had 50 yd and 100 yd strings. I was shooting about 2 inches high at both ranges. I didn’t want to change anything during the shoot so I just used Kentucky windage and did my best with what I had...
  17. belld416

    Perdesoli Frontier Rifle

    I recently purchased a Perdesoli Frontier Percursion Rifle .45 with a 39” octagonal barrel from a local black powder store I shop at. I absolutely love this gun! I only have about 10 shots through it but I could tell on the first shot I loved it. I am using Hornady .440 round balls with a...
  18. belld416

    CVA .50 Hawken Pistol

    I’ve recently picked up a Hawken pistol. My kids have always enjoyed shooting my 1851 and 1858 replica revolvers. I’ve always used 1/2 my caliber or a little less when they are shooting with me. I imagine this would be fine for this pistol as well. I actually have a 15gr tip for my flask. Is...
  19. belld416

    Difference in black powder?

    I'm sure this has been asked before on here but I'm going to throw it out again. I've always used 2F Goex in my .58 cal Enfield and my .50 cal Hawken style rifles, 3F in my .45 cal Kentucky Rifle and pistol. I know most charts I've seen over my short time with muzzle loaders recommend this size...
  20. belld416

    CVA Mountain Rifle

    I've recently acquired a CVA Mountain Rifle Classic from a local gun store. It is a 50 cal with a 32" browned barrel. It has double set triggers as well. I've only put 5 shots through it so far but I love the way it feels and shoots. I couldn't believe the difference with double set triggers...
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