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    Drill a curved hole

    If your burning, be aware that its sometimes difficult to keep things in alignment because your only going about 1/4" at a time. I burnt through the side of a nice horn with a really quick twist. Since then, on a twisty horn, I burn up from the inside for about a half to 3/4", and then drill...
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    Raid at Martin's Station

    Anyone know the schedule of speakers? The website was very vague. Listed Gussler & Mark Baker but no schedule. I can go Fri-Sat or Sat Sun. Want to hear a few of the seminars.
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    Horn to base plug fit.

    Jack Maybe you have a copy already, but before you start in on those nice horns, I would suggest getting a copy of the Sibley book on making powder horns. (Track and others sell it). It is a great reference with lots of color pic's, and gives some excellent tips. I loaned my copy to a buddy...
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    shooting pouch updated

    Jason I really like the look of your stained pouch, and I have 3 or 4 old golden chrome-tanned deer hides that are laying around. Is that Minwax/Neatsfoot combo colorfast? Have you noticed it coming off in humid conditions or against something like a sweaty white hunting shirt? Top Jaw
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    Shooting bag, R or L side?

    I also agree that this is a "to each his own, whatever works best for you" matter. However, here is some historical food for thought. Madison Grant's book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" shows about 80-100 original bags. Most of these were post 1820 bags where the fashion seemed to be a...
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    Two more CVA"s

    Weren't the older CVAs USA made? When did they switch to Spainish manufacture? You mentioned an 87 (I assume the year it was made). If so, how do you determine this? Thanks Top Jaw
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    finding flint #3

    Here is another idea for you guys in flint scarce areas. If there are any creek or cliff areas near you with rock overhangs that may have been used as old campsites by native american hunting parties, look back in the crevaces and corners (you may have to dig a little too). They used flint...
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    My first rifle kit

    Ky Windage Back in the days of my youth when it was just CVA, Thompson Center & Dixie Gunworks, I went the TC route because my Dad got me a used one for Christmas one year. That was the final nail in the coffin that got me hooked. But, I always liked the looks of the rifle you have (looks...
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    Found Some Cheap Horn Sizers

    I try to keep my eyes open for stuff with good alternative uses. Maybe you are like me and don't own your own lathe. (I did borrow a buddies lathe and have a few wooden sizers I made for rounding out horn bases. But these sometimes get a little sticky to remove). There are other options...
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    got my horn......................

    As some have said, work down the rough base scale area first before deciding how much to trim. I like to use as much of the horn as I can. You may be surprized as you work it down how much is useable beneath the scales. I have trimmed as little as a quarter inch to maybe a couple of inches at...
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    Will Caps Go Bad Over Time?

    Have any of you ever experienced percussion caps going bad over time? I have a few misc. tins of older ones that were part of some other "stuff" I recently bought. Don't have a hammer gun right now to check them. Your experience. Top Jaw
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    Cheap Caps

    In your experience, do caps go bad over time, (do they have a shelf life)? I havent bought any in ages. I have several old partial tins lying around that I still use on occasion. (use mostly flint now!) The last time out with the percussion, I tried some old CVAs that were probably 20+...
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    Low Maintenance Milestone for Flint Life Milestone...

    Just curious what kind of locks you folks with the "long (flint) streaks" are using? I know some seem to be easier on flints than others. Top Jaw
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    Pouches - Wildcat Creek Traders

    Thanks Griz. Yes that is the guy I was refering to; Jeff Davis from Kokomo, IN. I just sent him an e-mail on the id that was listed there. I will see if it is still active. Does anyone know if he is still making leather shooting pouches, or have some more contact info for him? As I...
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    Pouches - Wildcat Creek Traders

    I have an old link to a guy who operated under the name of Wildcat Creek Traders who was making shooting bags and pouches. I believe he was from Indiana. The link is no longer active. Anyone know the gentleman I am speaking of and how to contact him? If so, is he still making these items...
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    What side for convienance?

    I have the Madison Grant book as well, and along with the few surviving original bags I have seen in person, have noticed the horn, or evidence of a horn attached to the bag strap in most every case. I wondered about this for a long time. Finally, I came to the conclusion that it was...
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    candy stripe ramrods

    As stated you can make your own. I did one with a propane torch that I first wrapped barber pole style with some narrow masking tape. (I first tried to stain one with the tape but got some bleed-through underneath). The propane torch worked well, hovever, the glue in the tape reaches a...
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    Slab'n wood

    Black and yellow locust are great woods for fenceposts, because of rot resistance. However, I am afraid that due to their weight, sighting a rifle made from one of these would be like trying to hold up a fencepost!!! Also, they appear to be EXTREMELY hard when dry, and would be a bear to inlet...
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    Nitric Acid Stain on Horns

    I know most muzzleloaders are experimenters, like me. So, before I look for an alternative way to color a horn tip with nitric stain & heat (AKA Aqua Fortis), what has been your experience?? (Cause I just know some of you have already tried it! :winking: Thanks Top Jaw
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