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    Priming Powder Issue

    I used some fairly damp patches which had windex on them and then 2-3 dry patches. then wiped the pan. I thinking maybe when hunting season gets here I'l have to check frequently and dump and reprime as necessary
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    Priming Powder Issue

    I am using Swiss 3f and Swiss 4f for priming in a newly built Kibler Colonial. Can't guarantee how clean it was, but after first shot I cleaned itwell between shots. David58 may have the answer about 4f not being coated and drawing moisture. I have cleaned the rifle thoroughly and will back...
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    Priming Powder Issue

    Probably a newbie issue, but haven't seen it discussed. I had a new rifle at the range trying to sight it in. I was using 4f to prime with. I was getting slow ignition. After each shot I looked in pan and it looked like black tar. After a few shots I quit thinking it was a problem with the 4f...
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    Deer Loads for .62 Smoothbore

    Thanks for all the input. I'll experiment with some of these options. Interesting that some of you don't use a patch, I'll try it. This week-end starts gun season in Ky. I'll try some different combinations. Where I will hunt will be 30 yds. max. So I should be o.k. if I can get a good broadside...
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    Deer Loads for .62 Smoothbore

    Hi Everybody just joined forum today. Already read a lot of helpful info. I'm new at hunting smooth bore flintlock. Just finished completing the gun (after a year). And have fired it a few times to be certain it didn't blow up. Now I need to ask a couple, maybe dumb, questions. First of all...
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