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    Rust Prevention Plum Brown or Bluing

    I live relatively close to the ocean with its higher humidity. I own several muzzle loaders and modern rifles. I was wiping down my guns with a Ballistol wet cloth. I found that all my guns with blued finishes were in great shape. But my Hawkens rifle, which has all iron furniture, which is...
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    To Polish the Brass Furniture or Not?

    I have a Navy Arms Remington Zoli Zouave. I purchased the rifle used in 1975. The lock is dated 1960 and barrel # 740. I have been out of muzzle loading for about 15 years, so I have a lot of questions and I have been learning a great deal from a number of very helpful members on this forum...
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    New SS Nipple of Navy Arms Zouave Question

    Just received new SS Musket Cap nipple for my Navy Arms Remington Zoli. The flash hole is extremely small. I doubt that I could pass a straight pin through?
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    Minie Ball Skirt Expansion

    I plan to take my Remington Zouave out to the range next week. I resized my .575 minies and lubed them with SPG. I read somewhere that some guys fill the minie ball rear cavity with Crisco, to help with expansion? I purchased my Navy Arms Remington Zoli, used back in 1975. Just looked at...
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    Navy Arms Zouave with Zoli barrel Question

    Just curious as to how close is a Navy Arms Zoli barrel Remington Zouave to than original 1863 model?
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    Zoli Zouave Rear Sight Removal

    I tried to remove the rear sight on my Remington Zoli Zouave. The screw that holds the sight to the barrel appears to be flat topped with 2 indentations. I used the pointed tips of a small pair of pliers, inserting the points into the holes. I was only able to turn the screw approximately 3/4...
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    Minie Ball Sizer

    I have a Navy Arms Zoli Barrel 58 cal Remington Zouave. I purchase Minie Ball bullets from Track of the Wolf. I am in no position to casting my own bullets. I would like to be able to thumb load the minie ball and not have to hammer it down the barrel. I purchased 25 each of the .575 and...
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    Where to Shoot Hand Guns?

    I live in Laguna Woods, CA, Orange County near Irvine. I am hoping someone on this forum may live my area and know of shooting ranges that accept black powder pistols. I have a 50 year old ASM 1860 Colt Army 45 cal and a new Pietta 1851 Colt Navy 36 cal. I know of two outdoor ranges which are...
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