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    Need to make a part into a spring, procedure?

    On another thread I started, I showed the progress on my matchlocks lock. At this time, I will need a flat spring to return the serpentine(cock), back into battery after firing. The kit included a part (see picture), that I'm positive is to be said spring. My dilemma is, in its current form it...
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    Matchlock lock coming along.

    Got my lock partially completed tonight. I know what people are going to say, "oh my God, he's using a nylock nut to hold the lever on". Yes, I am, and I've also got an 8-32 hex screw putting tension on the pivot point of the cock. I fully realize this is not historically correct, and I don't...
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    Where to obtain flat spring steel?

    The matchlock kit I'm building requires a piece of small flat spring steel to put tension on the lever that lowers the serpentine that holds the slow match. The kit included a piece of flat steel but it's in now way spring steel. Wondering where I can get a piece maybe 1/2 inch wide by about 6...
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    Waited all year to hunt in the snow...

    And now I'm too tired to go out. Been out running the snowblower all morning, and shoveling the walks. Now I'm too tired to go out. We got our first nice snowfall in several years, and I'm feeling it. We've got more predicted on Friday night, so hopefully I'll be able to get out on Saturday.
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    English matchlock, heres where Im at so far.

    Just inletted the pan area this evening. Still a lot left to do. This cold weather will keep me working indoors, and I'm hoping to get a good deal more work done on this gun before spring.
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    Weld paste, It worked........

    Tried the weld paste that was suggested here, on my matchlock pan. It worked. First try I just slathered it along the edges of the pan like caulk, then hit it with the propane torch. It didnt seep under the part like I thought it would. I then applied the paste directly to the part of the pan...
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    Did matchlocks ever have touchhole liners installed?

    Or was that method not invented back then? I know a lot original flintlocks had them, but what about matchlocks? I installed one in the barrel of my matchlock build simply because I had one leftover from a previous flintlock build. I'm not concerned with 100 percent historical accuracy, just...
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    Attaching pan on matchlock?

    Hoping someone can help me. I've got a Rifle Shoppe matchlock kit. I'm at the point of attaching the pan. However I'm not real sure how to go about it. My thinking is taking me in two directions, attach it to the barrel, or to the stock. I was thinking of soldering it to the barrel, but I'm...
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    What size ball for a .75 caliber?

    When I finally finish my Rifle Shoppe matchlock, I plan to at least try shooting round balls. The bore is .75 caliber. What is a good sized ball for such a bore? Thanks.
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    Worked on my matchlock kit finally.

    I've got a left handed matchlock kit I bought from the Rifle Shoppe two years ago. I worked on it for a few months, then it got shelved as other projects took precedence. I finally got some desire back to work on it again. That's how I am, work on something, get bored, put it away, work on...
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    Medieval hand gonne...

    Anyone else ever build one of these? I made one out of some junk I had lying around. Have it mounted to an old end table leg. Looks remarkably like one I saw a drawing of in a weapons book I have. I use it on the 4th of July to make noise. I wouldn't trust it for actually firing a projectile...
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    Why is discussion of making ypur own powder frowned upon here?

    I know of a lot of guys who make their own powder. I'm getting into it myself in order to not get stuck should one of the commercial outfits go under again. The Goex plant going south put everyone in a tizzy. I feel making my own stuff would make that a non issue. I don't see why speaking about...
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    Carriages for scale cannon?

    I've had my eyes on either a Coehorn mortar, or a half scale 6 pounder. Problem is, I can't seem to find anyone who makes or sells carriage kits. Barrels no problem, carriages no. Is this something I'd have to make myself? I could do it but who sells plans even? Anyone have a lead?
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    Heard some birds this morning.

    Went on a scouting run to my hunting area this morning. Been very busy so far this spring and havent had any time to scout until now. Heard two distant gobblers on the far hillside. A good ways off but still promising. The area I hunt has been losing its turkey population over the last decade...
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    Hern Ironworks Coehorn Mortar.

    Anyone own one? I'd like to have one some day. Would make a cool piece to touch off on the 4th of July, or to launch cement filled cans up into the farmers field across the street( I'd retrieve them of course).
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    What length barrel is your turkey gun?

    I see a lot of guys are using long barreled fowlers for turkeys. How many of you use a shorter barrel and why? For me, most all of my turkey hunting is done in forested lands. To that end, I wanted something light and portable. Something easy to get positioned on a bird if it were to come in...
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    Forgot the shot.....

    I did a dumb thing today. I was at the club patterning my 20 gauge smoothbore for our upcoming turkey season. I prefer simplicity so my shot loads are made using wadded Hemmings paper and paper shot cups with pre weighed shot charges. Gives me decent patterns out to 25 or so yards. Well I don't...
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    Traditions deer hunter for $50.00

    Let me say right off the bat, I'm not a fan of Traditions guns. I work with a guy who knows I shoot muzzleloaders. He said to me he has a flintlock he wanted to sell. He asked if I was interested. He didn't say what make and model. All he said was "I'll take $50.00 bucks for it. I said "sold"...
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    Im leaving a hunting spot.

    I've had permission to hunt a piece of private property for about 9 years. Until this year it was great, it was myself, my two sons, and two other guys. We each knew where our stands were, and we never stepped on anyone's toes. Well, the property owner has decided that not enough deer have been...
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    Optimum flash hole distance from breech face?

    What do you consider the optimum distance for the flashole to be in relation to the breech face. I just drilled, tapped, and installed this flash hole liner tonight in my .75 caliber matchlock barrel. It's coming in right around 5/32nds, or .16 inch from breech face to the center of the flash...
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