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    Opener

    Opener here for grouse, ended up with a few spruce grouse with the SXS shotty
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    Fall Bear Hunt

    Well, seems I have a bear working my bait area and Ill be gearing up and trying my luck at taking one with the front stuffer..
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    what cal would a 14.7 mm ball be

    not good at figuring it out and the web is not helping....any info? thanks
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    Fat Wood

    Not sure if this is the right spot or not but does anyone carry fat wood in their kits? I was able to find a chunk of white pine that had so much resin in the wood. Burns great with little flame put to it.
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    How to easily identify twist rate

    Ive picked up 5 BP rifles and would like to figure out the twist rates, Any easy way to do this?
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    12 Gauge loads please

    I just recently purchased a SXS 12 G, what would be a good load to start out with for shooting?
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    Pedersoli SXS 12G shot gun

    What would be a decent price to pay for one (Used) I have a lead on one and not sure of the value, It looks to be in good shape and well taken care of. Might add to collection if I can get good deal on it.
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    turning 50 Cal into a smooth bore

    I have a 50 Cal CVA rifle, Barrle was bulged due to over load or not pack correctly, Whats your thoughts on having it drilled out to make a smooth bore? Im not sure how to check the inside for expansion other then running a bit down it to see if it bites or not? any ideas or suggestions? besides...
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    Buffalo Powder horn and shot gun gauge

    Started to make my powder horn and a powder/shot gauge for my .410. Need to figure out its happy amount then will cut it later to match. used a knife to scrape the crust off the horn and plan on using the tip with a wood plug inserted to keep it all one piece. Just need to plug the back and...
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    Easy to make a powder horn?

    I have 3 buffalo horns. Kinda old and beat up but wondering if it’s worth the effort to try and clean em up into powder horns of not?
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    Hello from Ontario Canada

    Like is says. From Ontario up in the North part. Next to Minnesota boarder. Not to many BP shooters around here or groups for that matter. So it’s me gathering guns and gear and trying to organize a shoot with buds or whomever wants to join. Dabbled in BP when I was younger. My father and uncle...
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    Northwestern Ontario

    Hello. Any North western folks on here?
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    TRADE Lee Bullet mold

    For trade 1 Lee double bullet mold. I live in Ontario Canada so shipping costs I am not sure. Looking for a leather gear bag if it’s fair trade ( not sure how much the bags are) or whatever you may think is fair trade value. If need be I can cover shipping if price is not out of this world.
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    Gear bag

    Needed a little bag to store caps patch some powder and other odds and ends. Got enough leather for 2. I’m just trying to figure out how to use the antler for a button. Want to use the points and not make a button. Any ideas?
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    My collection

    Ben collecting for a few years and about 3 -4 weeks ago I got 4 more from a dealer. I used to shoot a bit when I was younger. Loved the smell of burnt powder. Anyhow figured I’d toss a pic up minus the inline. need some warmer temps here before I start tinkering wit them and seeing how they shoot.
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    12 Gauge

    Picked this up but know nothing about it. Any help appreciated. The first 3rd of the barrel is hex tapered into round.
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    So this happened today

    Purchased a lymans BP trade rife. Took it out today to shoot. Gave the ole blow down the barrel to make sure no obstructions. Loaded it up and slammed a sabot down the pipe. Percussion cap went on and squeezed the trigger. Just the clap of the cap went off. Loaded another onto it and another...
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    410 smooth bore

    Well I got to get out and shoot the ole smooth bore and I must say with the help from here and the web I was right on target first go. Loaded with 35G of FFG and the same amout of #4 shot in both barrels. Went back 10 yards and took aim (LOL) squeezed of the first barrel and found it was high...
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    .410 load

    Hello all, New to the forum..... I picked up a nice little double barrel .410 and just wondering how much powder I should stick in to start. Only thing I could find on the WW Web is to do equal parts of powder to shot. Ill be running #3 and #6 shot mixed. Also trying to find wads for it. Not to...
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