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    7F powder

    I hear they're now putting a coating on it to keep it from drawing moisture.
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    soldering brass

    Here's a few suggestions.The post aboutthe heat is correct.Keep your heat more focused on the barrel as it is much thicker.After finding where you want your sight(sorry,can't help much there)you can take a pencil and mark around your sight.This will keep your solder where you want it as solder...
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    Making a Waterproof Trekking Tarp

    Thanks for the timely post Buffler.Just got my 10 yr. old a 10 oz. tarp for Christmas. Was planning on waterproofing it this week with Thompson's. I knew this wasn't really the way I wanted to do it.I was just now in the process of looking into other ways and thought I'd drop by here to...
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    50 smoothie

    Hey Russ T.,just checked North Stars site and didn't see anything in 50 cal. Did I miss something?
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    50 smoothie

    Thanks for the reply Russ T.,I will check out North Star. I'm in the process of a settler turned Indian around the 1750-60's located in the northwestern part of Va. I already own a nice built 62 cal. I'm learning how to build a little now (1 50 cal.kit and 1 45 pistol,in the process of a 50...
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    50 smoothie

    Hey guys, I'm about to purchase a 50 cal.smoothbore kit from sitting fox. Can anyone give me advice on it as far as PC for mid to late 1700's. Are there parts I can substitute to make it more PC.I really don't know about a 50 smoothie being correct for the time frame (but I don't see why...
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    Advice on gun to start with . . .

    I would have to agree with Steve and Billy Goat on this one,especially if you have 1200 to spend.I was in your exact shoes not to long ago.I got a traditions 50 kit.Being a complete rookie at building,I did enjoy the minor inletting and fitting.The bottom line is I own a nice looking and...
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    Time frame for beaver flap

    Hey guys, Just got finished looking at the modified bag made by grey whiskers,(VERY nice job, and by the way,welcome to the big 5-0 club).Just wondering,is there a time period for a beaver flap on a bag? Thanks
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    Christian Family Days Rondezvous Oct 27-29th

    Sounds like a great camp.Wish I lived closer. :(
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    Va. Bacon revisited

    I don't soak mine,just slice it in the skillet and fry it up.Have a couple slices of bread and plenty of coffee.If you want something really good,throw a big hunk in your cast iron pot with a bag of pinto beans and let it simmer all day.
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    waterproofing

    Would this be ammonium alum or pickling alum?
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    SLR FALL RENDEZVOUS Nov. 10 - 12, 2006

    Hey Gates, You know Skeeter and I will be there.It's a good time with plenty of shootin'.Let's see if we can't get some new guys to join the fun.
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    hemp jewelry cord...........

    I just discovered hemp not to long ago myself.Since then I've braided a hat band,braided some to tie my measures to my shootin' bag ,decorated an Indian style haversack,and just finished up braidin' a horn strap.Needless to say I'm hooked on the stuff.Of course if anybody lights a fire close to...
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    It's Official

    I was runnin' low on powder and had a last minute shoot this weekend.Drove 25 miles and paid 21.95 for a can.Rainin' all weekend and didn't get to shoot.Think I'll frame it.
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    Conrad Humble rifle

    Thanks once again Deutscher.I do recall Mr.Hankla mentioning Schroyer often.
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    Conrad Humble rifle

    Thanks for clearing that up for me Okwaho.I'm pretty new to the rifle scene.This forum gives me more information than I can absorb.Could someone please give some of the characteristics that lean this rifle towards York Co.? Thanks
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    Conrad Humble rifle

    Thanks for the reply Deutscher.I agree,it was surprisingly(to me )VERY heavy.Could this be considered a transitional rifle build?
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    Conrad Humble rifle

    Hey guys, Went to a heritage days event.Met a very nice gentleman by the name of Mel Hankla from Kentucky.He gave a portrayal of an old Simon Kenton.He also had a flintlock made in the latter 1700's made by Conrad Humble.Mr. Hankla is trying to find out who Humble could have learned from.Conrad...
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    Rattlesnake?

    We clen 'em up and marinte 'em a couple hours.Throw 'em on the grill.If ya get it right you can pull the meat off one section of backbone from head to tail.
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    Documentaries

    Thanks No Deer.That sounds like a must have :thumbsup:
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