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    Mixing Lead & Alloys

    I did a search on this and couldn't find my answers so I'll ask even though it has likely been discussed before. I have pure, soft lead that I normally run roundball for my rifles with. I also have a lot of wheel weight lead alloy that I use to run roundball for my smoothbores with. What I am...
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    Gun Show - Big Lake Alaska

    Houston High School Gun & Outdoor Show, April 25 & 26, 10 AM - 5 PM both days. Location: Big Lake Lions Recreation Center Admission $5 Proceeds benefit Houston High School Activities and Athletic Programs. Guns, Accessories, Outdoor Gear, and a Special Shipment of Hard To Find Ammunition!
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    Poll on Professionally Proofed Muzzleloaders

    I'm conducting a study for a research project. There is possibly a method of obtaining professional proofing services so I'm curious about your opinion on this subject. I prefer that we don't beat dead horses on the pros and cons of muzzleloaders from India. It would be helpful if you would...
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    H & R Springfield Stalker

    Anyone out there have a H & R Springfield Stalker that you can tell us about? I understand that they were made back in the 70s in both .58 and .45 caliber. How does it shoot? What are your overall impressions of the gun? I've heard that not many were made, are they fairly rare? Reason I'm asking...
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    My Mortar - Photo Test

    Another thread got me curious so I'm just testing here and thought that I'd throw up some photos of my mortar. Base is just scrap lumber so I could start putting some shot downrange. DD posted formula for a better looking base so I'll likely replace this one when I get around to it. I did...
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    Great Idea, Poor Execution

    Mods, as you will see, this canteen is not strickly HC so please feel free to move but I thought that this might be interesting to readers of this particular forum.... It's a long story but hopefully all will find my folly entertaining! So this past fall, I had the great idea that I needed to...
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    Busy Weekend in South-Central Alaska

    Alaska Gun Collectors Association Spring Gun Show Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds ”“ Palmer Saturday, March 24th, 10:00am ”“ 5:00pm Sunday, March 25th, 10:00am ”“ 5:00pm Admission ”“ $7 Children 12 and under free! Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show MARCH 23, 24, & 25th Friday - noon to 7 pm Saturday -...
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    Holy Smoke - Scary Indian Muskets!!!

    OK, this may seem like fanning the flames but holy smokes! I own one Indian-built musket but it definately wasn't from these folks. Just check out the quality materials that they are bragging that they build these from! NV Sikligar NV Sikligar is the brand name of these fine pieces (O.S.)...
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    Jud Brennen @ AK Gun Collectors Show

    I worked a few hours this morning at the AGCA (Alaska Gun Collectors Association) gun show at the Palmer Fairgrounds this morning and was surprised to see that Jud Brennen has made the trip down from Delta Junction for the show. If you have never had the opportunity to see Jud's work, you owe it...
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    RIP Musketman!

    Just receieved the news from Claude in the announcement section. So long Musketman. You'll be missed by those us us who enjoyed your sense of humor and your good common sense. Rest in Peace Randy. Russ
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    Alaska State Rendezvous

    Alaska State Rendezvous, 23-31 July, Mendeltna, AK, contact Mark Cunningham, Booshway (907) 479-3631. Please try to maintain a pre-1840 camp. If you don't have period gear, don't let that scare you away. A modern campsite is nearby and all with an interest in traditional sidelock muzzleloaders...
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    Alaska Territorial Matches

    Alaska Territorial Matches and annual burger fest, 7-10 July, USSA Range, mile 94 Parks Hwy., call Keith Bayha (907) 746-6662 for more information.
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    Paint Job

    A friend of mine suggested this paint job as a way to cover up a crappy two-piece stock on an old unfinished rifle kit that I picked up. I was originally going to turn the gun into something for my kids to shoot but decided to keep it as a spare for adults to play with. Call it a quasi-schimmel.
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    Jaeger Influenced F&I Period Rifle?

    I've been chatting online with a guy who has a rifle for sale that he describes as a Jaeger. While it is definately Jaeger influenced, I'm thinking that it will work fairly well as a rifle that may have been built during the F&I War period with a little work. Rear sight appears to be...
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    CVA Lock Sear Replacement Instructions

    I picked up a used CVA Squirrel Rifle for my daughter to shoot. The sear is chipped and the set trigger adjustment screws were real loose so I ordered replacement parts from Deer Creek. What I'm hoping is that some of you folks on the forum can provide me with step by step instructions for...
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    Folk Art Painted Schimmel Rifles

    Anyone know of some good web resources, articles, photos or books on Pennsylvania Dutch folk art painted schimmel rifles? I obtained an old Miroku Kentucky rifle kit for cheap and turned it over to a Pennsylvania native gunbuilding friend of mine. He immediately suggested making it over as a...
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    Primitive Rear Sight Photos

    I swear that I remember seeing a thread in which the originator requested others to post photos of primitive rear sights on smoothbores. After considerable time using the search feature, I still can't find it. perhaps someone will point me in the right direction. Meanwhile, if any of you would...
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    Revolutionary War vs F&I War Powder Horn Style

    I'm looking for your opinions: What, other than a base lobe, defines whether a powder horn is either Revolutionary War or French & Indian War styled. I've looked through the Sibley's book and I'm trying to figure out defining characteristics.
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    Aging Guns with ERA "Grungy Gun" Finish

    Have any of you ever aged a gun using the process that Larry Williams of Early Rustic Arms uses to obtain his "grungy gun" finish? He describes in in the Jan/Feb 2004 issue of the Backwoodsman magazine. I've searched and found similar methods to age the metal but I'm also interested in possibly...
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