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  1. M

    My first ever shoot went well.....

    :grin: :thumbsup: :hatsoff: Pretty much sums it up. Took my new to me GPR .54(as new with only 60 shots through it by previous owner) outa the safe, metho swabbed the bore, inserted the new ampco nipple, gathered all the gear together including vials of 60gn Wano fffg, .015" moose milked...
  2. M

    Lyman GPR "cleanout plug" question

    OK, I removed the cleanout plug for the first time clean of my new GPR..... how far should I screw it back in and should I use a drop of blue Loctite or just molly grease? Thanks, MM :redface:
  3. M

    7/16" or 3/8" rod for a .54 ?

    ..... with use of a brass bore guide? MM
  4. M

    What size fowling scraper?

    Dunno if this is a silly question but hey, I'm a newby. What size scraper should I get for my new to me Lyman .54 GPR and why? Maybe something I read suggested not to go with a like-sized one. :idunno:
  5. M

    My first smokepole..... new untried journey

    Just put a deposit on my first smokepole, a Lyman GPR percussion .54 cal Awaiting a permit to acquire through local gov weapons licensing before completing the purchase. It will come with a minnie mold of which the projectiles apparently shoot well, though I know this rifle is meant for patched...
  6. M

    EMSS Premium Lube?

    G'day, In reference to Eastern Maine Shooting Supplies Inc, has anyone used their Premium Lube/patches yet? Results and comparisons to NL1000 or Wonderlube? Received an email from Brent Bailey, Co President, stating that there is only a slight difference in their Premium Lube to the Wonderlube...
  7. M

    Raw horn..... How do you clear out webbings in cavity?

    G'day all, Got myself a pair of fresh raw 6" cow horns, freebies from work/meatworks, to have a first go at making a primer horn. They're out on an ants nest being stripped at the moment. How do I clear out the internal cavity which is clogged with webbed type pockets? Thanks Mucus
  8. M

    Wonder-lubed Patches

    Has anyone purchased and used these......comments? Mucus
  9. M

    Patch & ball sizings.......Best & Why

    G'day, For .54cal, I've read that .530"ball + .020"patch or .535"ball + .010"patch. For target shooting which combination would be better? I understand that the larger ball is heavier, it's the patch thickness I'm wondering about, thick or thin, does it effect performance? Also, how do...
  10. M

    Flint size?

    G'day I'm looking at beginning BP shooting with a new Lyman GPR .54 flinter and am trying to gather info to start up.Please bare with me, it's sponge time. Would a 3/4"x3/4" be the best size flint to start with? Mucus
  11. M

    G'day from Australia

    3 weeks ago I took my leverguns for a run at my local range and was fortunate enough to meet a friendly old couple in their mid 70's with flintlock long rifles, 2 Pennsylvanians and a Brown Bess. I'd never before seen muzzleloaders in action. After more than an hour of observation, chat and a...
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