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    Why cushion wads?

    In researching my limited library of pre-1865 writings, I do not see reference to using a cushion wad between the over powder wad and the shot. Later publications reference the use of a cushion wad in a cartridge to fill unused space for proper shell length and crimp. Most modern writing about...
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    Flintlocks Featured on "Kentucky Afield" TV

    Should be on youtube in a few days. show trailer
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    Lyman Plains bullet, #508656

    Anyone shooting the Lyman Plains bullet, #508656? I would like to try this in a T/C 26”, 1:48 twist 50 cal barrel. What loading do you use and what accuracy do you get with it?
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    What happened to the dove???

    September 1st has been the opening day of dove season for as long as I can remember. I usually take time off work to hunt on opening day. I have seen several times when cold fronts the last week of August would move through and push some of the birds ahead of it but this year is very different...
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    Wad punch for 12ga

    I am punching my own wads for 12ga using 1/8” hard density duro-felt. I have a ¾” arch punch and have punched and lubricated about 100 to test. They shoot great but I am not pleased with the fit in the bore. I am considering going up to a 13/16” punch for a tighter fit. If you are punching...
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    ITX Shot (new non-toxic)

    Got the new Ballistic Products catalog in the mail today. ITX Shot is listed as a new product. It is also listed on their website but is shown as out of stock. $130/7# jar. Some of the claims: 20% denser than steel shot, similar to bismuth but not as brittle, USFWS approved non-toxic. This looks...
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    Fg 12 ga loads

    “For most any 12 ga. a load of 3 3/4 drs. of Fg and 1 1/4 oz. of shot will not be too heavy unless the gun is very light, and so loaded, a good 12 ga. properly choked will kill its game just as well as a modern 12 ga. with long range loads. For lighter work, 3 1/4 drs. and 1 1/8 oz. shot will...
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    12 ga. mini nitro cards

    Saturday’s weather was a little nicer than I expected. My daughter agreed that she would go to the gun club with me and run the traps so I could shoot my New Englander 12 ga. The payment to her was to let her shoot the 50 bird sporting clays course with her modern gun before we tried the skeet...
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    Friendship skeet load restrictions?

    What loads can be used to shoot skeet and sporting clays on the NMLRA ranges at Friendship?
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    Results from Idaho

    IDAHO FISH AND GAME HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE Boise, ID Date: January 17, 2008 Contact: Ed Mitchell (208) 334-3700 commission changes muzzleloader rule The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Thursday, January 16, dropped the requirement for an external pivoting hammer from the rules on...
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    Antique caplock rifle

    One of my business associates brought this to our office for me to look at. This rifle has been passed down through his family for several generations. I did not have any tools to take measurements but I was able to snap these few pics. I did a search through my limited library but did not turn...
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    Leather for Old Army?

    I am looking for a holster for my 7 1/2" ROA. What do you use?
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    12 ga balls

    I’ve had really good results with shooting a .715 bare ball in a 12 gauge. In the past I have used a cast ball that was sprue”“less. The vendor that I got these from has changed suppliers and the balls now have a protruding sprue. Loading these bare, without a patch, it will be difficult to...
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    english flint life...or lack of

    I have been using English flints that I got from Dixie in my T/C flintlock and have had much better than average flint life and excellent spark. With these flints, it seemed the thinner the flint, the better it performed and the longer it lasted. I have one that has been through several hundred...
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    Cause of misfire?

    While hunting this past weekend a good friend was using a T/C caplock that misfired, three times at the same eight point buck within a matter of a few minutes. The deer was so confused, or maybe laughing too hard that he did not run away. I guess he was waiting to see what would happen next. My...
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    Lead Shortage?

    I was in my local gun shop this week and was part of a discussion about the price of ammunition. The conversation began because some guy was buying 9mm ammo and complained about the price. The guy that runs the shop explained that the buyer should probably stock up because his most recent...
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    Smart Deer

    With the last ML deer season over in mid December. I haven’t but a few leftovers from last year in the freezer having not had the good fortune to refill. Had one of the best seasons ever but did not fill a tag. Over the past weekend I spent Sunday afternoon plinking at empty cans with a Ruger...
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