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  1. Hatchet-Jack

    Who's going to the CLA show in Lexington this weekend?

    I was wondering who is going to the CLA show this Friday/Saturday in Lexington KY? I'll be there all day Friday. https://www.longrifle.com/event/26th-annual-cla-show-meeting/
  2. Hatchet-Jack

    Our trip to NMLRA Spring Nationals 2022

    Pic of my 11 year old son shooting my Kibler SMR at the primitive range. That's @Loja man and his son in the background. Helping me load my smoothbore Fowler Loja man shooting my Smoothbore. He hit the X first shot! My son practicing his hawk throw Our neighbors camp The view from our tent
  3. Hatchet-Jack

    Call to action: Flintlock-only Deer Season KY - Commission meeting today

    I received this email last night. For those of you in Kentucky that support the idea of a Flintlock only season please find your District Commissioner by going to this link and look at the counties they each represent. You can either call them or send them an email. The meeting is today so don't...
  4. Hatchet-Jack

    Moravian inspired build

    I'm starting a Moravian inspired build. I'll use this post as a build along. The picture below is a photo of an Andrew Albrecht rifle. I scaled it up to make a pattern. Checking the parts look right. My friend and teacher cutting the pattern. Cutting the basic shape of the stock
  5. Hatchet-Jack

    Well here I go again starting another build! Moravian influenced flintlock.

    Well I just finished up my Fowler build and I'm already starting up the next this Saturday. I'll be heading over to my friend and mentors shop to get going on this next project. This will be my first "stick" build. I'm going for a Moravian influenced flintlock. I love the lines of these early...
  6. Hatchet-Jack

    Finished Jim Chambers PA Fowler

    Here are some pics of my Jim Chambers PA Fowler I just finished up. I started this build in June of 2021 after I picked up my Kit from Jim and Barbie at the NMLRA nationals in Friendship IN. It has been a great experience and I have learned so many new skills during this project. I owe a lot to...
  7. Hatchet-Jack

    Was a Fowler sometimes a Musket?

    I'm interested in this because I'm working on a Fowler build and very interested in the history. In my my mind a Musket is a military gun like a Brown Bess, made for military not for hunting. But when men picked up their Smoothbore Fowling pieces and headed off to join up with a Militia was the...
  8. Hatchet-Jack

    SOLD Deerskins into Buckskins Video

    This is a great DVD teaching everything you need to know about tanning deerskins with brains, soap or eggs. $20.00 shipped media rate to the lower 48 states. PayPal Friends, Zelle, Cleared Check or MO. PM me for details and questions.
  9. Hatchet-Jack

    SOLD Traditions Shenandoah .50 cal Flintlock with Extras

    I'm selling my Traditions Shenandoah .50 Caliber Flintlock. I bought it a couple of years ago. This would be a great starter flintlock for someone. The Lock functions perfectly and produces a lot of sparks. Full disclosure: The barrel has some small dings/scratches that have been touched up with...
  10. Hatchet-Jack

    CLOSED Two books Cincinnati and the Civil War

    Two books published locally about the Civil War and Cincinnati. These are about 180 pages each. 8 1/2 x 11. $40.00 for both + free media rate shipping to the lower 48. I accepted PayPal, Zelle, Check or MO.
  11. Hatchet-Jack

    SOLD The Longest Raid of the Civil War Signed Book

    Great condition. Signed by the author. $30.00 + free media rate shipping to the lower 48 states. PM if interested. I accept Paypal, Zelle, personal check, money order
  12. Hatchet-Jack

    Who went to the CLA in Lexington KY?

    I spent the day down at the CLA show today. I'm curious were any of you there? I got to watch Jim finish this SMR in .36 which later one lucky guy one in a raffle. Mike Miller was there displaying some of his works of art. Here's a few pics of some rifles that caught my eye.
  13. Hatchet-Jack

    My next build Jim Chambers PA Fowler

    I picked up my PA Fowler Kit in .62 cal or 20 gauge from Jim and Barbie Chambers at Friendship. They are wonderful folks. I had the pleasure of having dinner with them over at their camp site one night. This is going to be my squirrel, Turkey and maybe even try to bag a Deer gun. I'll also use...
  14. Hatchet-Jack

    Shooting my Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle

    I spent the day working up a load using a .440 RB over various thicknesses of patches and lubes and Goex 3F. My best group was with 50 grains Goex 3F and .017 cotton drill cloth. I got a 3" group at 25 yards. I know I can get tighter groups. I'm going to try a .445 RB and maybe a .020 patch...
  15. Hatchet-Jack

    CVA Mountain Pistol refinished

    Here's another one I recently refinished. I bought this old CVA Mountain Pistol several years ago. I didn't like the blonde finish on the wood. I finally got around to refinishing the wood and the metal. Here are some before and after pictures. Before After
  16. Hatchet-Jack

    My Jim Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle is done

    My Jim Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle Kit is finally done! I'll be heading to the range tomorrow to try it out with some friends. I've attached pictures for those that are interested. Details: .45 Cal 60" in total 46" Swamped Green Mountain Barrel 1/70 twist Track of the Wolf Toe Plate 13 3/4"...
  17. Hatchet-Jack

    Kibler Southern Mountain rifle kit and supplies arrived. It's going to be a fun build.

    My Kibler Southern Mountain .45 kit arrived yesterday. It's going to be fun building this kit. https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/CrqyHh80R9iuTLhIcvRccQ.xG4qLNFrwoAN6R174und9K
  18. Hatchet-Jack

    My Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle Kit is shipping!

    I ordered my SMR kit in .45 with an upgraded "Fancy" maple stock in early December. I just got an email today telling me they are ready to ship it! Below is one of Jim's finished guns. This is the finish I want. I will be using Tannic Acid and Iron Nitrate with some darkened areas using bone...
  19. Hatchet-Jack

    Jim Kibler's bbl rifling process

    Jim Kibler posted this video about his rifle lathe. He shows how he is rifling barrels .40 cal and smaller. Pretty cool!
  20. Hatchet-Jack

    Where can I buy Nodules for knapping Gun Flints?

    Hi folks! I learned Flint knapping on obsidian as a kid. I would like to try my hand at knapping my own gun flints. Does anyone know where I can buy English Flint large nodules? Dixie Gun Works lists them. Anyone bought theirs...
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