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  1. Kenn

    What mistakes have you noticed in movies/tv shows that happen in the BP era like Daniel Boone, Patriot etc?

    It's possible with the family's low economic situation that Charles Ingalls owned a Civil War surplus weapon — most likely a muzzleloader. I don't recall seeing Michael Landon carrying one, but I've not viewed every episode of the series. Rather than pre-made paper cartridges, he may indeed have...
  2. Kenn

    Hello From Western Wyoming

    Another welcome from Arizona — not so well-run.
  3. Kenn

    Black powder or Pyrodex

    CCI was the only brand available for me back in 1980 & a few years after. I had no problems with them. Without giving a boring personal history, I ventured into re-enacting & musket caps. Years passed, & I returned to a .54 cal GPR — the best I've ever experienced (for me at least), but I'd...
  4. Kenn

    New guy here….54 cal

    Another welcome from Arizona. We in the southern central desert areas just can't seem to get rid of summer temperatures. Here it is 5 November & we're looking at predicted daytime highs in the low nineties! .54 calibre is also my favourite & the GPR & GPH are excellent firearms. I've always...
  5. Kenn

    Lyman?

    I've found the Lyman GPR to be the most accurate of any muzzleloaders I own or have shot. I began BP in 1980 by invitation to join a swell local organisation, Sawtooth Mountain Men (SMM). I purchased a .50 cal Thompson Center Hawken kit & the rest is history. Had many excellent hours with that...
  6. Kenn

    Some real old prices

    That's no exaggeration! In my small (at the time) town, they'd probably phone the local guys with Sheriff's deputies as backup & state police on call! The shop's name was Garrigan's Sporting Goods. He seemed to stock everything from fishing gear to firearms with related accessories in the...
  7. Kenn

    Some real old prices

    You're all creating unique mental images of "back in the day" & I'm thankful for all of them! Keep 'em comin'. Back in the early fall of 1961, I'd saved enough funds from part-time employment at the swimming pool as a new seventh grade junior high student. I purchased a sweet bolt action...
  8. Kenn

    What mistakes have you noticed in movies/tv shows that happen in the BP era like Daniel Boone, Patriot etc?

    In Open Range gunfight, Costner is shown in several scenes shaking his revolver to remove spent cartridges. Pretty awkward for an experienced gunfighter. Use the ejector rod, dummy!
  9. Kenn

    BEWARE! I got ripped off

  10. Kenn

    BEWARE! I got ripped off

    Your description shouted "scam." Apparently, the site is only six months old, & I must admit that at first blush it appears legitimate. However, you mentioned a minimum purchase amount (DING) & a required third party for payment (DING). Right away it'd have my radar sending alarms. Sorry for...
  11. Kenn

    A new high price for a T/C Hawken

    You wouldn't happen to be "Crockford from Rockford," as in northern Illinois, as in 10 – 12 miles west of Belvidere? Anyway, I had a similar conversation at pawn shops in central Arizona. They'll accept them, but the maximum payout is usually $45 – $50. A real custom model MIGHT bring more, but...
  12. Kenn

    New member from Australia

    Welcome! How ya goin'? Which state do you call home? Anywhere near Ascot or Morley, W.A.?
  13. Kenn

    LYMAN GPR Users Unite and tell us your story

    I've wanted to do that for some time. Finally able to purchase a kit early last winter & give it a try. Sure took some patience though. Now just let the patina naturally occur.
  14. Kenn

    MUST HAVE features on a possibles bag?

    The practical recommendations & objective suggestions well-illustrate the extensive experience of Loyalist Dave (brother Marine). Read at least twice! Just a suggestion: if you're compartmentalising or modularising items for your bag, consider pre-loading paper cartridges at home. They'll...
  15. Kenn

    Springfield 1842

    Folks lived different lifestyles 150+ years ago. It's possible that many didn't find the '42 too heavy to manage. There are some today who will say a heavier rifle or musket actually steadies their aim. Each to his/her own, eh? Whatever works.
  16. Kenn

    I’m Getting Back Into It Gang

    It's unmentionably sad to have a good member depart, regardless if there's an occasional mention of unmentionables. I should mention, however, that it's an unmentionably happy event to have that individual return! ALL the stores in my area still have "bare cupboards" in shooting supplies. While...
  17. Kenn

    LYMAN GPR Users Unite and tell us your story

    I've always favoured the GPR's appearance & construction (Interarms), & I was able to secure two .54 cal. kits after quite a number of years. One was finished with a vintage look, & the other in a polished in-the-white. The latter will be allowed to develop its own unique patina which...
  18. Kenn

    Shooting Bag Question

    You can ditch the ball starter if you cone your weapon's muzzle.
  19. Kenn

    Pilgrim from Tucson Az!

    The range could use more, but few things are truly ideal. C.G. is fortunate to have the range as it is, & those I've encountered have been congenial, safe & inclined to shoot "unmentionables." There was a time once a month on an early Saturday morning when the Sawtooth group would need to extend...
  20. Kenn

    Pilgrim from Tucson Az!

    Yes, sorry to say. The group disbanded in the early 1990s. Nothing "in the wind" since then unless you're interested in Civil War reenactment/living history with the Arizona Civil War Council (ACWC) which is an excellent organisation. There are a few small groups in the state, but nothing in the...
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