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    54 renegade, fixed

    hello everyone, Ive been gone for a while but, im back. After the fire an old Renegade was given to me and it needed a little work. So I got of my duff and got it all back together. She an old renegade with the double triggers. Hope to score some BP from a friend pretty soon so I can get this...
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    swamped barrels, What purpose did they serve

    So, a swamped barrel has been thrown around the forum lately and im just wandering what was the purpose in the 18th century? Where all rifles made with a swamped barrel or were there some straight barrels aswell? It seems to me the swamped would have been very hard to make as apposssed to a...
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    where can I buy balls in bulk

    Title says it all where can I buy for a good price. I did a search but didnt come up with much. thanks ahead of time Howdy.
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    Where to buy, the right rifle

    Im looking for something Pre Rev, sort of coming into my own at about 1774-1777. Where could I spend my money wisely on a rifle/smoothbore that would be PC passable in my time frame above or possably a couple of years earlier then 1774. Id like to find the right rifle as that is the hardest...
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    Sitting fox fowlers

    What do you guys thing of these kits and what era would they represent if any/ Im looking for something Pre Rev, sort of coming into my own at about 1774-1777. Link With a Virgina stock prolly 28 gauge. Or Link Link
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    CVA Hunter Hawkins.

    I have a .54 cal hunter hawkins barrel. Im in need of a stock that will fit or that I can make fit. Do any of you Learned gemtlemen or ladies have a suggestion to help me in my time of need. I plan on calling Deercreek to see what he may have on the self, but any suggestion will be...
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    my knife

    heres a knife a buddy made for me. The shape isnt really what i wanted but he did a very good job. The blade is an old knife my parents used to use when I was little. Its been reshaped, and it hold a edge like no mans buisness. knife
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    CVA hawkens or hunter hawkens need stock

    hey fellas, Ive called deer creek and they have replacement and kit stocks available, but I thought I might ask here if anyone has one laying around they may want to sell resonably? Its a barrel project I bought a year or so ago and just want to finish it. Id rather use a hawkens with the...
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    Oak dowel for ram rod.

    okay Went to local wood dealer today looking around and went past the dowel selection. I found oak dowel that would fit a rifle I have at home and thought Maybe I could use this. Can it be used or is hickory a better bet? thanks guys. :confused:
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    sitting fox kits.

    Anyone built one of his kits? If so could you post a pic and tell me the quality of the kit and how easy Sitting fox is to work with?
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    about CVA and Traditions long rifles

    Im looking to buy one in a kit soon and want to know what everyone here thinks of each one of them. Im looking at the CVA and Traditions Kentucky. Are they quality arms? How long are the barrels? Are the locks any good? Thanks guys.
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    never been to a rondy

    okay title says it all. the question is what do I need? there are a few coming up here in central MO soon. I dont plan on camping out the whole weekend cuz gota work but what would i take if I did or could stay? I know I am the typical green horn,.
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    Mo deer season is over.

    Well subject says it all. Its over and nothing to show for it. I guess thats why its called hunting and not shooting. Grats to all the hunters that bag some game this year. no regrets this was my sons 1st year and we had plenty of time together with Mother Nature. :grin:
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    KIK powder

    Anyone use this stuff? How does it compare to goex cause it looks like a good price if its good powder.
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    cva mnt rifle 54 cal.

    Anyone have any experience with this rifle. I just bought a barrel that I plan to convert to a flinter. First is this possible? Second what is the twist rate? and do you have any suggestions on a load RB and MINI OR MAXI? Thanks :v
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    gun value help

    What is a CVA Mt. rifle 50. cal in excellent condition worth? And while we are at it what about a CVA squirrel .32, excellent condition with only about a 1 inch chip off the butstock. ( looks like someone dropped it on the but plate). just wondering.
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    here she is

    my wife took the pic and I was talking so this is what you get.
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    !st ML deer today

    I my first today and the cva 50 cal really anchored her. Cant figure out how to put pic on the forum.
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    1-48 twist PRB

    Will a barrel with a 1-48 twist .50 shoot a PRB well enough for close range target and hunting. :confused:
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    New form MO. ozarks

    Howdy all, Ive been creeping around the boards and posted a few times. I reeaalllyyy like this site. Everyone here is helpful and knowledgeable. Couldnt ask for a better teacher for a newbie. thanks all the future help. :hatsoff:
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