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    #11 Percussion Caps

    This came in my inbox this morning: https://muzzle-loaders.com/products/rws-11-percussion-caps-no-1075-250-to-1000-pack-1?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=U0leJC1tYzIQ-CBg7MWpUYTxrXbLTIeDdN5-Pl5VOrY.BwF3Xt Good Luck! Walt
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    Flintlock flinching

    A club member let me shoot his Flintlock rifle a couple of times at a Match. I had a hard time ignoring the flash. The pan is about 6 inches or so from your face but when it goes off, it seems like it's right in front of your eyes. He talked me into buying one. I went out and practiced a...
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    Mr Bobby Hoyt

    I have a different address 2379 Mount Hope Road Walt
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    Cleaning jag getting stuck

    There are two types of jags out there. One has a tapered top and the other is just the end that holds the patch. The patch can ball up in the tapered area and become stuck. Since I've switched to the other referred to as a "Button" Jag, I haven't experienced that problem again. If yours is...
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    What CVA rifle is this?

    It's my understanding that Mr. Hoyt does not tamper with CVA or Traditions Patented Breech barrels. Walt
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    Lee 54 mold undersized

    My buddy has a Lee .490 mold that throws a .485 ball. Walt
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    Asking for a friend... Rusty bore issue?

    My local ML shop sells a course stainless-steel wool. They recommend using that. I’ve found it at the Dollard Tree for less money. I wrap it around a smaller caliber brush. Otherwise, I start with Permatex Valve Grinding Compound from the Auto Parts Store. Next, I use J-B Bore Cleaning Compound...
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    Asking for a friend... Rusty bore issue?

    Doesn't Evaporust eat Bluing if accidentally spilled? Thanks! Walt
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    What Part Of Clean It Now Don't You Understand?

    I'd like to find those people, strip them down, spray water on them, roll them in ash, and let them stay that way for a week until the lye starts eating their skin. Sounds like cruel and unusual punishment but so is the treatment they gave their muzzleloader! 😁 Walt
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    What Part Of Clean It Now Don't You Understand?

    I do what I call Field Cleaning at the range before I leave. I run a few damp patches down until they come out light gray, followed by dry patches. I also wipe the fouling off the barrel down by the lock. I like to do a full disassembly and cleaning when I get home. The longest I've gone on...
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    How you clean pan & frizzen?

    I mostly hunt targets but have always kept a damp cleaning patch on hand and wipe the flint, frizzen, and pan after every shot. Alcohol is one of the ingredients in my cleaner so fast drying. Walt
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    Need help picking a first rifle

    Greetings and welcome! Muzzleloaders have their own organization, the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA). They're Headquartered in Friendship, Indiana. There are seven Chapters in Virginia. The NMLRA Charter Club Program — The NMLRA You might want to join. There's a monthly...
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    How to apply patch lube.

    Do you still wipe between shots, per his directions? Walt
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    From Oregon

    Welcome from Cottage Grove! There are many years of knowledge and experience among our ranks. Walt
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    How to apply patch lube.

    I generally use precut patches. My goto lube is Bear Grease and Beeswax. I put a little on my thumb and rub it in one at a time. I do this while watching TV so it's not as time-consuming as it would be otherwise. Most patches have a rough side and a smooth. I only lube the smooth side...
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    There is an American company producing black powder

    The link doesn't work on any of my browsers. Walt
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    Visit to the Gun Works in Springfield OR

    I am fortunate to live about 20 minutes from there. They are wonderful, knowledgeable folks. I feel lucky to have them so close. My wallet, not so much. Walt
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    Visit to the Gun Works in Springfield OR

    Yes, not everything in their store is on the Website. Walt
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    Visit to the Gun Works in Springfield OR

    They don't list Consignments online. And a lot of money! Walt
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    Stuck

    I’ve had that problem before, but it was usually at the breech. If you’re using a Tapered Jag and a large cleaning patch (2” to 2.5”), the extra cloth balls up causing the rod to become stuck. I switched to a Button Jag and a smaller cleaning patch (1.5”), and it never happened again. Good...
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