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  1. .36Rooster

    Not sure which one wins...

    All are 5 shot groups except for 95 gr load, which was a 3 shot group. Any 5 shot groups which had a flyer received a 6th shot to eliminate the flyer. 50 yds, 15-20 mph crosswind, drifting my balls to the right by 3 inches. .54, 1:60, .530 roundball, .2304 denim patch, 2f swiss, Patches...
  2. .36Rooster

    Turkeys are gobbling.

    Doing some work at a trout hatchery, setting a foundation. Every morning and afternoon, a pair of nuisance wildlife (bald eagles), perch at the top of a dead tree on the ridge above us and chitter and screech after committing their crimes....pretty cool...there's turkeys running around the...
  3. .36Rooster

    What tools do you have?

    Guys, i was seeing that pistol stock blanks are fairly cheap, and wouldn't mind keeping one in a vise and doing a little work on it from time to time (I do have a barrel and breech plug)... Im not interested in using any power tools even though i use them for a living...what are some of the...
  4. .36Rooster

    Anyone dryfire practice?

    I found out long ago that it mushrooms the nipples on my lyman, but by putting a spent .22 short on the nipple, it works fine...although eventually the .22 short gets so smashed and warped, that it needs to replace every 50 or so hammer drops...although i have slowed down with practing on...
  5. .36Rooster

    Anyone else thinks this looks like manure?

    Im talking about the 7 o clock to midnight of the muzzle. Its so out of round, its practically oval...i don't even know how something like this could be drilled...how does something like this even happen at the factory. I have never seen a drill capable of drilling an oval!...i need to know what...
  6. .36Rooster

    Anyone think this would look good on the front of a pietta navy?

    Am considering dovetailing this into the muzzle to correct my windage. , Too much flash? Just the right amount? Maybe i should go with something plain and indistinct? I am toying with whether it will add flare to the gun without distracting your eye from it...
  7. .36Rooster

    Challenge for the weekend....

    Im thinking: 3 cottontails with the pistol, Plus either: a badger, a shed antler, a picture of a bison a coyote, or an arrowhead/geode. I'll take any two out of the list, or just 2 cottontails and any other two other items. Sunrise to sunset Saturday with a 75 mile stretch of highway and...
  8. .36Rooster

    Pictures and a walk on the prairie today with my hawken...

    Pretty hot today. Did manage to see a couple coyotes, but they wouldn't come to the call. Don't blame them. Im not very hungry when its in the 90's either... Lot of antelope out this afternoon. I saw over 20 on the drive there alone. All the bucks are rounding up harems, including this little...
  9. .36Rooster

    September Squirrel count:

    Not sure if I'll go next weekend before the month's over yet or not. But looks like september has treated me pretty well so far...am considering casting some balls for if i do any more hunting. Not something i do very often, but i figure since i have a lead pot, and ladle, and lead, why give...
  10. .36Rooster

    Expired patch lube.

    Made up some patch lube last fall. Using the recipe: Castor Oil 4 oz. Murphy's Oil Soap 1 oz. Witch Hazel 4 oz. Isopropyl Alcohol (91%) 8 oz. Water (non-chlorinated) 16 oz. Dip patching in this twice and let it dry between. Makes a semi-dry patch material that's easy to carry & use. It...
  11. .36Rooster

    Cottontail....

    Me and a good buddy of mine put the super stalk on two rabbits this afternoon. Spotted them chasing each other at about 100 yds and we couldnt figure out how we could possibly approach them. Before long, they got down into a ravine and I saw my chance: quickly drop down behind the ridge and go...
  12. .36Rooster

    Day 1 of squirrel season:

    This pistol packing guy (me), pretty darn near limited out. Will hit it again tomorrow at my next spot: Wish me luck
  13. .36Rooster

    Northwest trade gun

    I'd like to read about some history and details concerning its use or watch a documentary on it, or some history that surrounds it. Can anyone recommend anything?
  14. .36Rooster

    Ready for squirrel season...

    She's a .44, accurate enough for head shots, 16 inch barrel, golf ball sized groups at 30 yds.
  15. .36Rooster

    Cva vest derringer

    Guys I picked up this little jewel. Couldn't resist it. Perfect condition made in the 1980's. All I need is a poker table and some crooked card players now. Seriously though, how do I get the nipple out, or more specifically, how do I find a wrench that will fit it? It seems like it's pretty...
  16. .36Rooster

    Past Lyman plains rifle makers..

    Guys, I understand that lyman has changed hands, and quality several times with its plains rifle. Can anyone tell me anything related to things like which company had the privilege to produce it during what years? Any material cuts and manufacturing shortcuts , and specifically, markings which...
  17. .36Rooster

    What is you guy's technique for peening a loose dovetail

    In terms of which tools, and your technique for using them? How do you guys do it? What are the things to be careful for? This old production rifle I've been restoring has loose front and rear sights. It's getting closer to the time I will fire it as I'm (hopefully) about done with the lock...
  18. .36Rooster

    Flintlock .40 squirrel hunters

    Just looking to gather information from a few of you flintlock guys: Am really considering a .40 flintlock as a squirrel rifle in the next year or so, but I have some reserve about this midsized caliber for squirrels. How many of you guys have done some serious squirrel hunting with one. (30...
  19. .36Rooster

    Kibler kits

    Guys I was looking at these for perhaps a later date to work on. My gun building knowledge is not quite yet up to it, but will get there soon enough... I was really liking the idea of a .40 southern flintlock, bit heavy for the kind of hunting I do though, but I'd love one. I think these are...
  20. .36Rooster

    Attention pietta colt shooters:

    What is the most finish-friendly way to clean the handgrip? I tend to avoid getting it dirty because it seems like my rag always comes out red at the end, but it's getting time again im afraid. What kind of stain do they use, and what solvents are safe with it? It's a beautiful grip.
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