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  1. K_P

    Butt Plate and Toe Plate for Bucks County Rifle

    I am in the very early stages of a Bucks County build. I just received my shipment from Larry Zornes of brass and iron bits. However, the toe plate for this rifle is a bit of a mystery to me. The attached photo is of the casting for what I believe is the toe plate. I'm having trouble...
  2. K_P

    Tried and True Danish Oil versus Boiled Linseed Oil finish--question on application

    I'm fairly new to muzzle loading, but I've refinished a few stocks in recent years for modern rifles. I really like a hand-rubbed BLO finish and have put in the time to make them come our right. Now that I'm building my first muzzleloader (Bucks County), I'm experimenting with aqua fortis...
  3. K_P

    1.5 F instead of 2 F in flintlock rifle

    Given the scarcity of real BP these days, what are your thoughts on using 1.5 f Swiss rather than 2 f in a .50 caliber flinter? From what I've read, 1f is generally reserved for canons and very large bore firearms, 2 f is more appropriate for most calibers of long guns, 3 f is generally priming...
  4. K_P

    Tools or tool kits for stock finishing

    I recently purchased a semi-finished stock from a forum member here. It's a Jacob Dubbs/Bucks County replica. Because it's a beautiful piece of curly maple and because I'm new to the process, I also ordered a 1 x 8 plank of curly maple to practice carving/shaping to improve my woodworking...
  5. K_P

    Best methods pouring round balls and/or gear recommendations

    I've got the lead. I've got the mold. The bottom-pour melting pot backorder didn't come through. I just want to pour decent round balls for my .50 cal flinter. Any suggestions for melting/fluxing/pouring the lead? I was drawn to the bottom pour mold based on some youtube videos. It seems...
  6. K_P

    TRADE Bear Grease

    I've got an ample supply of bear grease, rendered from fat from black bears taken by friends here in NW Montana/northern Idaho. I will confess: I have no idea of it's value to traditional muzzleloaders. I am new to this game, having only recently acquired a used lefty Investarm .50 cal...
  7. K_P

    Flash hole liner maintenance

    Please forgive me if this is painfully basic. I recently acquired a used Investarm 50 caliber flintlock. It has a stainless steel flash hole liner that you install/remove with an Allen wrench. Is it advisable to routinely remove and clean this liner and the threads themselves? If so...
  8. K_P

    Hello from Paradise

    Good evening. New as of yesterday, signing in from northwest Montana. I recently picked up a LEFTY Investarm 50 caliber flintlock. I stripped it down, cleaned it meticulously (I'm part raccoon--that's part of my "making it mine" ritual) and shot it for the first time this past Sunday...
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