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  1. Brazos John

    WANTED Where Did The Ratings Go?

    I may have missed the discussion, but, where did the seller/buyer ratings go? :dunno: I thought they were a pretty good idea.
  2. Brazos John

    If It's SOLD, Mark The Listing SOLD.

    Lots of items have been SOLD, but the titles don't show it. If you (the Seller) don't know how to mark it SOLD, ask, and someone will explain it. Thanks. Now, back to the regularly-scheduled antics of our compatriots.
  3. Brazos John

    Powder for Longer or Shorter Barrels.

    I had never thought about this, but it sure makes sense. I have both long and short barrels, but haven't consider the length when loading my horn. So, the way I understand it: 1. When you want the max push to the ball, it seems you would want the powder to burn completely in the barrel. So, use...
  4. Brazos John

    Labeled Diagram of a Lock by L&R.

    Here is a diagram with labeled parts from L&R Locks. I still don't know the names of all of the parts, but this should help. Other locks may be different. YMMV. FROM: https://lr-rpl.com/diagram-of-parts-flintlock/ Diagram of Parts – Flintlock Disassembly/Assembly Instructions with the...
  5. Brazos John

    CCI Caps.

    At the reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto, I had several no-fires. The cap went off, but no Boom. Usually, the 2nd cap fired the charge. I found that the nipple was blocked, even though I cleaned it thoroughly the day before. So, I cleaned the nipple, and got a small lump of something out...
  6. Brazos John

    Almost OOPS!

    Took my .36 Lehigh Poorboy to Winter Camp for the Texas Army out at Gunsmoke, Texas, where I do cowboy shooting. I've already qualified, so I was helping with new shooters, and sneaking in a shot when I could. Lots of distractions, including off-and-on rain and drizzle. So, in order, I: 1. Was...
  7. Brazos John

    Browning Vs Rusty Patina.

    I've seen lots of great brown finishes on rifles here. I have a CVA full-stock .45 cal that the barrel has been left in the white, but has been lightly rusting, and it's not bad looking. Questions: 1. What is the purpose of browning? 2. What is the difference in browning versus leaving the...
  8. Brazos John

    The Art of Patches.

    I'm very new to shooting PRBs. I haven't shot lead for accuracy, just to check out my Hawken .50. What is the purpose of patches? From reading here, this is what I have gathered: 1. Round lead balls fit the barrel loosely, with the gap being taken up by the patch, usually around .010" thick...
  9. Brazos John

    Looking for a Decent Spotting Scope.

    What are some of the better spotting scopes available? Not too pricey, but good for 100 yds. What say ye?
  10. Brazos John

    Cedar Borers.

    Howdy, y'all, I'm near Houston, and bought some cedar poles up in North Texas that I use for the fly on my pyramid tent. They measure about 8' long and 1" to 2" diameter, with the bark still on. I noticed little piles of sawdust under them on the back porch, and closer inspection found little...
  11. Brazos John

    Happy Cinco de Mayo!

    For y'all that are farther north, it's like St. Patrick's Day, but with cerveza con sal and tacos! 🍺🧂🌮🥑 And don't forget guacamole!
  12. Brazos John

    San Jacinto Reenactment 2022.

    The reenactment of the Battle at San Jacinto is scheduled for Saturday, 4/23, 11 am. Annual Reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto (sanjacinto-museum.org) School kids will visit on Friday. I predict a win for the Texians! Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!
  13. Brazos John

    Oxidized Balls.

    In another thread (I didn't want to hijack it), a poster warned a new shooter to wear rubber (or some kind of) gloves before handling lead balls that had white oxidation on them. Is the oxidation dangerous, more so than just the lead balls it is on? What are the concerns?
  14. Brazos John

    Goliad Massacre This Weekend.

    For folks in SE Texas, come visit the Texas Army and Mexican Soldados at the Goliad Massacre this weekend. The weather will be beautiful, and we'll be camping, shooting, and reenacting the Massacre at the Goliad State Park and Historic Site, south of Goliad. Colonel Fannin and more than 400 of...
  15. Brazos John

    Nice Response from Estes.

    After filling out the on-line form from their website, I got this reply: Karl Kulling <[email protected]> To:[email protected] Wed, Feb 2 at 8:48 AM Hi John, I’m happy to hear from you and I have been impressed with the loyalty of GOEX customers. I’ve been receiving many...
  16. Brazos John

    State Pride.

    Being from Texas, we might seem to be pretty egotistical. We've got a lot to be proud of. But, I found a recipe that makes Ohio stand out! How to Make the Famous Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwich | Foodtalk (foodtalkdaily.com) Sounds delish...
  17. Brazos John

    Sight Orientation.

    This was one of the photos of a gun-for-sale, where a comment said that the sight was backwards, but another comment said it wasn't. The sight on my rifle is the same way. It makes more sense to me as shown, but I'm no authority. What say ye authorities or educated shooters?
  18. Brazos John

    Marking Ideas for Dear Tine Powder Measures.

    I remember seeing someone's neat way of marking deer tine powder measures with domino dots to indicate the size of the measure. I have access to tines from a late relative's almost-trophy from the 60's, and this is a better use than it's other probable destination. This was from the estate of my...
  19. Brazos John

    Pedersoli Nipple charger for percussion arms.

    I just got the new Pedersoli catalog, and saw this: Nipple charger for percussion arms Model: 036U080000 How is this used?
  20. Brazos John

    Using a Patch Knife.

    I searched for postings, but everything was about making or selling patch knives, not using them. I've seen one feller put the end of the long patch material over the muzzle, place the ball, and cut off the patch that wasn't under the ball. I don't remember if he started the ball into the muzzle...
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